CPSC2016-10-20
Makita Recalls Circular Saws Due to Laceration Hazard
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Hazard
The lower blade guard can malfunction and expose the blade, posing a laceration hazard and risk of injury to the consumer.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled circular saws and contact Makita to schedule a free repair.
Sold at
Tools Plus and other industrial suppliers nationwide and various websites including www.Amazon.com from March 2016 through September 2016 for about $400.
Affected count
About 450
Injuries reported
None reported
Manufactured in
Japan
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Circular saws
Consumer contact
Makita U.S.A. at 800-462-5482 from 8 a.m. to 7:45 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.makitatools.com for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Makita-Recalls-Circular-SawsDon't want to check this manually?
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