[Recalled] Dremel® MICRO™ Model 8050 Rotary Tool — This recall involves the Dremel® MICRO™ Model 8050 Rotary Tool with date codes… | CPSC 2015-08-26
Authorities recorded a safety problem with this product. The details below come directly from the government recall notice.
Recall details
| Product | Dremel® MICRO™ Model 8050 Rotary Tool |
|---|---|
| Category | consumer_product |
| Issuing authority | CPSC |
| Reference | 15227 |
| Country of notice | United States |
| Hazard type | recall |
| Notice date | 26 August 2015 |
Why it was recalled
According to the CPSC notice, the identified hazard is: This recall involves the Dremel® MICRO™ Model 8050 Rotary Tool with date codes 407 through 505. The model number and date codes are located on the name plate of the product, which is on the side opposite the Dremel logo. Products are dark gray with a silver label and blue control buttons and have 8V lithium ion batteries. Hazards: The tool's circuit board can overheat and melt the tool's enclosure. If the tool is being held while overheating, it could present a risk of burn. Additionally, some tools may lose their speed control changing to high speed in use, turn on by themselves, or may not turn off, posing a personal injury hazard.
This safety recall concerns consumer_product products distributed in United States and was recorded by CPSC. Recalls in this category are published so that owners, retailers, and importers can identify affected units and act quickly.
What to do if you own this product
Review the official notice to confirm whether your unit is affected.
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