CPSC, Hitachi Koki U.S.A., Ltd. Announce Recall to Repair Circular Saws

Recall at a glance

What was recalled

The recall involves 7 1/4-inch circular saws with model numbers C7SB2 or C7BD2 and serial numbers that begin with C62, C72, C82, C92, C02 or CN2. The model number is located on the green nameplate on the motor housing below the name "Hitachi." The serial number is stamped at the lower right of the nameplate. The saw's housing is green and the name "Hitachi" also is written on the metal blade guard.

Is my product affected?

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• Hitachi circular saws · About 14,300 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Home centers, hardware stores and industrial suppliers nationwide sold these circular saws, from August 2002 through March 2003, for between $90 and $100.; Hitachi Koki U.S.A., Ltd., of Norcross, Ga..

Injuries or incidents reported

Hitachi has not received any reports of injuries, but has received two reports from consumers of the lower guards sticking.

Consumer contact

For more information, contact Hitachi at (800) 706-7337 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

Recall history and context

Hitachi Koki appears in 4 CPSC recalls on record. See all Hitachi Koki recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 83 recalls in the tools, lawn and garden category, 8 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

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