Robert Bosch Tool Corp. Recalls Hammer Drills Due to Risk of Injury
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2008-06-12). Hazards: injury. Models: 1191VSR. About 9,700 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 08303 |
| Published | 2008-06-12 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Drills & Bits |
| Products | Bosch Hammer Drills |
| Firm named in the title | Robert Bosch Tool Corp. |
| Firms | Robert Bosch Tool Corp., of Mount Prospect, Ill. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | Malaysia |
| Units (US) | 9,700 |
| Model numbers | 1191VSR |
| Hazard classes | injury |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Sold | Menards and other hardware retailers and industrial distributors nationwide from July 2007 through April 2008 for about $100. |
Description
The recalled hammer drill is blue with "BOSCH" printed on the side. The model number 1191VSR can be located on the product nameplate mounted on the side of the motor. The product's packaging will be marked as 1191VSRK (the "K" indicates that the hammer drill was packaged with a case in a kit). Only drills with a serial number that begins with "7" are included in the recall.
Hazard
The drill can continue to operate after the trigger has been released, posing a risk of injury to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled hammer drill immediately and contact the firm for a free repair.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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