Makita U.S.A. Inc. · Recalled
CPSC, Makita U.S.A. Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Circular Saws
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.
- Units
- About 180,000
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $99–$119
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The recall involves 7 1/4-inch circular saws with the model number 5740NB. The model number is located on the silver nameplate next to the name "Makita." The saw's housing is blue-green and the name "Makita" appears on the metal blade guard and silver nameplate on the motor housing. Any 5740NB circular saws with an "N" preceding the serial number on the nameplate and a blue dot on the shipping carton are not involved in this recall.
The file
- 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.
- Product type
- Circular Saws
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Makita U.S.A. Inc., of La Mirada, Calif.
Incident log
Makita U.S.A. Inc. has not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using the circular saws immediately and return them to the nearest Makita factory service center for a free repair.
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.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated DEC 19 2002; last revised MAY 08 2025.