Bosch Tool Corp. Recalls Hammer Drills
Robert Bosch Tool Corp. Recalls Bosch Hammer Drills Due to Electrical Shock Hazard
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.
About 20,000 Bosch hammer drills are being recalled due to a shock issue.
The models being recalled have a grounding system and trigger switch that could cause ground wire abrasion and/or ground connector failure posing a shock hazard. In addition, the switch trigger could become stuck in the “on” position posing an injury hazard to the user.
Recalled units are the Bosch 1/2 inch 2-Speed Hammer Drill with model number HD19-2, HD19-2D, HD19-2L and 1/2 inch 2-Speed Hammer Drills with model number HD 21-2 are included in this recall. “BOSCH” is printed in red lettering on the side of the drills.
If you own one of these drills you should immediately stop using the hammer drill and return hammer drill to Robert Bosch Tool Corporation for repair.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Bosch toll-free at (866) 244-2110 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s website at www.Boschtools.com
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