CPSC, Makita U.S.A. Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Circular Saws

Recalled December 19, 2002 · CPSC recall 03053 · Makita

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.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the circular saws immediately and return them to the nearest Makita factory service center for a free repair.

Units

About 180,000

Incidents / injuries

Makita U.S.A. Inc. has not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.

Description

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.

What to do

Consumers should stop using the circular saws immediately and return them to the nearest Makita factory service center for a free repair.

Contact

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.

Product

Makita Circular Saws

Imported by

Makita U.S.A. Inc., of La Mirada, Calif.

Retailers

Home centers, hardware stores and industrial suppliers nationwide sold the circular saws, from April 1998 to November 2002, for between $99 and $119.

Made in

China

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