CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Robert Bosch Tool Corp. Announce Recall of Circular Saws
Published: May 18, 2005Recall ID: 05177Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The lower blade guard can malfunction, creating a risk of injury as severe as amputation.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
BOSCH Circular Saws
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Robert-Bosch-Tool-Corp-Announce-Recall-of-Circular-Saws- |
| Title | CPSC, Robert Bosch Tool Corp. Announce Recall of Circular Saws |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/dc3e43515e6546faadfc564f2bad491c.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled CS20 Circular Saw |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/235a79d1f1174734839f4b5adec49970.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled CS10 Circular Saw |
| Hazards › Name | The lower blade guard can malfunction, creating a risk of injury as severe as amputation. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm has received three reports of malfunctioning lower guards, including one amputation. |
| Products › Name | BOSCH Circular Saws |
| Products › Type | Circular Saws |
| Products › Category I D | 1883 |
| Products › Number Of Units | 69,000 |
| Recall I D | 2933 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Retailers › Name | 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. |
| Recall Date | 2005-05-18T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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. |
| Recall Number | 05177 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Robert Bosch Tool Corp., of Mount Prospect, Ill. |
| 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-10-07T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |