CPSCGeneral Alert
Robert Bosch Tool Corp. Recalls Skil® Circular Saws Due to Laceration Hazard
Published: August 15, 2007Recall ID: 07275Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The trigger switch on the circular saw can be locked on or the switch can be turned on without the use of the safety lock-out. This can cause unexpected operation of the saw, posing a risk of laceration.
Product Description & Identification
The recall involves Skil® brand circular saws with model numbers 5650, 5700, 5750 and 5755. The model number and date code are printed on the nameplate located on the front of the saw. The recall includes the following date codes: 28101 - 29231 38101 - 39231 48101 - 49231 58101 - 59231 68101 - 69231 No other models or date codes are included in this recall.
Affected Products
Skil® brand Circular Saws
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Robert-Bosch-Tool-Corp-Recalls-Skil-Circular-Saws-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard |
| Title | Robert Bosch Tool Corp. Recalls Skil® Circular Saws Due to Laceration Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/96ed93f0fc7442c69be426dbbfc4fd0c.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled circular saw and label |
| Hazards › Name | The trigger switch on the circular saw can be locked on or the switch can be turned on without the use of the safety lock-out. This can cause unexpected operation of the saw, posing a risk of laceration. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm has received five reports of the saw staying on after the user released the trigger. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Skil® brand Circular Saws |
| Products › Type | Circular Saws |
| Products › Category I D | 1883 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 811,000 |
| Recall I D | 3697 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled saws and contact the firm for instructions on obtaining a free repair. |
| Retailers › Name | Home centers and independent hardware retailers nationwide from January 2002 through December 2006 for between $70 and $80. |
| Recall Date | 2007-08-15T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recall involves Skil® brand circular saws with model numbers 5650, 5700, 5750 and 5755. The model number and date code are printed on the nameplate located on the front of the saw. The recall includes the following date codes: 28101 - 29231 38101 - 39231 48101 - 49231 58101 - 59231 68101 - 69231 No other models or date codes are included in this recall. |
| Recall Number | 07275 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Robert Bosch Tool Corp., of Mount Prospect, Ill. |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact the Robert Bosch Tool Corp. toll-free at (866) 761-5572 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.skil.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-06-12T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |