Quick answer
CPSC, Makita U.S.A. Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Circular Saws is CPSC recall #03053, announced on December 19, 2002. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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 remedy is consumers should stop using the circular saws immediately and return them to the nearest makita factory service center for a free repair.. Affected brand: Makita U.S.A. Inc..
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.
Affected products
Makita Circular Saws
Recalled brands
Makita U.S.A. Inc.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the circular saws immediately and return them to the nearest Makita factory service center for a free repair.
Recall date
December 19, 2002
CPSC recall #03053 covers CPSC, Makita U.S.A. Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Circular Saws, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on December 19, 2002. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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 CPSC remedy for recall #03053 is consumers should stop using the circular saws immediately and return them to the nearest makita factory service center for a free repair.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.
If you sell CPSC, Makita U.S.A. Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Circular Saws on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.
The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-Makita-USA-Inc-Announce-Recall-to-Repair-Circular-Saws-. RecallDocket links to it from this page.
Sell on Shopify? Stay ahead of every CPSC recall.
RecallDocket automatically checks your catalog against new CPSC recalls and alerts you the moment one of your products is affected.
Install RecallDocket — free