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Product Recall Number: 01-014

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

The switches on these power tools can stick. The tools can continue to operate after the trigger has been released, posing a risk of injury to consumers.

Bosch-brand drills; Makita-brand rotary hammers, drills and screwdrivers; and Milwaukee Electric Tool-brand band saws
Here's product recall specific data for Bosch-brand drills; Makita-brand rotary hammers, drills and screwdrivers; and Milwaukee Electric Tool-brand band saws.

  • Product Recall Number: 01-014

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2000-10-16

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Bosch-brand drills; Makita-brand rotary hammers, drills and screwdrivers; and Milwaukee Electric Tool-brand band saws

  • Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), three power tool manufacturers are recalling about 180,000 power tools. 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. S-B Power Tools Co., of Chicago, Ill., is recalling Bosch-brand drills; Makita U.S.A. Inc., of La Mirada, Calif., is recalling Makita-brand rotary hammers, drills and screwdrivers; and Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp., of Brookfield, Wis., is recalling Milwaukee Electric Tool-brand band saws.The firms have received one report of a Bosch drill switch sticking in the on position. No injuries have been reported.The following chart lists the power tools included in this recall. The model number can be found written on the power tool. Tool ManufacturerRecalled ToolsModel Numbers ofRecalled ToolsHotline NumberS-B Power Tool Co.Bosch-brand drills1011VSR, 1012VSR,1013VSR, 1014VSR,1030VSR, 1031VSR,1032VSR, 1033VSR,1034VSR, 1035VSR(800) 661-5398Makita U.S.A. Inc.Rotary hammers,hammer drills,drills & screwdriversHR2410, HR2420,HP2040, HP1501K,6407, 6408, 6408K,6410, 6821(800) 462-5482Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp.Variable speed band saws6227, 6230, 6232-6, and 6234(800) 729-3878Home 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.Consumers should stop using these power tools immediately and contact the tool manufacturer to receive a free replacement tool or tool repair.

  • Hazard Description: The switches on these power tools can stick. The tools can continue to operate after the trigger has been released, posing a risk of injury to consumers.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Replace, Repair

  • Units: About 180,000

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

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

  • Sold At: 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.

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: Eaton Corp, of Cleveland, Ohio

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: None Listed

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed

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