CPSC, Power Tool Manufacturers Announce Recall of Various Power Tools
CPSC recall 01014. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
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, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using these power tools immediately and contact the tool manufacturer to receive a free replacement tool or tool repair.
CPSC recall 01014 has the recall date 17 Oct 2000. The notice names the firm Eaton. The recall has about 180,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2000 has 31,000 units. CPSC gives the product type Tools Miscellaneous.
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More of the notice
The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.
| Incidents and injuries | The firms have received one report of a Bosch drill switch sticking in the on position. No injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 180,000 |
| 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 |
| Product | Bosch-brand drills; Makita-brand rotary hammers, drills and screwdrivers; and Milwaukee Electric Tool-brand band saws, About 180,000, Tools Miscellaneous |
| Sold at | 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. |
| Manufacturer | Eaton Corp |
| Distributor | S-B Power Tools Co; Makita U.S.A. Inc; Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp |
| Made in | United States |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 180,000Median of 2000: 31,000
- CPSC recalls of 2000
- 191
- Recalls of 2000 with one of the same hazards
- 14%
- Recalls of 2000 in the category Tools Miscellaneous
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Eaton
- 2
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 2 Dec 2014 | Eaton Recalls Electrical Meter Breakers Due to Shock Hazard (Recall Alert) |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 01014The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 01014. https://recallregister.com/product/138-cpsc-power-tool-manufacturers-announce-recall-of-various-power-tools/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 01014 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
The firms have received one report of a Bosch drill switch sticking in the on position. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
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.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 01014?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 180,000
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
United States