Recall 12218 · 2012-07-10

Bosch Recalls SkilSaw Miter Saws Due to Laceration Hazard

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Other power saws (miter, tile, unspecified)

Hazard

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

What to do

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

Products

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.

Incidents and injuries

The firm has received no reports of incidents or injuries.

Text from the US Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice.

Units
Approximately 22,149
Sold at

Lowe's Home Centers nationwide and OC Tanner from January 2012 to April 2012.

Injury data

Other power saws (miter, tile, unspecified)

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