CPSC, Power Tool Manufacturers Announce Recall of Various Power Tools
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The switches on these power tools, which were manufactured by Eaton Corp, of Cleveland, Ohio, can stick. The tools can continue to operate after the trigger has been released, posing a risk of injury to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
S-B Power Tools Co., of Chicago, Ill., is recalling Bosch-brand drills; Makita U.S.A. Inc., of La Mirada, Calif., is recalling Makita-brand rotary hammers, drills and screwdrivers; and Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp., of Brookfield, Wis., is recalling Milwaukee Electric Tool-brand band saws. The following chart lists the power tools included in this recall. The model number can be found written on the power tool: Tool Manufacturer Recalled Tools Model Numbers of Recalled Tools Hotline Number S-B Power Tool Co. Bosch-brand drills 1011VSR, 1012VSR, 1013VSR, 1014VSR, 1030VSR, 1031VSR, 1032VSR, 1033VSR, 1034VSR, 1035VSR (800) 661-5398 Makita U.S.A. Inc. Rotary hammers, hammer drills, drills & screwdrivers HR2410, HR2420, HP2040, HP1501K, 6407, 6408, 6408K, 6410, 6821 (800) 462-5482 Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp. Variable speed band saws 6227, 6230, 6232-6, and 6234 (800) 729-3878
Affected Products
Bosch-brand drills; Makita-brand rotary hammers, drills and screwdrivers; and Milwaukee Electric Tool-brand band saws
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
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| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-Power-Tool-Manufacturers-Announce-Recall-of-Various-Power-Tools |
| Title | CPSC, Power Tool Manufacturers Announce Recall of Various Power Tools |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Bosch-drill.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Bosch drill |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/makita-drill.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Makita drill |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/milwaukee-saw.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Recalled Milwaukee Electric band saw |
| Hazards › Name | The switches on these power tools, which were manufactured by Eaton Corp, of Cleveland, Ohio, can stick. The tools can continue to operate after the trigger has been released, posing a risk of injury to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | The firms have received one report of a Bosch drill switch sticking in the on position. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Bosch-brand drills; Makita-brand rotary hammers, drills and screwdrivers; and Milwaukee Electric Tool-brand band saws |
| Products › Type | Tools Miscellaneous |
| Products › Category I D | 2177 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 180,000 |
| Recall I D | 138 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using these power tools immediately and contact the tool manufacturer to receive a free replacement tool or tool repair. |
| Retailers › Name | Home center and hardware stores, industrial distributors, and factory service dealers sold these recalled power tools, from January 2000 through September 2000, for between $55 and $500. |
| Recall Date | 2000-10-17T00:00:00 |
| Description | S-B Power Tools Co., of Chicago, Ill., is recalling Bosch-brand drills; Makita U.S.A. Inc., of La Mirada, Calif., is recalling Makita-brand rotary hammers, drills and screwdrivers; and Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp., of Brookfield, Wis., is recalling Milwaukee Electric Tool-brand band saws. The following chart lists the power tools included in this recall. The model number can be found written on the power tool: Tool Manufacturer Recalled Tools Model Numbers of Recalled Tools Hotline Number S-B Power Tool Co. Bosch-brand drills 1011VSR, 1012VSR, 1013VSR, 1014VSR, 1030VSR, 1031VSR, 1032VSR, 1033VSR, 1034VSR, 1035VSR (800) 661-5398 Makita U.S.A. Inc. Rotary hammers, hammer drills, drills & screwdrivers HR2410, HR2420, HP2040, HP1501K, 6407, 6408, 6408K, 6410, 6821 (800) 462-5482 Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp. Variable speed band saws 6227, 6230, 6232-6, and 6234 (800) 729-3878 |
| Distributors › 1 › Name | S-B Power Tools Co., of Chicago, Ill. |
| Distributors › 2 › Name | Makita U.S.A. Inc., of La Mirada, Calif. |
| Distributors › 3 › Name | Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp., of Brookfield, Wis. |
| Recall Number | 01014 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Eaton Corp., of Cleveland, Ohio |
| Consumer Contact | S-B Power Tool Co. (Bosch drills): (800) 661-5398; Makita U.S.A. Inc.: (800) 462-5482; Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp.: (800) 729-3878 |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-11-20T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |