Robert Bosch Tool Recalls Dremel Rotary Tool Due to Burn Hazard
CPSC recall 15227 · announced August 26, 2015 · Robert Bosch Tool · 93,000 units affected
The product
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.
The hazard
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.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately contact Robert Bosch Tool for information on a free repair. Remedy type: Repair
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Bosch Tool has received six reports from consumers of tools overheating. There are no reports of injuries.
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Consumer contact: Robert Bosch Tool Corp. toll-free at 855-866-1291 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.dremel.com and click on "Customer Service & Safety Information" for more information.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.