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CPSC, Makita U.S.A. Inc. Announce Recall of Chain Saws is CPSC recall #05265, announced on September 12, 2005. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recall involves Makita DCS6401 and DCS7901-model chain saws, in which the last five digits of the serial numbers are within the following ranges: Chain saw Model Serial Number Range DCS6401 41915 through 45612 81722 through 82057 DCS7901 31182 through 31491 The chain saw's housing is teal with the name "Makita" written on it. The chain saw's serial number can be found on the right hand side of the silver nameplate which is located on the back of the fuel tank. No other Makita chain saws are involved in the recall. Any DCS6401 or DCS7901 chain saws with the letter "N" preceding the serial number on the nameplate and a blue dot on the shipping carton have been repaired and are not involved in the recall. The remedy is consumers should stop using these recalled chain saws immediately and contact makita to arrange for a free repair. known purchasers were sent direct mail notification of this recall.. Affected brand: Makita U.S.A. Inc..
The recall involves Makita DCS6401 and DCS7901-model chain saws, in which the last five digits of the serial numbers are within the following ranges: Chain saw Model Serial Number Range DCS6401 41915 through 45612 81722 through 82057 DCS7901 31182 through 31491 The chain saw's housing is teal with the name "Makita" written on it. The chain saw's serial number can be found on the right hand side of the silver nameplate which is located on the back of the fuel tank. No other Makita chain saws are involved in the recall. Any DCS6401 or DCS7901 chain saws with the letter "N" preceding the serial number on the nameplate and a blue dot on the shipping carton have been repaired and are not involved in the recall.
Affected products
Makita Chain Saws
Recalled brands
Makita U.S.A. Inc.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these recalled chain saws immediately and contact Makita to arrange for a free repair. Known purchasers were sent direct mail notification of this recall.
Recall date
September 12, 2005
CPSC recall #05265 covers CPSC, Makita U.S.A. Inc. Announce Recall of Chain Saws, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on September 12, 2005. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recall involves Makita DCS6401 and DCS7901-model chain saws, in which the last five digits of the serial numbers are within the following ranges: Chain saw Model Serial Number Range DCS6401 41915 through 45612 81722 through 82057 DCS7901 31182 through 31491 The chain saw's housing is teal with the name "Makita" written on it. The chain saw's serial number can be found on the right hand side of the silver nameplate which is located on the back of the fuel tank. No other Makita chain saws are involved in the recall. Any DCS6401 or DCS7901 chain saws with the letter "N" preceding the serial number on the nameplate and a blue dot on the shipping carton have been repaired and are not involved in the recall.
The CPSC remedy for recall #05265 is consumers should stop using these recalled chain saws immediately and contact makita to arrange for a free repair. known purchasers were sent direct mail notification of this recall.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.
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The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Makita-USA-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Chain-Saws. RecallDocket links to it from this page.
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