CPSC Recall in 2015: Robert Bosch Tool Recalls Dremel Rotary Tool Due to Burn Hazard

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 15-227

Date: August 26, 2015

Product Name: Dremel® MICRO Model 8050 Rotary Tool

Recall Description:

Circuit board can overheat or tools lose speed control, posing burn or personal injury hazaard.

Hazard Description:

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.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Repair

Units: About 93,000 (an additional 2750 sold in Canada)

Incidents:

Bosch Tool has received six reports from consumers of tools overheating. There are no reports of injuries.

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.

Manufactured In:

Mexico