The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced that the Robert
Bosch Tool Corp. has voluntarily recalled its Skil® brand of circular saws due
to some operating risks.
The
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced that the Robert Bosch Tool
Corp. has voluntarily recalled its Skil® brand of circular saws. The saws were
sold at home centers and independent hardware retailers nationwide from January
2002 through December 2006 for between $70 and $80.
The
trigger switch on the circular saw can be locked on or the switch can be turned
on without the use of the safety lockout. This can cause unexpected operation
of the saw, posing a risk of laceration.
The firm has received five reports of the saw staying on after
the user released the trigger. No injuries have been reported.
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.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled saws and
contact the firm for instructions on obtaining a free repair.
Contact
the Robert Bosch Tool Corp. toll-free at 866/761-5572 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.
CDT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at
www.skil.com.
