AAFES RECALL NO.
07-051 Scope: WORLDWIDE The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Robert Bosch Tool Corp., of Mount Prospect, Ill. voluntarily recalling Skil® brand Circular Saws. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately. Name of Product: Skil® brand Circular Saws Units: About 811,000 Hazard: The trigger switch on the circular saw can be locked on or the switch can be turned on without the use of the safety lock-out. This can cause unexpected operation of the saw, posing a risk of laceration. Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received five reports of the saw staying on after the user released the trigger. No injuries have been reported. Description: 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. AAFES sold three models only (Highlighted above) through catalog and retail stores. The recall includes the following date codes:
Sold at: Home centers and independent hardware retailers nationwide from January 2002 through December 2006 for between $70 and $80. Manufactured in: United States Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled saws and contact the firm for instructions on obtaining a free repair. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact the Robert Bosch Tool Corp. toll-free at (866) 761-5572 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.skil.com
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