Safety Alert: Robert Bosch Tool Corp. Masonry Drill Bits Lack Safety Warning Label
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-3293.
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.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-3293.
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.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Hardware Stores And Home Centers Nationwide From January 2001 Through April 2004 For Between $7 And $10. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-3293.
Call Robert Bosch Tool Corp. at (800) 742-3869 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday thru Friday.
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Hardware Stores And Home Centers Nationwide From January 2001 Through April 2004 For Between $7 And $10. Recall FAQ
Hardware Stores And Home Centers Nationwide From January 2001 Through April 2004 For Between $7 And $10. is the subject of a tools recall: Safety Alert: Robert Bosch Tool Corp. Masonry Drill Bits Lack Safety Warning Label. The notice was published on June 9, 2006 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 700,000 units are potentially affected.