CPSC recall 05-177, announced May 18, 2005, covers BOSCH Circular Saws (69,000 units). The lower blade guard can malfunction, creating a risk of injury as severe as amputation. The notice cites 3 incident reports. Consumer should stop using the circular saws immediately and contact Robert Bosch Tool Corp. to receive a repair kit. Recall contact: call (800) 856-9683, or go to www.boschtools.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.
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.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The lower blade guard can malfunction, creating a risk of injury as severe as amputation.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received three reports of malfunctioning lower guards, including one amputation.
Official 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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- BOSCH
- Manufacturer
- Robert Bosch Tool Corp., of Mount Prospect, Ill.
- Product type
- Circular saws
- Recall number
- 05-177
- Units
- 69,000
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- 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.
BOSCH Circular Saws
CPSC product type: Circular Saws
Recall contact information
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
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