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CPSC, Robert Bosch Tool Corp. Announce Recall of Circular Saws

  • Illustration of recalled Bosch Circular Saw
  • Illustration of recalled Bosch Circular Saw
Name of Product:
BOSCH Circular Saws
Hazard:

The lower blade guard can malfunction, creating a risk of injury as severe as amputation.

Remedy:
Repair
Recall Date:
May 18, 2005
Units:

69,000

Consumer 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.

Recall Details

Description:

The recall 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 7?-inch blade and has a blue handle and motor enclosure, and a metal guarding system. The name "BOSCH" is printed on the blade guard.

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/Injuries:

The firm has received three reports of malfunctioning lower guards, including one amputation.

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.
Manufacturer(s):
Robert Bosch Tool Corp., of Mount Prospect, Ill.
Manufactured In:
United States
Recall number:
05-177

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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risk of injury associated with the use of thousands of types of consumer products. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product-related incidents cost the nation more than $1 trillion annually. Since the CPSC was established more than 50 years ago, it has worked to ensure the safety of consumer products, which has contributed to a decline in injuries associated with these products.

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