Recall #03-053 · Published December 19, 2002
Makita Circular Saws
CPSC published a recall notice for Makita Circular Saws from Makita on December 19, 2002. CPSC identifies this hazard: The lower blade guard of the saw can become jammed, which can result in the consumer coming in contact with the blade and suffering a serious injury. The official remedy states: Consumers should stop using the circular saws immediately and return them to the nearest Makita factory service center for a free repair.
Why it was recalled
The lower blade guard of the saw can become jammed, which can result in the consumer coming in contact with the blade and suffering a serious injury.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using the circular saws immediately and return them to the nearest Makita factory service center for a free repair.
- Brand
- Makita
- Recall published
- December 19, 2002
- Units
- About 180,000
- Sold at / sales period
- Home centers, hardware stores and industrial suppliers nationwide sold the circular saws, from April 1998 to November 2002, for between $99 and $119.