Robert Bosch Tool Corp. Recalls Hammer Drills Due to Risk of Injury
Recall 08303 · Jun 12, 2008 · Robert Bosch Tool Corp.
9,700
units affected
9,700
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08303
- Date
- Jun 12, 2008
- Company
- Robert Bosch Tool Corp.
- Units affected
- 9,700
- Product
- Bosch Hammer Drills
- Product type
- Drills & Bits
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
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 can happen
The drill can continue to operate after the trigger has been released, posing a risk of injury to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the recalled hammer drill immediately and contact the firm for a free repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Menards and other hardware retailers and industrial distributors nationwide from July 2007 through April 2008 for about $100.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled bosch hammer drills?
Consumers should stop using the recalled hammer drill immediately and contact the firm for a free repair.
What is the hazard?
The drill can continue to operate after the trigger has been released, posing a risk of injury to consumers.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.