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Makita Recalls Circular Saws Due to Laceration Hazard

Name: Makita Recalls Circular Saws Due to Laceration Hazard
Brand: Makita
SKU: CPSC-17019
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: October 20, 2016Recall ID: 17019Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

The lower blade guard can malfunction and expose the blade, posing a laceration hazard and risk of injury to the consumer.

Product Description & Identification

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.

Affected Products

Circular saws

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Makita-Recalls-Circular-Saws
Title	Makita Recalls Circular Saws Due to Laceration Hazard
Images › 1 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Makita1.jpg
Images › 1 › Caption	Makita 5057KB circular saw
Images › 2 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/MakitaLabel.jpg
Images › 2 › Caption	Makita 5057KB circular saw nameplate
Hazards › Name	The lower blade guard can malfunction and expose the blade, posing a laceration hazard and risk of injury to the consumer.
Injuries › Name	None reported
Products › Name	Circular saws
Products › Number Of Units	About 450
Recall I D	7886
Remedies › Name	Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled circular saws and contact Makita to schedule a free repair.
Importers › Name	Makita U.S.A. Inc., of La Mirada, Calif.
Retailers › Name	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	2016-10-20T00:00:00
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.
Distributors › Name	Makita U.S.A. Inc., of La Mirada, Calif.
Recall Number	17019
Remedy Options › Option	Repair
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.
Last Publish Date	2016-10-27T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › Country	Japan

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