Robert Bosch Tool Recalls Dremel Rotary Tool Due to Burn Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2015-08-26 · 15227
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.
Recall
Number
15227
Date
2015-08-26
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Dremel® MICRO™ Model 8050 Rotary Tool
Remedies
Options
Repair
Companies
Retailer(s)
Ace Hardware, Home Depot, Lowe's, Menards and other home improvement, hardware and major retailers nationwide and online including www.acehardware.com, www.amazon.com, www.homedepot.com, www.lowes.com and www.menards.com from July 2014 through May 2015 for about $90.
Importer(s)
Robert Bosch Tool Corp., of Mount Prospect, Ill.
Distributor(s)
Robert Bosch Tool Corp., of Mount Prospect, Ill.
Country of manufacture
Mexico
Description
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.