Recall #12-218 · Published July 10, 2012

Miter Saw

Bosch Recalls SkilSaw Miter Saws Due to Laceration Hazard

CPSC published a recall notice for Miter Saw from Robert Bosch Tool Corporation of Mount Prospect, Ill. on July 10, 2012. CPSC identifies this hazard: The lower guard can break and contact the blade during use, posing a laceration hazard to users. The official remedy states: Consumers should immediately stop using the miter saw and contact Robert Bosch Tool Corporation for a free lower guard replacement kit.

Miter Saw
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Additional identifying details

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.

Why it was recalled

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

Incidents and injuries

The firm has received no reports of incidents or injuries.

Official remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the miter saw and contact Robert Bosch Tool Corporation for a free lower guard replacement kit.

Remedy type: Replace

Product and sales details

Recall number
12-218
Units
Approximately 22,149
Manufactured in
China
Sold at / sales period
Lowe's Home Centers nationwide and OC Tanner from January 2012 to April 2012.
Importer
Robert Bosch Tool Corporation of Mount Prospect, Ill.

Miter Saw

CPSC product type: Miter Saws

Recall contact information

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

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