CPSC2003-03-27
CPSC, Hitachi Koki U.S.A., Ltd. Announce Recall to Repair Circular Saws
Hitachi Koki U.S.A., Ltd., of Norcross, Ga.
Hazard
The lower blade guards on these saws can stick in the open position, exposing the blade and posing a serious laceration hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these circular saws immediately and return them to Hitachi for a free repair.
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.
Affected count
About 14,300
Injuries reported
Hitachi has not received any reports of injuries, but has received two reports from consumers of the lower guards sticking.
Manufactured in
United States
Products
Hitachi circular saws
Consumer contact
For more information, contact Hitachi at (800) 706-7337 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-Hitachi-Koki-USA-Ltd-Announce-Recall-to-Repair-Circular-Saws-Don't want to check this manually?
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