The Recall Desk
SevereCPSC·05177·Announced 2005-05-18

Bosch Circular Saws Recalled Due to Malfunctioning Lower Blade Guard

Robert Bosch Tool Corp. is recalling approximately 69,000 circular saws because the lower blade guard can malfunction, creating a risk of injury as severe as amputation.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a significant injury report, specifically one amputation, which meets the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating.

Plain-English summary

Robert Bosch Tool Corp. is recalling approximately 69,000 BOSCH circular saws, including the CS10, CS20, and CS20-XC models. The recall is due to a defect where the lower blade guard can malfunction, creating a risk of injury as severe as amputation.

The recalled saws use a 7¼-inch blade and feature a blue handle and motor enclosure with a metal guarding system. The name "BOSCH" is printed on the blade guard. Affected models can be identified by the product nameplate on the top of the motor housing; the recalled models do not have an asterisk (*) in the serial number box. The firm has received three reports of malfunctioning lower guards, including one amputation.

These circular saws were 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. Consumers should stop using the circular saws immediately and contact Robert Bosch Tool Corp. at (800) 856-9683 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit www.boschtools.com, to receive a repair kit containing hardware and installation instructions.

The recalled product

Product
BOSCH Circular Saws
Manufacturer
Robert Bosch Tool Corp., of Mount Prospect, Ill.
Category
Consumer Product — Power Tools
Hazard
Affected units
69,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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