March 2003 recalls

5 supported household-product notices published in March 2003, from official CPSC data.

Mar 27, 2003No. 03-101Power Tools

Hitachi

Hazard: The lower blade guards on these saws can stick in the open position, exposing the blade and posing a serious laceration hazard.

Models

Mar 27, 2003No. 03-100Power Tools

OWT Industries

Hazard: The on-off switch on the routers could stick in the "on" position, posing a risk of serious lacerations to the operator and bystanders.

Mar 27, 2003No. 03-099Appliances

Maytag Gemini

Hazard: The range can experience a delayed ignition flashback fire in the upper oven, which poses a fire and burn hazard to consumers.

Models

Mar 20, 2003No. 03-097Home Electronics

Comarco

Hazard: The plug can break open and expose live wires, posing an electrocution or electric shock hazard to consumers.

Models

Mar 6, 2003No. 03-091Power Tools

Makita electric orbit

Hazard: The pads on the sanders can break apart during use and strike the operator, posing an injury hazard to consumers.

Recall results