Safety regulator, Hitachi Koki U.S.A., Ltd. Announce Recall to Repair Circular Saws
Recall 03101 · Mar 27, 2003 · Hitachi Koki U.S.A., Ltd.
14,300
units affected
14,300
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 03101
- Date
- Mar 27, 2003
- Company
- Hitachi Koki U.S.A., Ltd.
- Units affected
- 14,300
- Product
- Hitachi circular saws
- Product type
- Circular Saws
- Hazard
- Cuts
The product
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 can happen
The lower blade guards on these saws can stick in the open position, exposing the blade and posing a serious laceration hazard.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these circular saws immediately and return them to Hitachi for a free repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Hitachi has not received any reports of injuries, but has received two reports from consumers of the lower guards sticking.
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled hitachi circular saws?
Consumers should stop using these circular saws immediately and return them to Hitachi for a free repair.
What is the hazard?
The lower blade guards on these saws can stick in the open position, exposing the blade and posing a serious laceration hazard.
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.