CPSC, Makita U.S.A. Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Circular Saws
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2002-12-19 · 03053
Hazards
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.
Recall
Number
03053
Date
2002-12-19
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Makita Circular Saws
Companies
Retailer(s)
Home centers, hardware stores and industrial suppliers nationwide sold the circular saws, from April 1998 to November 2002, for between $99 and $119.
Importer(s)
Makita U.S.A. Inc., of La Mirada, Calif.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
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.