CPSC, Hitachi Koki U.S.A., Ltd. Announce Recall to Repair Circular Saws

Recalled March 27, 2003 · CPSC recall 03101 · Hitachi Koki

Model Number Location on Recalled Hitachi Circular Saw

Hazard

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

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these circular saws immediately and return them to Hitachi for a free repair.

Units

About 14,300

Incidents / injuries

Hitachi has not received any reports of injuries, but has received two reports from consumers of the lower guards sticking.

Description

The recall involves 7 1/4-inch circular saws with model numbers C7SB2 or C7BD2 and serial numbers that begin with C62, C72, C82, C92, C02 or CN2. The model number is located on the green nameplate on the motor housing below the name "Hitachi." The serial number is stamped at the lower right of the nameplate. The saw's housing is green and the name "Hitachi" also is written on the metal blade guard.

What to do

Consumers should stop using these circular saws immediately and return them to Hitachi for a free repair.

Contact

For more information, contact Hitachi at (800) 706-7337 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

Product

Hitachi circular saws

Manufacturer(s)

Hitachi Koki U.S.A., Ltd., of Norcross, Ga.

Retailers

Home centers, hardware stores and industrial suppliers nationwide sold these circular saws, from August 2002 through March 2003, for between $90 and $100.

Made in

United States

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →