Vermont American Masonry Drill Bits Recalled for Missing Safety Labels
Robert Bosch Tool Corp. is recalling Vermont American 13-inch masonry drill bits because they lack required safety warning labels, posing a risk of lacerations.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where injury has been reported (one minor injury), fitting the 'High' severity criteria for products where injury has not yet been reported as severe or fatal, but a hazard exists.
Plain-English summary
Robert Bosch Tool Corp. is recalling approximately 700,000 Vermont American 13-inch-long masonry drill bits. The affected products are 1/4 inch, 5/16 inch, 3/8 inch, and 1/2 inch by 13 inches long, sold under catalog numbers 14044, 14045, 14046, and 14048. These bits were sold at hardware stores and home centers nationwide from January 2001 through April 2004 for between $7 and $10.
The recall is issued because the drill bit packages are not properly labeled with precautionary information regarding proper use and operation. The missing safety label warns that 13-inch bits can bend when run at high speeds without being in contact with a work surface, which can result in loss of control of the drill and possible lacerations. Robert Bosch Tool Corp. has received one report of a minor injury associated with these products.
Consumers should ensure that 13-inch masonry drill bits are in contact with a work surface at all times while operating the drill. Those with these drill bits that are missing the safety instructions should contact Vermont American Customer Service to obtain safety warning information. Consumers can also call Robert Bosch Tool Corp. at (800) 742-3869 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.
The recalled product
- Product
- Vermont American® 13-inch-Long Masonry Drill Bits
- Manufacturer
- Robert Bosch Tool Corp., Mt. Prospect, Ill.
- Affected units
- 700,000
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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