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CPSCRecalled Mar 27, 2003 · #03101

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

Hazard

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

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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.

Product details

Product
Hitachi circular saws
Type
Circular Saws
Manufacturer
Hitachi Koki U.S.A., Ltd., of Norcross, Ga.
Model numbers
C7SB2, C7BD2, C62, C72, C82, C92, C02, CN2
UPCs
Sold at
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

What you should do

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

View the official CPSC notice