Bosch SkilSaw Miter Saws recall: Laceration Hazard
Bosch Recalls SkilSaw Miter Saws Due to Laceration Hazard
Why was Bosch SkilSaw Miter Saws recalled?
The lower guard can break and contact the blade during use, posing a laceration hazard to users.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the miter saw and contact Robert Bosch Tool Corporation for a free lower guard replacement kit. Contact: Contact: For additional information, contact the firm toll-free at (888) 727-6109 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.skiltools.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
- Miter Saw
- Company
- Robert Bosch Tool Corporation of Mount Prospect, Ill.
- Quantity
- Approximately 22,149
- Sold at
- Lowe's Home Centers nationwide and OC Tanner from January 2012 to April 2012.
- Recall date
- July 10, 2012
- Incidents / injuries
- The firm has received no reports of incidents or injuries.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recalled product is the SkilSaw® 10-inch compound miter saw, with model number 3316 and date codes 111, 112, 201, 202, 203 or 204. The model number and date code are on the lower right side of the name plate located on the motor housing. The SkilSaw logo appears at the top of the upper blade guard and on the dust collection bag.