CPSC2002-12-19
CPSC, Makita U.S.A. Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Circular Saws
Makita U.S.A. Inc., of La Mirada, Calif.
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.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the circular saws immediately and return them to the nearest Makita factory service center for a free repair.
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.
Affected count
About 180,000
Injuries reported
Makita U.S.A. Inc. has not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Makita Circular Saws
Consumer contact
For more information on how to return the saw or to locate the nearest Makita factory service center, consumers should contact Makita U.S.A. Inc. at (800) 462-5482 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-Makita-USA-Inc-Announce-Recall-to-Repair-Circular-Saws-Don't want to check this manually?
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