Makita Recalls Circular Saws Due to Laceration Hazard
Recall 17019 · Oct 20, 2016 · Makita
450
units affected
450
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17019
- Date
- Oct 20, 2016
- Company
- Makita
- Units affected
- 450
- Product
- Circular saws
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Cuts
The product
This recall involves the Makita 5057KB 7-1/4" circular saw with dust collector. The model number and serial number are located on the black nameplate under the name "Makita." The saw's housing is a blue-green color and "Makita" is printed on the dust cover. The serial number ranges included in this recall are: 12638-12737, 12978-13027, 13208-13257, 13322-13351, 13376-13405, 13578-13627, 13658-13707 and 13900-13979.
What can happen
The lower blade guard can malfunction and expose the blade, posing a laceration hazard and risk of injury to the consumer.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled circular saws and contact Makita to schedule a free repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- Tools Plus and other industrial suppliers nationwide and various websites including www.Amazon.com from March 2016 through September 2016 for about $400.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled circular saws?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled circular saws and contact Makita to schedule a free repair.
What is the hazard?
The lower blade guard can malfunction and expose the blade, posing a laceration hazard and risk of injury to the consumer.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.