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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: 9/26/2008 Reason: Sharp edges on the stainless steel latch attached to the cooler can pose a laceration hazard to consumers. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 9/22/2008 Reason: If the headlamp is used with rechargeable batteries, the cable connecting the battery pack to the lamp can spark, melt, or catch fire. This poses a burn hazard to consumers. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 10/21/2008 Reason: Surface paints on the magnets contain excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 9/30/2008 Reason: An electrical short circuit can occur between the heating element and the bread cage, posing a fire and electrical shock hazard to consumers. Distribution: Nationwide. Date: 11/6/2008 Reason: The power adapters can fail, causing the printer to overheat. This can pose a burn hazard to consumers. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 9/8/2008 Reason: Delayed ignition of gas in the 18-inch oven can cause a flash of flames to be projected at a consumer when the range door is opened, posing a burn hazard to consumers. Distribution: Nationwide |
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