CPSC, Robert Bosch Tool Corp. Announce Recall of Circular Saws
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2005-05-18). Hazards: injury. About 69,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 05177 |
| Published | 2005-05-18 |
| Last updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Product category | Circular Saws |
| Products | BOSCH Circular Saws |
| Firm named in the title | Robert Bosch Tool Corp. |
| Firms | Robert Bosch Tool Corp., of Mount Prospect, Ill. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 69,000 |
| Hazard classes | injury |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Sold | 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. |
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.
Hazard
The lower blade guard can malfunction, creating a risk of injury as severe as amputation.
Remedy
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.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received three reports of malfunctioning lower guards, including one amputation.
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