CPSC recall · Reported May 18, 2005
CPSC, Robert Bosch Tool Corp. Announce Recall of Circular Saws
The lower blade guard can malfunction, creating a risk of injury as severe as amputation.
Robert Bosch Tool Corp., of Mount Prospect, Ill. recalled The recalled circular saws include the BOSCH CS10, CS20 and CS20-XC models, which can be ….
CPSC, Robert Bosch Tool Corp. Announce Recall of Circular Saws was recalled by Robert Bosch Tool Corp., of Mount Prospect, Ill. in May 18, 2005. Reason: The lower blade guard can malfunction, creating a risk of injury as severe as amputation.. Remedy: Consumer should stop using the circular saws immediately and contact Robert Bosch Tool Co…. Verify recall #05177 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Robert Bosch Tool Corp., of Mount Prospect, Ill. issued this CPSC recall-The lower blade guard can malfunction, creating a risk of injury as severe as amputation..
- None
- agency class
- 69K units
- affected scope
- May 18, 2005
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #05177 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
The recalled circular saws include the BOSCH CS10, CS20 and CS20-XC models, which can be identified on the product nameplate mounted on the top of the motor housing. The recalled models do not have an asterisk (*) in the serial number box. The circular saw uses a 7¼-inch blade and has a blue handle and motor enclosure, and a metal guarding system. The name "BOSCH" is printed on the blade guard.
Reason for recall
The lower blade guard can malfunction, creating a risk of injury as severe as amputation.
Remedy, what to do
Consumer should stop using the circular saws immediately and contact Robert Bosch Tool Corp. to receive a repair kit. The kit includes hardware and instructions for installation.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 05177 |
| Date reported | May 18, 2005 |
| Date initiated | May 18, 2005 |
| Recalling firm | Robert Bosch Tool Corp., of Mount Prospect, Ill. |
| Affected scope | 69,000 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumer should stop using the circular saws immediately and contact Robert Bosch Tool Corp. to receive a repair kit. The kit inc…
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- 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
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