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Bosch Recalls Unsafe Hammer Drills
The Robert Bosch Tool Corporation in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on June 13 issued a safety recall notice directing consumers to stop using Bosch Hammer Drills immediately.
According to the notice, the recall was issued because the drill’s trigger switch may stick in the “on” position, causing the drill to continue to operate after the trigger has been released. This can result in user injury, although no injuries have been reported so far.
All hammer drills with serial numbers beginning with the number seven are included in the recall. The drill is blue with “BOSCH” printed on the side. The model number 1191VSR is on the product nameplate mounted on the side of the motor. The drills were manufactured in Malaysia.
The recall affects about 9,700 drills that were sold nationwide at Menards and other hardware retailers and industrial distributors from July 2007 to April 2008 for a retail price of around $100.
Bosch hammer drills that are suitable for use and not affected by the recall include those packaged in cartons affixed with a green dot near the UPC code and having serial numbers beginning with the number eight or greater.
Consumers should contact the Robert Bosch Tool Corp. toll-free at 877-472-0007 between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. CDT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.boschtools.com for a free repair or with any questions.
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