CPSCGeneral Alert
Grinders Recalled by S-B Power Tool
Published: June 1, 2000Recall ID: 00117aCategory: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
BOSCH Angle Grinders
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2000/Grinders-Recalled-by-S-B-Power-Tool- |
| Title | Grinders Recalled by S-B Power Tool |
| Images › U R L | http://www.cpsc.gov/PageFiles/70571/00117a.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled BOSCH Angle Grinder |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | BOSCH Angle Grinders |
| Products › Type | Sanders/Grinders & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 2110 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 920 |
| Recall I D | 808 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Importers › Name | S-B Power Tool Co., of Chicago, Ill. |
| Retailers › Name | Mass merchandise, hardware and home center stores nationwide sold the grinder, from February 2000 through April 2000, for about $150. |
| Recall Date | 2000-06-01T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 00117a |
| Consumer 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. |
| Last Publish Date | 2026-07-06T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Germany |