Dremel® MICRO™ Rotary Tool recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

August 26, 2015

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

Robert Bosch Tool Recalls Dremel Rotary Tool Due to Burn Hazard

Recall number

15227

Sold / distributed

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.

Why it was recalled

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.

What to do

Consumers should immediately contact Robert Bosch Tool for information on a free repair.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.