Bosch Recalls SkilSaw Miter Saws Due to Laceration Hazard

Active Recall Announced July 10, 2012 CPSC #12218

Quick answer

Bosch Recalls SkilSaw Miter Saws Due to Laceration Hazard is CPSC recall #12218, announced on July 10, 2012. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the miter saw and contact robert bosch tool corporation for a free lower guard replacement kit.. Affected brand: Robert Bosch Tool Corporation of Mount Prospect, Ill..

Hazard

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.

Affected products

Miter Saw

Recalled brands

Robert Bosch Tool Corporation of Mount Prospect, Ill.

Remedy

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

Recall date

July 10, 2012

Categories

Miter Saws

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #12218?

CPSC recall #12218 covers Bosch Recalls SkilSaw Miter Saws Due to Laceration Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on July 10, 2012. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.

What is the remedy for recall #12218?

The CPSC remedy for recall #12218 is consumers should immediately stop using the miter saw and contact robert bosch tool corporation for a free lower guard replacement kit.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Bosch Recalls SkilSaw Miter Saws Due to Laceration Hazard on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Bosch-Recalls-SkilSaw-Miter-Saws-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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