CPSC recall 01-014, announced October 17, 2000, covers Bosch-brand drills; Makita-brand rotary hammers, drills and screwdrivers; and Milwaukee Electric Tool-brand band saws (about 180,000 units). The switches on these power tools, which were manufactured by Eaton Corp, of Cleveland, Ohio, can stick. The notice cites 1 incident report. Consumers should stop using these power tools immediately and contact the tool manufacturer to receive a free replacement tool or tool repair. Recall contact: call (800) 661-5398 or (800) 462-5482.
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.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
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.
Which products are included?
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
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
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.
Incidents and injuries
The firms have received one report of a Bosch drill switch sticking in the on position. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using these power tools immediately and contact the tool manufacturer to receive a free replacement tool or tool repair.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Bosch-
- Manufacturer
- Eaton Corp., of Cleveland, Ohio
- Product type
- Drills
- Recall number
- 01-014
- Units
- About 180,000
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- 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.
- Distributor
- S-B Power Tools Co., of Chicago, Ill., Makita U.S.A. Inc., of La Mirada, Calif., Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp., of Brookfield, Wis.
Bosch-brand drills; Makita-brand rotary hammers, drills and screwdrivers; and Milwaukee Electric Tool-brand band saws
CPSC product type: Tools Miscellaneous
Recall contact information
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
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