Makita Circular Saws recall: Laceration Hazard
Makita Recalls Circular Saws Due to Laceration Hazard
Why was Makita Circular Saws recalled?
The lower blade guard can malfunction and expose the blade, posing a laceration hazard and risk of injury to the consumer.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled circular saws and contact Makita to schedule a free repair. 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.
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
- Circular saws
- Company
- Makita U.S.A. Inc., of La Mirada, Calif.
- Quantity
- About 450
- 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.
- Recall date
- October 20, 2016
- Incidents / injuries
- None reported
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves the Makita 5057KB 7-1/4" circular saw with dust collector. The model number and serial number are located on the black nameplate under the name "Makita." The saw's housing is a blue-green color and "Makita" is printed on the dust cover. The serial number ranges included in this recall are: 12638-12737, 12978-13027, 13208-13257, 13322-13351, 13376-13405, 13578-13627, 13658-13707 and 13900-13979.