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CPSC recall · Reported December 6, 2004

CPSC, Robert Bosch Tool Corp. Announce Recall of Skil® Table Saws

The blade drive mechanism may loosen or the motor can separate from the tool. Loosening of the blade drive mechanism can result in kickback of the item being sawed, resulting in p…

Recall #
05063
Affected scope
120,000
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Robert Bosch Tool Corporation, of Mount Prospect, Ill. recalled Only Skil® table saws with model number 3400 printed on the front side of the table base … - a moderate-severity action.

CPSC, Robert Bosch Tool Corp. Announce Recall of Skil® Table Saws was recalled by Robert Bosch Tool Corporation, of Mount Prospect, Ill. in December 6, 2004. Reason: The blade drive mechanism may loosen or the motor can separate from the tool. Loosening of the blade drive me…. Remedy: Contact Robert Bosch Tool Corporation to receive a repair kit. The kit includes hardware …. Verify recall #05063 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Robert Bosch Tool Corporation, of Mount Prospect, Ill. issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall-The blade drive mechanism may loosen or the motor can separate from the tool. Loosening of the blade drive me….

Moderate
severity level
120K units
affected scope
December 6, 2004
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #05063 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This CPSC action (record #05063) was formally reported on December 6, 2004. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Robert Bosch Tool Corporation, of Mount Prospect, Ill. is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records list the affected scope as 120,000, a scale large enough to require multi-state distribution tracking.

The documented reason for this recall is: The blade drive mechanism may loosen or the motor can separate from the tool. Loosening of the blade drive mechanism can result in kickback of the item being sawed, resulting in possible laceration. Motor unit separatio… Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: Contact Robert Bosch Tool Corporation to receive a repair kit. The kit includes hardware and instructions for installation. - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

120,000

Related Recalls

6

6 from same agency

Product description

Only Skil® table saws with model number 3400 printed on the front side of the table base with the date codes listed below are included in the recall. Date codes are printed on the upper right corner of the table base and include 2002 date codes 28501-28831, 2003 codes 38101-39231 and 2004 codes 48101-48811. The table saw holds a 10-inch blade and is made of metal tabletop with a red plastic base.

Reason for recall

The blade drive mechanism may loosen or the motor can separate from the tool. Loosening of the blade drive mechanism can result in kickback of the item being sawed, resulting in possible laceration. Motor unit separation can cause the coasting saw blade to damage the saw wiring resulting in possible electric shock, or the separated motor could strike the user and cause injury.

Remedy, what to do

Contact Robert Bosch Tool Corporation to receive a repair kit. The kit includes hardware and instructions for installation.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Moderate
Status Active
Recall number 05063
Date reported December 6, 2004
Date initiated December 6, 2004
Recalling firm Robert Bosch Tool Corporation, of Mount Prospect, Ill.
Affected scope 120,000
Distribution Not disclosed
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Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Scale of Impact

120,000 units affected - multi-state distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) -
Multi-state (10K – 100K units) -
Large-scale (100K – 1M units) ✓ This recall
Massive (≥1M units) -

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission filings.

What to do with this recall

Contact Robert Bosch Tool Corporation to receive a repair kit. The kit includes hardware and instructions for installation.

  • Check the recall number (05063) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
  • Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Only Skil® table saws with model number 3400 printed on the front side of the table base with the date codes listed below are included in the recall. Date codes are printed on the upper right corner of the table base and include 2002 date codes 28501-28831, 2003 codes 38101-39231 and 2004 codes 48101-48811. The table saw holds a 10-inch blade and is made of metal tabletop with a red plastic base.. Recalled by Robert Bosch Tool Corporation, of Mount Prospect, Ill.. Units affected: 120,000.
Why was this product recalled?
The blade drive mechanism may loosen or the motor can separate from the tool. Loosening of the blade drive mechanism can result in kickback of the item being sawed, resulting in possible laceration. Motor unit separation can cause the coasting saw blade to damage the saw wiring resulting in possible electric shock, or the separated motor could strike the user and cause injury.
What should consumers do?
Contact Robert Bosch Tool Corporation to receive a repair kit. The kit includes hardware and instructions for installation.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on December 6, 2004. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 05063.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (05063) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product?
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: CPSC, reported December 6, 2004. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.