CPSCJune 12, 2008

Robert Bosch Tool Corp. Hammer Drills recall

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

Why was Robert Bosch Tool Corp. Hammer Drills recalled?

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

What should I do if I have this product?

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

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
Bosch Hammer Drills
Company
Robert Bosch Tool Corp., of Mount Prospect, Ill.
Quantity
About 9,700
Sold at
Menards and other hardware retailers and industrial distributors nationwide from July 2007 through April 2008 for about $100.
Recall date
June 12, 2008
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product 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.

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