Recalls / 2000-10-17

CPSC, Power Tool Manufacturers Announce Recall of Various Power Tools

01014 · Recalled 2000-10-17 · CPSC page

Description

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 following chart lists the power tools included in this recall. 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. Bosch-brand drills 1011VSR, 1012VSR, 1013VSR, 1014VSR, 1030VSR, 1031VSR, 1032VSR, 1033VSR, 1034VSR, 1035VSR (800) 661-5398 Makita U.S.A. Inc. Rotary hammers, hammer drills, drills & screwdrivers HR2410, HR2420, HP2040, HP1501K, 6407, 6408, 6408K, 6410, 6821 (800) 462-5482 Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp. Variable speed band saws 6227, 6230, 6232-6, and 6234 (800) 729-3878

Hazards

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.

Reported injuries

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.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Bosch-brand drills; Makita-brand rotary hammers, drills and screwdrivers; and Milwaukee Electric Tool-brand band saws		About 180,000

Parties

Manufacturer: Eaton Corp.
Distributors: S-B Power Tools Co., of Chicago, Ill., Makita U.S.A. Inc., of La Mirada, Calif., Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp., of Brookfield, Wis.
Made in: United States
Sold at: Home center, hardware stores, industrial distributors, factory service dealers sold these recalled power tools, from January 2000 through September 2000, for, $500.

Consumer contact

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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Source: CPSC recall 01014. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.