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Bosch is issuing a recall for some of their 1191VSR hammer drills because it has been found that they may continue to operate after the trigger has been released. This poses a risk of injury to operators and bystanders. The affected hammer drills are Bosch 1191VSR models that have serial numbers beginning with 7. The serial number can be found on the nameplate on the side of the motor.
These hammer drills were sold nationwide between July 2007 and April 2008 for about $100. About 9,700 of them were sold. If you have one, you should stop using it and contact Bosch toll free at (877) 472-0007 between 7AM and 7PM central time Monday through Friday or visit www.boschtools.com.
Please be sure to visit the CSPC Web page about this recall by clicking here; the page contains an image of the product that shows you where to find the serial number. Also, click the "Read More" link for the entire recall notice.
NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 12, 2008
Release #08-303
Firm's Recall Hotline: (877) 472-0007
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Robert Bosch Tool Corp. Recalls Hammer Drills Due to Risk of Injury
WASHINGTON,
D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with
the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the
following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled
products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Bosch Hammer Drills
Units: About 9,700
Manufacturer: Robert Bosch Tool Corp., of Mount Prospect, Ill.
Hazard: The drill can continue to operate after the trigger has been released, posing a risk of injury to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
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.
Sold at:
Menards and other hardware retailers and industrial distributors
nationwide from July 2007 through April 2008 for about $100.
Manufactured in: Malaysia
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled hammer drill immediately and contact the firm for a free repair.
Consumer
Contact: For additional information, contact the Robert Bosch Tool
Corp. toll-free at (877) 472-0007 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday
through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.boschtools.com
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled product, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08303.html
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The
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting the
public from unreasonable risks of serious injury or death from more
than 15,000 types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction.
Deaths, injuries and property damage from consumer product incidents
cost the nation more than $800 billion annually. The CPSC is committed
to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire,
electrical, chemical, or mechanical hazard or can injure children. The
CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products - such as toys,
cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters, and household chemicals -
contributed significantly to the 30 percent decline in the rate of
deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 30
years.
To report a dangerous product
or a product-related injury, call CPSC's hotline at (800) 638-2772 or
CPSC's teletypewriter at (800) 638-8270, or visit CPSC's web site at www.cpsc.gov/talk.html. To join a CPSC email subscription list, please go to www.cpsc.gov/cpsclist.aspx. Consumers can obtain this release and recall information at CPSC's Web site at www.cpsc.gov.
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