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CPSC, Hitachi Koki U.S.A., Ltd. Announce Recall to Repair Circular Saws

U.S. CPSCCutsMar 27, 2003
Recalled Hitachi Circular Saw
Recalled Hitachi Circular Saw
Model Number Location on Recalled Hitachi Circular Saw
Model Number Location on Recalled Hitachi Circular Saw

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

The lower blade guards on these saws can stick in the open position, exposing the blade and posing a serious laceration hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these circular saws immediately and return them to Hitachi for a free repair.

Incidents & injuries

Hitachi has not received any reports of injuries, but has received two reports from consumers of the lower guards sticking.

Product description

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.

Sold on

Home centers, hardware stores and industrial suppliers nationwide sold these circular saws, from August 2002 through March 2003, for between $90 and $100.

Contact the company

For more information, contact Hitachi at (800) 706-7337 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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