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Bosch small angle grinders — recall 16158

U.S. CPSC · United States · 2016-05-11

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Agency
U.S. CPSC
Recall identifier
16158
Date of alert
2016-05-11
Country / jurisdiction
United States
Risk type
recall
Product category
consumer_product
Reported risk: This recall involves Bosch 1380 Slim small, 4.5-inch angle grinders with date codes 502 through 511. The model number and date codes are located on the name plate affixed to the underside of the grinder. The grinders are blue and silver with a black label and black and red control buttons. "BOSCH" is printed in red on the side of the product. Hazards: The grinder can overheat while in use, causing the brush covers to melt and expose the end of the brush holder, posing a risk of burns to the consumer.
Primary source: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Robert-Bosch-Tool-Recalls-Grinders

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