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Robert Bosch Tool Corp. Recalls Hammer Drills Due to Risk of InjuryDate: 6/16/2008
Reason: The drill can continue to operate after the trigger has been released, posing a risk of injury to consumers.
Distribution: Nationwide
WASHINGTON , D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Bosch Hammer Drills Units: About 9,700 Manufacturer: Robert Bosch Tool Corp., of Mount Prospect, Ill. Hazard: The drill can continue to operate after the trigger has been released, posing a risk of injury to consumers. 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. Sold at: Menards and other hardware retailers and industrial distributors nationwide from July 2007 through April 2008 for about $100. Manufactured in: Malaysia Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled hammer drill immediately and contact the firm for a free repair. Consumer 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 Other Home / Electronic Recalls and Alerts of InterestDate: 11/6/2008 Reason: The recalled tealight holder can ignite posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 11/21/2008 Reason: The extreme heat used in the self-clean cycle can escape, if the wall oven door is removed and incorrectly re-attached by the installer or the consumer. This can pose a fire and burn hazard to consumers. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 9/22/2008 Reason: The power cord wires are significantly undersized and allow incorrect insertion of the power plug, posing a risk of fire and/or shock to consumers. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 10/21/2008 Reason: The generator’s fuel valve can be damaged by the cover plate during shipment and cause a fuel leak and fuel spillage during use, posing a fire hazard to consumers. Distribution: Nationwide. Date: 10/21/2008 Reason: The automatic gas vent damper could fail, and if the blocked vent switch does not activate, the vent could leak carbon monoxide (CO). This poses a risk of CO poisoning to consumers. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 9/30/2008 Reason: The glass drawer knobs on the chest can break either during assembly or in use, posing a laceration hazard to consumers. Distribution: Nationwide |
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