Model number check

1191VSR

Is 1191VSR recalled? Yes. Model number 1191VSR is listed in CPSC recall 08-303: Bosch Hammer Drills, announced June 12, 2008.

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Recall 08-303, published June 12, 2008

Bosch Hammer Drills

What to check on the product label

Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.

Affected model numbers

1191VSR
Additional identifying details

The model number 1191VSR can be located on the product nameplate mounted on the side of the motor.

Which products are included?

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.

Confirm these details on the official CPSC notice

Why it was recalled

The drill can continue to operate after the trigger has been released, posing a risk of injury to consumers.

Official remedy

Consumers should stop using the recalled hammer drill immediately and contact the firm for a free repair.

Recall published
June 12, 2008
Category
Power Tools
Units
About 9,700
Sold at / sales period
Menards and other hardware retailers and industrial distributors nationwide from July 2007 through April 2008 for about $100.

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