Subj : Re: Product Recalls (Real!)
To   : All
From : Robert Richards
Date : Sun Oct 22 2000 11:13 pm

Follow up....

 > Power Tool Manufacturers Announce Recall of Various Power Tools
 > Reason: Switches can stick in 'on' position.
 > Distribution: Nationwide.

         SafetyAlerts
         October 18, 2000
         Three Power Tool Manufacturers Recall Tools
       Washington, D.C. (SafetyAlerts) - In cooperation with the U.S. 
       Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), three power tool 
       manufacturers are recalling about 180,000 power tools. 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. 
       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 firms have received one report of a Bosch drill switch sticking
       in the on position. No injuries have been reported.

       The following chart lists the power tools included in this recall. 
       The model number can be found written on the power tool.
       Manufacturer Recalled Tools Model Numbers Hotline Number 
                  S-B Power Tool Co.Bosch-brand drills1011VSR 1012VSR
                  1013VSR 1014VSR
                  1030VSR 1031VSR
                  1032VSR 1033VSR
                  1034VSR 1035VSR (800) 661-5398 
                  Makita U.S.A. Inc. Rotary hammers,
                  hammer drills,
                  drills & screwdriversHR2410 HR2420
                  HP2040 HP1501K
                  6407
                  6408
                  6408K
                  6410
                  6821 (800) 462-5482 
                  Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp. Variable speed band saws 6227
                  6230
                  6232-6
                  6234 (800) 274-9804 

        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.
        Consumers should stop using these power tools immediately and 
        contact the tool manufacturer to receive a free replacement tool or
        tool repair.
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