CPSC2000-10-17
CPSC, Power Tool Manufacturers Announce Recall of Various Power Tools
Eaton Corp., of Cleveland, Ohio
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.
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.
Affected count
About 180,000
Injuries reported
The firms have received one report of a Bosch drill switch sticking in the on position. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
United States
Products
Bosch-brand drills; Makita-brand rotary hammers, drills and screwdrivers; and Milwaukee Electric Tool-brand band saws
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
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-Power-Tool-Manufacturers-Announce-Recall-of-Various-Power-ToolsDon't want to check this manually?
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