CPSC recall 03-053, announced December 19, 2002, covers Makita Circular Saws (about 180,000 units). 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. Consumers should stop using the circular saws immediately and return them to the nearest Makita factory service center for a free repair. Recall contact: call (800) 462-5482.
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Affected model numbers
The recall involves 7 1/4-inch circular saws with the model number 5740NB.
Which products are included?
The recall involves 7 1/4-inch circular saws with the model number 5740NB. The model number is located on the silver nameplate next to the name "Makita." The saw's housing is blue-green and the name "Makita" appears on the metal blade guard and silver nameplate on the motor housing. Any 5740NB circular saws with an "N" preceding the serial number on the nameplate and a blue dot on the shipping carton are not involved in this recall.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy 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.
Incidents and injuries
Makita U.S.A. Inc. has not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using the circular saws immediately and return them to the nearest Makita factory service center for a free repair.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Makita
- Product type
- Circular saws
- Recall number
- 03-053
- Units
- About 180,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- 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.
- Importer
- Makita U.S.A. Inc., of La Mirada, Calif.
Makita Circular Saws
CPSC product type: Circular Saws
Recall contact information
For more information on how to return the saw or to locate the nearest Makita factory service center, consumers should contact Makita U.S.A. Inc. at (800) 462-5482 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
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