Safety Alert: Robert Bosch Tool Corp. Masonry Drill Bits Lack Safety Warning Label

Active Recall Announced June 9, 2006 CPSC #06185

Quick answer

Safety Alert: Robert Bosch Tool Corp. Masonry Drill Bits Lack Safety Warning Label is CPSC recall #06185, announced on June 9, 2006. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The drill bits are 1/4 inch by 13 inches long, 5/16 inch by 13 inches long, 3/8 inch by 13 inches long, and 1/2 inch by 13 inches long. They were sold separately as accessories under the "Vermont American" brand name under catalog numbers: 14044, 14045, 14046, and 14048. The remedy is consumers should make sure that 13-inch masonry drill bits are in contact with a work surface at all times while operating the drill. consumers with these drill bits that are missing the safety instructions should contact vermont american customer service to obtain safety warning information.. Affected brand: Robert Bosch Tool Corp., Mt. Prospect, Ill..

Hazard

The drill bits are 1/4 inch by 13 inches long, 5/16 inch by 13 inches long, 3/8 inch by 13 inches long, and 1/2 inch by 13 inches long. They were sold separately as accessories under the "Vermont American" brand name under catalog numbers: 14044, 14045, 14046, and 14048.

Affected products

Vermont American® 13-inch-Long Masonry Drill Bits

Recalled brands

Robert Bosch Tool Corp., Mt. Prospect, Ill.

Remedy

Consumers should make sure that 13-inch masonry drill bits are in contact with a work surface at all times while operating the drill. Consumers with these drill bits that are missing the safety instructions should contact Vermont American Customer Service to obtain safety warning information.

Recall date

June 9, 2006

Categories

Drills & Bits

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #06185?

CPSC recall #06185 covers Safety Alert: Robert Bosch Tool Corp. Masonry Drill Bits Lack Safety Warning Label, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on June 9, 2006. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The drill bits are 1/4 inch by 13 inches long, 5/16 inch by 13 inches long, 3/8 inch by 13 inches long, and 1/2 inch by 13 inches long. They were sold separately as accessories under the "Vermont American" brand name under catalog numbers: 14044, 14045, 14046, and 14048.

What is the remedy for recall #06185?

The CPSC remedy for recall #06185 is consumers should make sure that 13-inch masonry drill bits are in contact with a work surface at all times while operating the drill. consumers with these drill bits that are missing the safety instructions should contact vermont american customer service to obtain safety warning information.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Safety Alert: Robert Bosch Tool Corp. Masonry Drill Bits Lack Safety Warning Label on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/Safety-Alert-Robert-Bosch-Tool-Corp-Masonry-Drill-Bits-Lack-Safety-Warning-Label. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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