Safety Alert: Robert Bosch Tool Corp. Masonry Drill Bits Lack Safety Warning Label
Recall 06185 · Jun 9, 2006 · Robert Bosch Tool Corp., Mt. Prospect, Ill.
700,000
units affected
700,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 06185
- Date
- Jun 9, 2006
- Company
- Robert Bosch Tool Corp., Mt. Prospect, Ill.
- Units affected
- 700,000
- Product
- Vermont American® 13-inch-Long Masonry Drill Bits
- Product type
- Drills & Bits
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
The drill bits are 1/4 inch by 13 inches long, 5/16 inch by 13 inches long, 3/8 inch by 13 inches long, and 1/2 inch by 13 inches long. They were sold separately as accessories under the "Vermont American" brand name under catalog numbers: 14044, 14045, 14046, and 14048.
What can happen
The drill bit packages are not properly labeled with precautionary information on proper use and operation. These and other manufacturers' 13-inch bits can bend when run at a high speed without being in contact with a work surface, resulting in loss of control of the drill and possible lacerations. The safety label should read: "! WARNING Read, understand and comply with tool manual before use. Wear eye protection. Max operating speed 600 RPM. At higher speeds the bit is likely to bend if allowed to rotate freely without contacting the work.
The fix
Consumers should make sure that 13-inch masonry drill bits are in contact with a work surface at all times while operating the drill. Consumers with these drill bits that are missing the safety instructions should contact Vermont American Customer Service to obtain safety warning information.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Robert Bosch Tool Corp. received one report of a minor injury.
- Sold at
- Hardware stores and home centers nationwide from January 2001 through April 2004 for between $7 and $10.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled vermont american® 13-inch-long masonry drill bits?
Consumers should make sure that 13-inch masonry drill bits are in contact with a work surface at all times while operating the drill. Consumers with these drill bits that are missing the safety instructions should contact Vermont American Customer Service to obtain safety warning information.
What is the hazard?
The drill bit packages are not properly labeled with precautionary information on proper use and operation. These and other manufacturers' 13-inch bits can bend when run at a high speed without being in contact with a work surface, resulting in loss of control of the drill and possible lacerations. The safety label.
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.