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Bosch Recalls 22,000 Miter Saws

By Rich Christianson | Posted: 07/10/2012 12:10PM

 

WASHINGTON -Robert Bosch Power Tool Corporation announced the voluntary recall of some 22,149 SkilSaw 10-inch compound miter saws due to a laceration hazard.

Bosch SkilSaw 10-inch compound miter saw recall No reports of injuries have been reported for the miter saws made in China and sold at Lowe's and QC Tanner from January to April of this year, according to the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC).

CPSC, however, said the lower guard of the Bosch SkilSaw miter saw can break and contact the blade during use, posing a laceration hazard.

CPSC said consumers should contact Bosch to receive a free lower guard replacement kit.

 

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Rich Christianson

 Rich Christianson is Associate Publisher and Editor at Large of Woodworking Network. During his 25+ years covering the wood products industry, Rich has toured hundreds of manufacturing plants throughout North America, Europe and Asia. His reporting has covered everything from the state of the industry and impact of wood imports to technology and environmental issues. In his current capacity he is responsible for editing the daily Woodworking Network Update newsletter and coordinating events including the annual Cabinets & Closets Conference & Expo and Canada’s biennial Woodworking Machinery & Supply Expo. He can be contacted at rchristianson@woodworkingnetwork.com

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Steve L.    
Wilmer, AL  |  July, 11, 2012 at 04:28 PM

Bosch should just dump Skil altogether, just like G.M. did with Saturn and Oldsmobile(a shame).

 

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