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Robert Bosch Tool Corp. Recalls Hammer Drills Due to Risk of Injury

Recalled June 12, 2008 · CPSC recall 08303 · Robert Bosch Tool

Hazard

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

Remedy

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

Units

About 9,700

Incidents / injuries

None reported.

Description

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.

What to do

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

Contact

For additional information, contact the Robert Bosch Tool Corp. toll-free at (877) 472-0007 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.boschtools.com

Product

Bosch Hammer Drills

Manufacturer(s)

Robert Bosch Tool Corp., of Mount Prospect, Ill.

Retailers

Menards and other hardware retailers and industrial distributors nationwide from July 2007 through April 2008 for about $100.

Made in

Malaysia

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →