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Recall #01-014 · Published October 17, 2000

Bosch-brand drills; Makita-brand rotary hammers, drills and screwdrivers; and Milwaukee Electric Tool-brand band saws

CPSC, Power Tool Manufacturers Announce Recall of Various Power Tools

CPSC published a recall notice for Bosch-brand drills; Makita-brand rotary hammers, drills and screwdrivers; and Milwaukee Electric Tool-brand band saws from Bosch- on October 17, 2000. CPSC identifies this hazard: The switches on these power tools, which were manufactured by Eaton Corp, of Cleveland, Ohio, can stick. The tools can continue to operate after the trigger has been released, posing a risk of injury to consumers. The official remedy states: Consumers should stop using these power tools immediately and contact the tool manufacturer to receive a free replacement tool or tool repair.

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Recalled Bosch drill
Recalled Bosch drill
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What to check on the product label

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The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.

Additional identifying details

The model number can be found written on the power tool: Tool Manufacturer Recalled Tools Model Numbers of Recalled Tools Hotline Number S-B Power Tool Co.

Why it was recalled

The switches on these power tools, which were manufactured by Eaton Corp, of Cleveland, Ohio, can stick. The tools can continue to operate after the trigger has been released, posing a risk of injury to consumers.

Incidents and injuries

The firms have received one report of a Bosch drill switch sticking in the on position. No injuries have been reported.

Official remedy

Consumers should stop using these power tools immediately and contact the tool manufacturer to receive a free replacement tool or tool repair.

Product and sales details

Brand
Bosch-
Manufacturer
Eaton Corp., of Cleveland, Ohio
Recall number
01-014
Units
About 180,000
Manufactured in
United States
Sold at / sales period
Home center and hardware stores, industrial distributors, and factory service dealers sold these recalled power tools, from January 2000 through September 2000, for between $55 and $500.
Distributor
S-B Power Tools Co., of Chicago, Ill., Makita U.S.A. Inc., of La Mirada, Calif., Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp., of Brookfield, Wis.

Bosch-brand drills; Makita-brand rotary hammers, drills and screwdrivers; and Milwaukee Electric Tool-brand band saws

CPSC product type: Tools Miscellaneous

Recall contact information

S-B Power Tool Co. (Bosch drills): (800) 661-5398; Makita U.S.A. Inc.: (800) 462-5482; Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp.: (800) 729-3878

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