CPSC recall 11-051, announced November 23, 2010, covers Bosch hammer drills (about 20,000 units). The models have a grounding system and trigger switch that could cause ground wire abrasion and/or ground connector failure posing a shock hazard. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately stop using the hammer drill and return hammer drill to Robert Bosch Tool Corporation for repair. Recall contact: call (866) 244-2110, or go to www.Boschtools.com.
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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.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy 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.
Incidents and injuries
None
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the hammer drill and return hammer drill to Robert Bosch Tool Corporation for repair.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Bosch hammer
- Product type
- Drills
- Recall number
- 11-051
- Units
- About 20,000 units
- Manufactured in
- Switzerland
- 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.
- Importer
- Robert Bosch Tool Corporation, of Mt. Prospect, Illinois
Bosch hammer drills
CPSC product type: Drills
Recall contact information
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
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