CPSC recall · Reported October 17, 2000
CPSC, Power Tool Manufacturers Announce Recall of Various 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, pos…
Eaton Corp., of Cleveland, Ohio recalled S-B Power Tools Co., of Chicago, Ill., is recalling Bosch-brand drills; Makita U.S.A. Inc….
CPSC, Power Tool Manufacturers Announce Recall of Various Power Tools was recalled by Eaton Corp., of Cleveland, Ohio in October 17, 2000. Reason: The switches on these power tools, which were manufactured by Eaton Corp, of Cleveland, Ohio, can stick. The …. Remedy: Consumers should stop using these power tools immediately and contact the tool manufactur…. Verify recall #01014 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Eaton Corp., of Cleveland, Ohio issued this CPSC recall-The switches on these power tools, which were manufactured by Eaton Corp, of Cleveland, Ohio, can stick. The ….
- None
- agency class
- October 17, 2000
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #01014 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Product 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
Reason for recall
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, what to do
Consumers should stop using these power tools immediately and contact the tool manufacturer to receive a free replacement tool or tool repair.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 01014 |
| Date reported | October 17, 2000 |
| Date initiated | October 17, 2000 |
| Recalling firm | Eaton Corp., of Cleveland, Ohio |
| Affected scope | About 180,000 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should stop using these power tools immediately and contact the tool manufacturer to receive a free replacement tool or…
- Check the recall number (01014) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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