CPSC recall · Reported August 15, 2007
Robert Bosch Tool Corp. Recalls Skil® Circular Saws Due to Laceration Hazard
The trigger switch on the circular saw can be locked on or the switch can be turned on without the use of the safety lock-out. This can cause unexpected operation of the saw, posi…
Robert Bosch Tool Corp., of Mount Prospect, Ill. recalled The recall involves Skil® brand circular saws with model numbers 5650, 5700, 5750 and 575….
Robert Bosch Tool Corp. Recalls Skil® Circular Saws Due to Laceration Hazard was recalled by Robert Bosch Tool Corp., of Mount Prospect, Ill. in August 15, 2007. Reason: The trigger switch on the circular saw can be locked on or the switch can be turned on without the use of the…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled saws and contact the firm for instru…. Verify recall #07275 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Robert Bosch Tool Corp., of Mount Prospect, Ill. issued this CPSC recall-The trigger switch on the circular saw can be locked on or the switch can be turned on without the use of the….
- None
- agency class
- August 15, 2007
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #07275 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.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Product description
The recall involves Skil® brand circular saws with model numbers 5650, 5700, 5750 and 5755. The model number and date code are printed on the nameplate located on the front of the saw. The recall includes the following date codes: 28101 - 29231 38101 - 39231 48101 - 49231 58101 - 59231 68101 - 69231 No other models or date codes are included in this recall.
Reason for recall
The trigger switch on the circular saw can be locked on or the switch can be turned on without the use of the safety lock-out. This can cause unexpected operation of the saw, posing a risk of laceration.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled saws and contact the firm for instructions on obtaining a free repair.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 07275 |
| Date reported | August 15, 2007 |
| Date initiated | August 15, 2007 |
| Recalling firm | Robert Bosch Tool Corp., of Mount Prospect, Ill. |
| Affected scope | About 811,000 |
| 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
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled saws and contact the firm for instructions on obtaining a free repair.
- Check the recall number (07275) 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
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