CPSCGeneral Alert
Makita Recalls Circular Saws Due to Laceration Hazard
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 |