Bosch Recalls SkilSaw Miter Saws Due to Laceration Hazard

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

Recall #: 12218
Affected scope: Approximately 22,149

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

The CPSC recalled The recalled product is the SkilSaw® 10-inch compound miter saw, with model number 3316 a….

Bosch Recalls SkilSaw Miter Saws Due to Laceration Hazard was recalled and listed by the CPSC in July 10, 2012. Reason: The lower guard can break and contact the blade during use, posing a laceration hazard to users.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the miter saw and contact Robert Bosch Tool Corpo…. Verify recall #12218 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-The lower guard can break and contact the blade during use, posing a laceration hazard to users..

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agency class: July 10, 2012
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #12218 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.

Product description

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.

Reason for recall

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

Remedy, what to do

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

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	12218
Date reported	July 10, 2012
Date initiated	July 10, 2012
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	Approximately 22,149
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 miter saw and contact Robert Bosch Tool Corporation for a free lower guard replacemen…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

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

What should consumers do? ▼

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

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on July 10, 2012. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 12218.

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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