Bosch Mini-Grinder Alert by S-B Power Tool
Published November 14, 1996
Summary
CPSC records recall 97022, published November 14, 1996. Recalling firm: S-B Power Tool.
What's the hazard
Bosch Mini-Grinder Alert by S-B Power Tool NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Ken Giles November 14, 1996 (301) 504-7052 Release # 97-022 CPSC, S-B Power Tool Company Alert Owners of Bosch Mini-Grinder WASHINGTON, D.C. CPSC and S-B Power Tool Company are alerting 150 owners of portable Bosch Mini-Grinders that the wrong wheel guard was sold with the grinders. If the misfitting wheel guard loosens and touches the high-speed grinding wheel, consumers could be injured by parts of the shattered wheel. S-B Power Tool urges recent purchasers of portable Bosch Mini-Grinders, models 1347A and 1347AK, to check the inside of the wheel guard collar for a metal bump that would prevent the guard from being clamped on the grinder securely. These guards should be removed and returned for the correct-fitting guards. S-B Power Tool has sold 150 portable Bosch Mini-Grinders with the wrong wheel guard since August 1996 in mass merchandise stores nationwide for about $150. No injuries have been reported. However, the company is alerting customers to check for and replace the misfitting guard to prevent potential serious injuries. Consumers should call (800) 301-8255, Ext. 3300 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CST for a correct-fitting guard free of charge, if their guard has the metal bump. Or consumers may take the wrong guard to the nearest authorized Skil-Bosch Service Center for the correct-fitting guard.
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Recall details
- Brand
- S-B Power Tool
- Manufacturer
- S-B Power Tool
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was Bosch Mini-Grinder Alert by S-B Power Tool recalled?
Yes. CPSC published recall 97022 on November 14, 1996. Reported hazard: Bosch Mini-Grinder Alert by S-B Power Tool NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Ken Giles November 14, 1996 (301) 504-7052 Release # 97-022 CPSC, S-B Power Tool Company Alert Owners of Bosch Mini-Grinder WASHINGTON, D.C. CPSC and S-B Power Tool Company are alerting 150 owners of portable Bosch Mini-Grinders that the wrong wheel guard was sold with the grinders. If the misfitting wheel guard loosens and touches the high-speed grinding wheel, consumers could be injured by parts of the shattered wheel. S-B Power Tool urges recent purchasers of portable Bosch Mini-Grinders, models 1347A and 1347AK, to check the inside of the wheel guard collar for a metal bump that would prevent the guard from being clamped on the grinder securely. These guards should be removed and returned for the correct-fitting guards. S-B Power Tool has sold 150 portable Bosch Mini-Grinders with the wrong wheel guard since August 1996 in mass merchandise stores nationwide for about $150. No injuries have been reported. However, the company is alerting customers to check for and replace the misfitting guard to prevent potential serious injuries. Consumers should call (800) 301-8255, Ext. 3300 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CST for a correct-fitting guard free of charge, if their guard has the metal bump. Or consumers may take the wrong guard to the nearest authorized Skil-Bosch Service Center for the correct-fitting guard.
What should I do if I have this product?
Stop using or selling the product and check the official CPSC notice (97022) for return or repair instructions.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: S-B Power Tool.