Bosch Recalls SkilSaw Miter Saws Due to Laceration Hazard
CPSC recall 12218. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The lower guard can break and contact the blade during use, posing a laceration hazard to users.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the miter saw and contact Robert Bosch Tool Corporation for a free lower guard replacement kit.
CPSC recall 12218 has the recall date 10 Jul 2012. The notice names the firm Robert Bosch Tool. The recall has about 22,149 units. The median CPSC recall of 2012 has 7,800 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Laceration. CPSC gives the product type Miter Saws.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | The firm has received no reports of incidents or injuries. |
|---|---|
| Units | 22,149 |
| Remedy options | Replace |
| Description | 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. |
| Product | Miter Saw, Approximately 22,149, Miter Saws |
| Sold at | Lowe's Home Centers nationwide and OC Tanner from January 2012 to April 2012. |
| Importer | Robert Bosch Tool Corporation |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 22,149Median of 2012: 7,800
- CPSC recalls of 2012
- 310
- Recalls of 2012 with one of the same hazards
- 9%
- Recalls of 2012 in the category Miter Saws
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name Robert Bosch Tool
- 10
Other recalls of the firm
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 12218The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 12218. https://recallregister.com/product/1087-bosch-recalls-skilsaw-miter-saws-due-to-laceration-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 12218 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
The firm has received no reports of incidents or injuries.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Lowe's Home Centers nationwide and OC Tanner from January 2012 to April 2012.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 12218?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Replace
- How many units are in CPSC recall 12218?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
Approximately 22,149