Skip to main content

Makita Recalls Circular Saws Due to Laceration Hazard

  •  Makita 5057KB circular saw
  • Makita 5057KB circular saw nameplate
Name of Product:
Circular saws
Hazard:

The lower blade guard can malfunction and expose the blade, posing a laceration hazard and risk of injury to the consumer.

Remedy:
Repair
Recall Date:
October 20, 2016
Units:
About 450
Consumer Contact

Makita U.S.A. at 800-462-5482 from 8 a.m. to 7:45 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.makitatools.com for more information.

Recall Details

Description:

This recall involves the Makita 5057KB 7-1/4” circular saw with dust collector. The model number and serial number are located on the black nameplate under the name “Makita.” The saw’s housing is a blue-green color and “Makita” is printed on the dust cover. The serial number ranges included in this recall are: 12638-12737, 12978-13027, 13208-13257, 13322-13351, 13376-13405, 13578-13627, 13658-13707 and 13900-13979. 

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled circular saws and contact Makita to schedule a free repair.

Incidents/Injuries:

None reported

Sold At:
Tools Plus and other industrial suppliers nationwide and various websites including www.Amazon.com from March 2016 through September 2016 for about $400.
Importer(s):

Makita U.S.A. Inc., of La Mirada, Calif.

Distributor(s):
Makita U.S.A. Inc., of La Mirada, Calif.
Manufactured In:
Japan
Recall number:
17-019
Fast Track Recall

Note: Individual Commissioners may have statements related to this topic. Please visit www.cpsc.gov/commissioners to search for statements related to this or other topics.

If you are experiencing issues with a recall remedy or believe a company is being non-responsive to your remedy request, please use this form and explain the situation to CPSC.
About the U.S. CPSC

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risk of injury or death associated with the use of thousands of types of consumer products. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product-related incidents cost the nation more than $1 trillion annually. CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products has contributed to a decline in the rate of injuries associated with consumer products over the past 50 years.

Federal law prohibits any person from selling products subject to a Commission ordered recall or a voluntary recall undertaken in consultation with the CPSC.

For lifesaving information:
Choose Your Recall Emails Get Notified About Each Recall via Email.
Report an unsafe product