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

危险说明 Hazard

• The lower blade guards on these saws can stick in the open position, exposing the blade and posing a serious laceration hazard.

受影响产品

官方描述 Description

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.

事故与伤害 Incidents / Injuries

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

官方补救措施 Remedy

• Consumers should stop using these circular saws immediately and return them to Hitachi for a free repair.

消费者联系信息

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

相关企业

制造商：Hitachi Koki U.S.A., Ltd., of Norcross, Ga.

制造国家/地区：United States

零售商：Home centers, hardware stores and industrial suppliers nationwide sold these circular saws, from August 2002 through March 2003, for between $90 and $100.