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CPSCCPSC · Consumer products·Recall number 03053

Makita Circular Saws

Published May 8, 2025 · Recall initiated: December 19, 2002

What's the hazard

The lower blade guard of the saw can become jammed, which can result in the consumer coming in contact with the blade and suffering a serious injury.

What to do

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

Recall details

Brand
Makita U.S.A. Inc., of La Mirada, Calif.
Distributor
Home centers, hardware stores and industrial suppliers nationwide sold the circular saws, from April 1998 to November 2002, for between $99 and $119.
Country
US
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