March
27, 2003
Hitachi Koki U.S.A., Ltd., of
Norcross, Ga., is voluntarily recalling about 14,300 circular saws. The lower
blade guards on these saws can stick in the open position, exposing the blade
and posing a serious laceration hazard.
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.
Home centers, hardware stores and industrial suppliers nationwide sold these
circular saws from August 2002 through March 2003 for between $90 and $100.
Consumers should stop using these circular saws immediately and return them
to Hitachi for a free repair. For more information, contact Hitachi at (800)
706-7337 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's
Web site at http://www.hitachi.com/supportingdocs/consumerproducts/powertools/aboutUs/recall.pdf
Hitachi circular saws with a circle stamped on the UPC label on the box are not
included in this recall. Saws that have a light gray plastic stop between the
upper and lower blade guards where they overlap also are not included in this
recall.