Robert Bosch Tool Hammer Drills

Description: Robert Bosch Tool Corp. Recalls Hammer Drills Due to Risk of Injury NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 12, 2008 Release #08-303 Firm's Recall Hotline: (877) 472-0007 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Robert Bosch Tool Corp. Recalls Hammer Drills Due to Risk of Injury 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. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. 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 [Learn More]