Recall #05-063 · Published December 6, 2004

Skil® Table Saw Model 3400

CPSC, Robert Bosch Tool Corp. Announce Recall of Skil® Table Saws

CPSC published a recall notice for Skil® Table Saw Model 3400 from Skil® on December 6, 2004. CPSC identifies this hazard: 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. The official remedy states: Contact Robert Bosch Tool Corporation to receive a repair kit. The kit includes hardware and instructions for installation.

Recalled Skil® Table Saw Model 3400
Recalled Skil® Table Saw Model 3400
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Additional identifying details

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.

Why 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.
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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