Bosch Recalls SkilSaw Miter Saws Due to Laceration Hazard

Recalled July 10, 2012 · CPSC recall 12218 · Bosch

Hazard

The lower guard can break and contact the blade during use, posing a laceration hazard to users.

Remedy

Replace

Units

Approximately 22,149

Incidents / injuries

The firm has received no reports of incidents or injuries.

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.

What to do

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

Product

Miter Saw

Imported by

Robert Bosch Tool Corporation of Mount Prospect, Ill.

Retailers

Lowe's Home Centers nationwide and OC Tanner from January 2012 to April 2012.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →