Robert Bosch Tool Corp. Recalls Bosch Hammer Drills Due to Electrical Shock Hazard
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 11-051 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- November 23, 2010
- Brand
- Robert Bosch Tool
- Category
- Tools, lawn and garden
- Products
- Bosch hammer drills
- Hazard
- Electrical Shock Hazard
- Hazard type
- Electric shock
- Remedy
- Repair
- Units
- About 20,000 units
- Made in
- Switzerland
- Last updated by CPSC
- July 8, 2016
What was recalled
Bosch 1/2 inch 2-Speed Hammer Drill with model number HD19-2, HD19-2D, HD19-2L and 1/2 inch 2-Speed Hammer Drills with model number HD 21-2 are included in this recall. "BOSCH" is printed in red lettering on the side of the drills.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Bosch hammer drills · About 20,000 units units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Home improvement, hardware and major retailers nationwide and various distributors from September 2009 through August 2010 for between about $140 and $220.; Robert Bosch Tool Corporation, of Mt. Prospect, Illinois.
Injuries or incidents reported
None
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Bosch toll-free at (866) 244-2110 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.Boschtools.com
Recall history and context
Robert Bosch Tool appears in 9 CPSC recalls on record. See all Robert Bosch Tool recalls.
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 83 recalls in the tools, lawn and garden category, 8 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Bosch hammer drills (About 20,000 units units). Bosch 1/2 inch 2-Speed Hammer Drill with model number HD19-2, HD19-2D, HD19-2L and 1/2 inch 2-Speed Hammer Drills with model number HD 21-2 are included in this recall.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Electrical Shock Hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should immediately stop using the hammer drill and return hammer drill to Robert Bosch Tool Corporation for repair.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on July 8, 2016. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.