CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Hitachi Koki U.S.A., Ltd. Announce Recall to Repair Circular Saws
Published: March 27, 2003Recall ID: 03101Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The lower blade guards on these saws can stick in the open position, exposing the blade and posing a serious laceration hazard.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Hitachi circular saws
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
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| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-Hitachi-Koki-USA-Ltd-Announce-Recall-to-Repair-Circular-Saws- |
| Title | CPSC, Hitachi Koki U.S.A., Ltd. Announce Recall to Repair Circular Saws |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Hitachi-saw.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Hitachi Circular Saw |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Hitachi-saw-label.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Model Number Location on Recalled Hitachi Circular Saw |
| Hazards › Name | The lower blade guards on these saws can stick in the open position, exposing the blade and posing a serious laceration hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | Hitachi has not received any reports of injuries, but has received two reports from consumers of the lower guards sticking. |
| Products › Name | Hitachi circular saws |
| Products › Type | Circular Saws |
| Products › Category I D | 1883 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 14,300 |
| Recall I D | 2373 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using these circular saws immediately and return them to Hitachi for a free repair. |
| Retailers › Name | 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 | 2003-03-27T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 03101 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Hitachi Koki U.S.A., Ltd., of Norcross, Ga. |
| Consumer Contact | For more information, contact Hitachi at (800) 706-7337 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-05-27T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |