Recall 00117a, published June 1, 2000
BOSCH Angle Grinders
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Affected model numbers
1752G7The model number is on the side of the grinder, near the BOSCH name.
Which products are included?
The BOSCH Angle Grinders are often used to sand or polish marble or metal. The recalled grinders bear model 1752G7. The model number is on the side of the grinder, near the BOSCH name. The grinder is mainly teal blue and gray with a black power cord. The grinder was made in Germany.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Some grinders were shipped without the side handle, which is used to control and guide the tool. Use of the grinder without the side handle can cause consumers to lose control of the tool and be injured.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using the grinders immediately and check to see if the side handle is missing. If so, call S-B Power Tool to get the free side handle for the grinder.
- Brand
- BOSCH Angle
- Recall published
- June 1, 2000
- Category
- Power Tools
- Units
- About 920
- Sold at / sales period
- Mass merchandise, hardware and home center stores nationwide sold the grinder, from February 2000 through April 2000, for about $150.
