Recall #11-051 · Published November 23, 2010
Bosch hammer drills
CPSC published a recall notice for Bosch hammer drills from Bosch hammer on November 23, 2010. CPSC identifies this 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. The official remedy states: Consumers should immediately stop using the hammer drill and return hammer drill to Robert Bosch Tool Corporation for repair.
Why it was recalled
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.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the hammer drill and return hammer drill to Robert Bosch Tool Corporation for repair.
- Brand
- Bosch hammer
- Recall published
- November 23, 2010
- Units
- About 20,000 units
- Sold at / sales period
- Home improvement, hardware and major retailers nationwide and various distributors from September 2009 through August 2010 for between about $140 and $220.