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CPSC, Power Tool Manufacturers Announce Recall of Various Power Tools

Name: CPSC, Power Tool Manufacturers Announce Recall of Various Power Tools
Brand: Eaton Corp., of Cleveland, Ohio
SKU: CPSC-01014
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: October 17, 2000Recall ID: 01014Category: generalCountry: US

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
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

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