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Archived - Bosch Hammer Drills
- Starting date:
- July 1, 2008
- Posting date:
- July 1, 2008
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Household Items, Tools and Electrical Products
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-500001719
Affected products
Bosch Hammer Drills
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.
Hazard identified
The trigger switch may stick in the "on" position. This results in an inability for the hammer drill's motor to shut off upon the release of the trigger, posing a risk of injury to consumers.
No incidents or injuries have been reported to Health Canada.
Number sold
Approximately 250 Units were sold in Canada.
Time period sold
The recalled product was sold from July 2007 through April 2008.
Place of origin
Manufactured in Malaysia.
Companies
- Manufacturer
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Robert Bosch Tool Corp.
Mount Prospect
Illinois
UNITED STATES
Tel: 1-888-727-6109
What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled hammer drill.
Consumers may contact Robert Bosch Tool Corporation toll free for a free repair at (877) 472-0007 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at Boschtools Recall Notice.
Consumers may also visit the web site of the Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) for additional information on this recall at [NJS_FILE:8938bd5d-9d57-4166-a983-ba1b1f802cc4:3dbf9b44-516c-48b8-8317-ba6af94fac7d].