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

Recalled May 18, 2005 · CPSC recall 05177 · Robert Bosch Tool

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.

Units

69,000

Incidents / injuries

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

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.

What to do

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

Product

BOSCH Circular Saws

Manufacturer(s)

Robert Bosch Tool Corp., of Mount Prospect, Ill.

Retailers

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.

Made in

United States

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