CPSC, Robert Bosch Tool Corp. Announce Recall of
CPSC, Robert Bosch Tool Corp. Announce Recall of Circular Saws
Why was CPSC, Robert Bosch Tool Corp. Announce Recall of recalled?
The lower blade guard can malfunction, creating a risk of injury as severe as amputation.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumer should stop using the circular saws immediately and contact Robert Bosch Tool Corp. to receive a repair kit. The kit includes hardware and instructions for installation. Contact: Robert Bosch Tool Corp. at (800) 856-9683 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the BOSCH Web site at www.boschtools.com
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- BOSCH Circular Saws
- Company
- Robert Bosch Tool Corp., of Mount Prospect, Ill.
- Quantity
- 69,000
- Sold at
- Home Depot, Lowe's and Menards nationwide, as well as independent hardware retailers and industrial distributors, from February 2004 through April 2005, for between $120 and $150.
- Recall date
- May 18, 2005
- Incidents / injuries
- The firm has received three reports of malfunctioning lower guards, including one amputation.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recalled circular saws include the BOSCH CS10, CS20 and CS20-XC models, which can be identified on the product nameplate mounted on the top of the motor housing. The recalled models do not have an asterisk (*) in the serial number box. The circular saw uses a 7¼-inch blade and has a blue handle and motor enclosure, and a metal guarding system. The name "BOSCH" is printed on the blade guard.