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Robert Bosch Tool Recalls Dremel Rotary Tool Due to Burn Hazard

Date: August 26, 2015
Company: Robert Bosch Tool Corp., of Mount Prospect, Ill.
Status: Ongoing
Source: CPSC

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Consumers should immediately contact Robert Bosch Tool for information on a free repair. Options: Repair

Affected Products

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.

Why Was This 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.

Where Was This Sold?

Distribution information not available.

About Robert Bosch Tool Corp., of Mount Prospect, Ill.

Robert Bosch Tool Corp., of Mount Prospect, Ill. has 5 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the CPSC. Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report