CPSC2005-05-18
CPSC, Robert Bosch Tool Corp. Announce Recall of Circular Saws
Robert Bosch Tool Corp., of Mount Prospect, Ill.
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.
Sold at
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.
Affected count
69,000
Injuries reported
The firm has received three reports of malfunctioning lower guards, including one amputation.
Manufactured in
United States
Products
BOSCH Circular Saws
Consumer 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
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Robert-Bosch-Tool-Corp-Announce-Recall-of-Circular-Saws-Don't want to check this manually?
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