CPSC

Makita Circular Saws Recalled for Injury Hazard

Recalled Circular Saw
Recalled Circular Saw

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.

What You Should Do

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the circular saws immediately and return them to the nearest Makita factory service center for a free repair.

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.

Products

Makita Circular Saws

Injuries & Incidents

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.