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Dremel Recalls: 1 CPSC Recall Since 2010
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced 1 recall involving Dremel products since 2010, the most recent on August 26, 2015. Each recall below shows what was recalled, the hazard, the model numbers and what to do. Always check the official notice: a recall can cover only some models, colours or production dates.
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Robert Bosch Tool Recalls Dremel Rotary Tool Due to Burn Hazard
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.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately contact Robert Bosch Tool for information on a free repair.
· Official CPSC notice (opens in a new tab)
Product recall · August 26, 2015
Robert Bosch Tool Recalls Dremel Rotary Tool Due to Burn Hazard
- Recall number
- 15227
- Units
- About 93,000 (an additional 2750 sold in Canada)
- 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 was recalled
- 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.
- Remedy
- Consumers should immediately contact Robert Bosch Tool for information on a free repair.
- Sold at
- 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.
- Company
- Robert Bosch Tool Corp., of Mount Prospect, Ill., Robert Bosch Tool Corp., of Mount Prospect, Ill.
- 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.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recalls database, updated weekly. Recalls are matched to brands by the company and product names in each notice; if you think a recall is listed here by mistake, please tell us.