May 18, 2005
Robert Bosch Tool Corp is recalling about 69,000 BOSCH Circular Saws. The lower blade guard can malfunction, creating a risk of injury as severe as amputation.
The firm has received three reports of malfunctioning lower guards, including one amputation.
The recall 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 7-inch blade and has a blue handle and motor enclosure, and a metal guarding system. The name BOSCH is printed on the blade guard.
The saws were sold at Home Depot, Lowes and Menards nationwide, as well as independent hardware retailers and industrial distributors, from February 2004 through April 2005 for between $120 and $150.
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.
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.
The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
