CPSC, Robert Bosch Tool Corp. Announce Recall of Skil® Table Saws
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2004-12-06 · 05063
Hazards
The blade drive mechanism may loosen or the motor can separate from the tool. Loosening of the blade drive mechanism can result in kickback of the item being sawed, resulting in possible laceration. Motor unit separation can cause the coasting saw blade to damage the saw wiring resulting in possible electric shock, or the separated motor could strike the user and cause injury.
Recall
Number
05063
Date
2004-12-06
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Skil® Table Saw Model 3400
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Robert Bosch Tool Corporation, of Mount Prospect, Ill.
Retailer(s)
Home Depot, Lowe's and Menards as well as independent hardware retailers nationwide from July 2002 through October 2004 for between $149 and $199.
Country of manufacture
Taiwan
Description
Only Skil® table saws with model number 3400 printed on the front side of the table base with the date codes listed below are included in the recall. Date codes are printed on the upper right corner of the table base and include 2002 date codes 28501-28831, 2003 codes 38101-39231 and 2004 codes 48101-48811. The table saw holds a 10-inch blade and is made of metal tabletop with a red plastic base.