CPSC, Makita U.S.A. Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Circular Saws
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2329.
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.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2329.
Consumers should stop using the circular saws immediately and return them to the nearest Makita factory service center for a free repair.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Home Centers, Hardware Stores And Industrial Suppliers Nationwide Sold The Circular Saws, From April 1998 To November 2002, For Between $99 And $119. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2329.
For more information on how to return the saw or to locate the nearest Makita factory service center, consumers should contact Makita U.S.A. Inc. at (800) 462-5482 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
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Home Centers, Hardware Stores And Industrial Suppliers Nationwide Sold The Circular Saws, From April 1998 To November 2002, For Between $99 And $119. Recall FAQ
Home Centers, Hardware Stores And Industrial Suppliers Nationwide Sold The Circular Saws, From April 1998 To November 2002, For Between $99 And $119. is the subject of a tools recall: CPSC, Makita U.S.A. Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Circular Saws. The notice was published on December 19, 2002 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 180,000 units are potentially affected.