CPSC, Power Tool Manufacturers Announce Recall of Various Power Tools
The 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.
Incidents reported: The firms have received one report of a Bosch drill switch sticking in the on position. No injuries have been reported.
What to do now
Consumers should stop using these power tools immediately and contact the tool manufacturer to receive a free replacement tool or tool repair.
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
About this recall
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
Product photos
Photos: U.S. CPSC