June 12, 2008
Robert Bosch Tool Corp. is recalling about 9,700 hammer drills. The drill can continue to operate after the trigger has been released, posing a risk of injury to consumers.
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.
The drills were sold at Menards and other hardware retailers and industrial distributors nationwide from July 2007 through April 2008 for about $100. They were made in Malaysia.
Consumers should stop using the recalled hammer drill immediately and contact the firm for a free repair.
For additional information, contact the Robert Bosch Tool Corp. toll-free at (877) 472-0007 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.boschtools.com.The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
