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CPSC, Robert Bosch Tool Corp. Announce Recall of Circular Saws

Recall 05-177 · May 18, 2005 · Robert Bosch Tool

What to doConsumer 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.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
05-177 (CPSC)
Recall date
May 18, 2005
Brand
Robert Bosch Tool
Category
Tools, lawn and garden
Products
BOSCH Circular Saws
Hazard
Laceration and cuts hazard
Hazard type
Laceration and cuts
Units
69,000
Made in
United States
Last updated by CPSC
October 7, 2024

What was recalled

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.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • BOSCH Circular Saws · 69,000 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: 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.; Robert Bosch Tool Corp., of Mount Prospect, Ill..

Injuries or incidents reported

The firm has received three reports of malfunctioning lower guards, including one amputation.

Consumer contact

Robert Bosch Tool Corp. at (800) 856-9683 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the BOSCH Web site at www.boschtools.com

Recall history and context

Robert Bosch Tool appears in 9 CPSC recalls on record. See all Robert Bosch Tool recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 83 recalls in the tools, lawn and garden category, 8 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

BOSCH Circular Saws (69,000 units). 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.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Laceration and cuts hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

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.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on October 7, 2024. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.