CPSCRecalled Dec 19, 2002 · #03053
CPSC, Makita U.S.A. Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Circular Saws
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.
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Get started, freeDescription
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.
Product details
- Product
- Makita Circular Saws
- Type
- Circular Saws
- Manufacturer
- Not specified
- Model numbers
- 5740NB
- UPCs
- —
- Sold at
- 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
What you should do
Consumers should stop using the circular saws immediately and return them to the nearest Makita factory service center for a free repair.