Grinders Recalled by S-B Power Tool

Recalled June 1, 2000 · CPSC recall 00117a

Hazard

Some grinders were shipped without the side handle, which is used to control and guide the tool. Use of the grinder without the side handle can cause consumers to lose control of the tool and be injured.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the grinders immediately and check to see if the side handle is missing. If so, call S-B Power Tool to get the free side handle for the grinder.

Units

About 920

Incidents / injuries

None reported.

Description

The BOSCH Angle Grinders are often used to sand or polish marble or metal. The recalled grinders bear model 1752G7. The model number is on the side of the grinder, near the BOSCH name. The grinder is mainly teal blue and gray with a black power cord. The grinder was made in Germany.

What to do

Consumers should stop using the grinders immediately and check to see if the side handle is missing. If so, call S-B Power Tool to get the free side handle for the grinder.

Contact

Consumers may call S-B Power Tool at (800) 241-3848 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.

Product

BOSCH Angle Grinders

Imported by

S-B Power Tool Co., of Chicago, Ill.

Retailers

Mass merchandise, hardware and home center stores nationwide sold the grinder, from February 2000 through April 2000, for about $150.

Made in

Germany

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →