Makita · Recalled
Makita Recalls Circular Saws Due to Laceration Hazard
The lower blade guard can malfunction and expose the blade, posing a laceration hazard and risk of injury to the consumer.
- Units
- About 450
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $400
- Remedy
- Repair
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Tools Plus and other industrial suppliers nationwide and various websites including www.Amazon.com from March 2016 through September 2016 for about $400.
- Product type
- Not stated
- Made in
- Japan
- Recalled by
- Makita U.S.A. Inc., of La Mirada, Calif.
Incident log
None reported
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled circular saws and contact Makita to schedule a free repair.
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.
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 OCT 20 2016; last revised OCT 27 2016.
