Recall #11-051 · Published November 23, 2010

Bosch hammer drills

Robert Bosch Tool Corp. Recalls Bosch Hammer Drills Due to Electrical Shock Hazard

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.

Bosch hammer drills
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Affected model numbers

HD19-2HD19-2DHD19-2L2-SPEED
Additional identifying details

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.

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.

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.

Remedy type: Repair

Product and sales details

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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