Robert Bosch Tool Corp. Recalls Bosch Hammer Drills Due to Electrical Shock Hazard
CPSC recall 11051. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The models have a grounding system and trigger switch that could cause ground wire abrasion and/or ground connector failure posing a shock hazard. In addition, the switch trigger could become stuck in the "on" position posing an injury hazard to the user.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the hammer drill and return hammer drill to Robert Bosch Tool Corporation for repair.
CPSC recall 11051 has the recall date 23 Nov 2010. The notice names the firm Robert Bosch Tool. The recall has about 20,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2010 has 8,400 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Electric shock. CPSC gives the product type Drills.
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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 | None |
|---|---|
| Units | 20,000 |
| Remedy options | Repair |
| Description | Bosch 1/2 inch 2-Speed Hammer Drill with model number HD19-2, HD19-2D, HD19-2L and 1/2 inch 2-Speed Hammer Drills with model number HD 21-2 are included in this recall. "BOSCH" is printed in red lettering on the side of the drills. |
| Product | Bosch hammer drills, About 20,000 units, Drills |
| Sold at | Home improvement, hardware and major retailers nationwide and various distributors from September 2009 through August 2010 for between about $140 and $220. |
| Importer | Robert Bosch Tool Corporation |
| Made in | Switzerland |
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- Hazard: Electric shock
- Category: Drills
- CPSC recalls of 2010
The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 20,000Median of 2010: 8,400
- CPSC recalls of 2010
- 362
- Recalls of 2010 with one of the same hazards
- 4%
- Recalls of 2010 in the category Drills
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Robert Bosch Tool
- 10
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 11 May 2016 | Robert Bosch Tool Recalls Grinders Due to Risk of Burns |
| 26 Aug 2015 | Robert Bosch Tool Recalls Dremel Rotary Tool Due to Burn Hazard |
| 10 Jul 2012 | Bosch Recalls SkilSaw Miter Saws Due to Laceration Hazard |
| 12 Jun 2008 | Robert Bosch Tool Corp. Recalls Hammer Drills Due to Risk of Injury |
| 15 Aug 2007 | Robert Bosch Tool Corp. Recalls Skil® Circular Saws Due to Laceration Hazard |
| 18 May 2005 | CPSC, Robert Bosch Tool Corp. Announce Recall of Circular Saws |
| 6 Dec 2004 | CPSC, Robert Bosch Tool Corp. Announce Recall of Skil® Table Saws |
| 15 Nov 2004 | CPSC, Robert Bosch Tool Corp. Announce Recall of Abrasive Cut-Off Wheels |
| 14 Feb 2003 | CPSC, Robert Bosch Tool Corp. Announce Recall of Skil® Warrior Drill Battery Chargers |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 11051The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 11051. https://recallregister.com/product/518-robert-bosch-tool-corp-recalls-bosch-hammer-drills-due-to-electrical-s/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 11051 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
None
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Home improvement, hardware and major retailers nationwide and various distributors from September 2009 through August 2010 for between about $140 and $220.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 11051?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Repair
- How many units are in CPSC recall 11051?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 20,000 units