CPSC, Hitachi Koki U.S.A., Ltd. Announce Recall to
CPSC, Hitachi Koki U.S.A., Ltd. Announce Recall to Repair Circular Saws
Why was CPSC, Hitachi Koki U.S.A., Ltd. Announce Recall to recalled?
The lower blade guards on these saws can stick in the open position, exposing the blade and posing a serious laceration hazard.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using these circular saws immediately and return them to Hitachi for a free repair. Contact: For more information, contact Hitachi at (800) 706-7337 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Hitachi circular saws
- Company
- Hitachi Koki U.S.A., Ltd., of Norcross, Ga.
- Quantity
- About 14,300
- 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.
- Recall date
- March 27, 2003
- Incidents / injuries
- Hitachi has not received any reports of injuries, but has received two reports from consumers of the lower guards sticking.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recall involves 7 1/4-inch circular saws with model numbers C7SB2 or C7BD2 and serial numbers that begin with C62, C72, C82, C92, C02 or CN2. The model number is located on the green nameplate on the motor housing below the name "Hitachi." The serial number is stamped at the lower right of the nameplate. The saw's housing is green and the name "Hitachi" also is written on the metal blade guard.