CPSC recall 05-063, announced December 6, 2004, covers Skil® Table Saw Model 3400 (120,000 units). The blade drive mechanism may loosen or the motor can separate from the tool. The notice cites 11 incident reports. Contact Robert Bosch Tool Corporation to receive a repair kit. Recall contact: call (800) 351-5788, or go to www.skil.com.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Only Skil® table saws with model number 3400 printed on the front side of the table base with the date codes listed below are included in the recall.
Which products are included?
Only Skil® table saws with model number 3400 printed on the front side of the table base with the date codes listed below are included in the recall. Date codes are printed on the upper right corner of the table base and include 2002 date codes 28501-28831, 2003 codes 38101-39231 and 2004 codes 48101-48811. The table saw holds a 10-inch blade and is made of metal tabletop with a red plastic base.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The blade drive mechanism may loosen or the motor can separate from the tool. Loosening of the blade drive mechanism can result in kickback of the item being sawed, resulting in possible laceration. Motor unit separation can cause the coasting saw blade to damage the saw wiring resulting in possible electric shock, or the separated motor could strike the user and cause injury.
Incidents and injuries
Robert Bosch Tool Corporation has received eleven reports of loose or broken motors. No injury or property damage has been reported.
Official remedy
Contact Robert Bosch Tool Corporation to receive a repair kit. The kit includes hardware and instructions for installation.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Skil
- Manufacturer
- Robert Bosch Tool Corporation, of Mount Prospect, Ill.
- Product type
- Table saws
- Recall number
- 05-063
- Units
- 120,000
- Manufactured in
- Taiwan
- Sold at / sales period
- Home Depot, Lowe's and Menards as well as independent hardware retailers nationwide from July 2002 through October 2004 for between $149 and $199.
Skil® Table Saw Model 3400
CPSC product type: Table Saws
Recall contact information
Robert Bosch Tool Corporation at (800) 351-5788 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the Skil website at www.skil.com
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