CPSCGeneral Alert
Robert Bosch Tool Corp. Recalls Bosch Hammer Drills Due to Electrical Shock Haza...
Published: November 23, 2010Recall ID: 11051Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The models have a grounding system and trigger switch that could cause ground wire abrasion and/or ground connector failure posing a shock hazard. In addition, the switch trigger could become stuck in the "on" position posing an injury hazard to the user.
Product Description & Identification
Bosch 1/2 inch 2-Speed Hammer Drill with model number HD19-2, HD19-2D, HD19-2L and 1/2 inch 2-Speed Hammer Drills with model number HD 21-2 are included in this recall. "BOSCH" is printed in red lettering on the side of the drills.
Affected Products
Bosch hammer drills
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Robert-Bosch-Tool-Corp-Recalls-Bosch-Hammer-Drills-Due-to-Electrical-Shock-Hazard |
| Title | Robert Bosch Tool Corp. Recalls Bosch Hammer Drills Due to Electrical Shock Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2011.11051.11051a.jpg |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2011.11051.11051b.jpg |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2011.11051.11051c.jpg |
| Hazards › Name | The models have a grounding system and trigger switch that could cause ground wire abrasion and/or ground connector failure posing a shock hazard. In addition, the switch trigger could become stuck in the "on" position posing an injury hazard to the user. |
| Injuries › Name | None |
| Products › Name | Bosch hammer drills |
| Products › Type | Drills |
| Products › Category I D | 68050 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 20,000 units |
| Recall I D | 518 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the hammer drill and return hammer drill to Robert Bosch Tool Corporation for repair. |
| Importers › Name | Robert Bosch Tool Corporation, of Mt. Prospect, Illinois |
| Retailers › Name | Home improvement, hardware and major retailers nationwide and various distributors from September 2009 through August 2010 for between about $140 and $220. |
| Recall Date | 2010-11-23T00:00:00 |
| Description | Bosch 1/2 inch 2-Speed Hammer Drill with model number HD19-2, HD19-2D, HD19-2L and 1/2 inch 2-Speed Hammer Drills with model number HD 21-2 are included in this recall. "BOSCH" is printed in red lettering on the side of the drills. |
| Recall Number | 11051 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Repair |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Bosch toll-free at (866) 244-2110 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.Boschtools.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-07-08T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Switzerland |