CPSCGeneral Alert
Robert Bosch Tool Corp. Recalls Hammer Drills Due to Risk of Injury
Published: June 12, 2008Recall ID: 08303Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The drill can continue to operate after the trigger has been released, posing a risk of injury to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Bosch Hammer Drills
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Robert-Bosch-Tool-Corp-Recalls-Hammer-Drills-Due-to-Risk-of-Injury |
| Title | Robert Bosch Tool Corp. Recalls Hammer Drills Due to Risk of Injury |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/e17a05329120443b91c62ea9a512c5b0.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Hammer Drill |
| Hazards › Name | The drill can continue to operate after the trigger has been released, posing a risk of injury to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Bosch Hammer Drills |
| Products › Type | Drills & Bits |
| Products › Category I D | 1917 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 9,700 |
| Recall I D | 4330 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the recalled hammer drill immediately and contact the firm for a free repair. |
| Retailers › Name | Menards and other hardware retailers and industrial distributors nationwide from July 2007 through April 2008 for about $100. |
| Recall Date | 2008-06-12T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 08303 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Robert Bosch Tool Corp., of Mount Prospect, Ill. |
| 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Malaysia |