Makita Recalls Circular Saws Due to Laceration Hazard

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2016-10-20). Hazards: laceration, injury. About 450 units in the US.

Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Recall number	`17019`
Published	2016-10-20
Last updated	2016-10-27
Products	Circular saws
Firm named in the title	Makita
Firms	Makita U.S.A. Inc., of La Mirada, Calif. (importer); Makita U.S.A. Inc., of La Mirada, Calif. (distributor)
Manufactured in	Japan
Units (US)	450
Hazard classes	laceration, injury
Remedy classes	repair, stop use
Sold	Tools Plus and other industrial suppliers nationwide and various websites including www.Amazon.com from March 2016 through September 2016 for about $400.

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.

Hazard

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

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled circular saws and contact Makita to schedule a free repair.

Incidents and injuries

None reported

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