Safety regulator, Makita U.S.A. Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Circular Saws
Recall 03053 · Dec 19, 2002 · Makita U.S.A. Inc.
180,000
units affected
180,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 03053
- Date
- Dec 19, 2002
- Company
- Makita U.S.A. Inc.
- Units affected
- 180,000
- Product
- Makita Circular Saws
- Product type
- Circular Saws
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
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 can happen
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.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the circular saws immediately and return them to the nearest Makita factory service center for a free repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Makita U.S.A. Inc. has not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled makita circular saws?
Consumers should stop using the circular saws immediately and return them to the nearest Makita factory service center for a free repair.
What is the 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.
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.