Hitachi Koki U.S.A., Ltd. · Recalled
CPSC, Hitachi Koki U.S.A., Ltd. Announce Recall to Repair Circular Saws
The lower blade guards on these saws can stick in the open position, exposing the blade and posing a serious laceration hazard.
- Units
- About 14,300
- Reports
- 2
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $90–$100
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Home centers, hardware stores and industrial suppliers nationwide sold these circular saws, from August 2002 through March 2003, for between $90 and $100.
- Product type
- Circular Saws
- Made in
- United States
- Recalled by
- Hitachi Koki U.S.A., Ltd., of Norcross, Ga.
Incident log
Hitachi has not received any reports of injuries, but has received two reports from consumers of the lower guards sticking.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using these circular saws immediately and return them to Hitachi for a free repair.
For more information, contact Hitachi at (800) 706-7337 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET 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 MAR 27 2003; last revised MAY 27 2025.
