Bosch Recalls SkilSaw Miter Saws Due to Laceration Hazard
Recall 12218 · Jul 10, 2012 · Bosch
22,149
units affected
22,149
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12218
- Date
- Jul 10, 2012
- Company
- Bosch
- Units affected
- 22,149
- Product
- Miter Saw
- Product type
- Miter Saws
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Cuts
The product
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. The model number and date code are on the lower right side of the name plate located on the motor housing. The SkilSaw logo appears at the top of the upper blade guard and on the dust collection bag.
What can happen
The lower guard can break and contact the blade during use, posing a laceration hazard to users.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the miter saw and contact Robert Bosch Tool Corporation for a free lower guard replacement kit.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received no reports of incidents or injuries.
- Sold at
- Lowe's Home Centers nationwide and OC Tanner from January 2012 to April 2012.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled miter saw?
Consumers should immediately stop using the miter saw and contact Robert Bosch Tool Corporation for a free lower guard replacement kit.
What is the hazard?
The lower guard can break and contact the blade during use, posing a laceration hazard to users.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.