CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

Amputation
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • December 19, 2002

CPSC, Makita U.S.A. Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Circular Saws

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.

Required Consumer Action

Consumers should stop using the circular saws immediately and return them to the nearest Makita factory service center for a free repair.

Contact Information

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 Details

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.
Injuries
Makita U.S.A. Inc. has not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
Manufacturer
Makita
Recall Number
03053

Product Information

Product Name
Makita circular saws
Product Type
Circular Saws
Manufacturer Name
Makita
Imported By
Makita U.S.A. Inc., of La Mirada, Calif.
Manufactured In
China

Register This Product

Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Phone (800) 462-5482
Full Contact Information

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.