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Consumer product recall

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
Robert Bosch Tool Corp.
Mount Prospect
Illinois
UNITED STATES
Tel: 1-888-727-6109

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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].