CPSC recall 03053
Makita Circular Saws
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2025-05-08
On 2025-05-08 the CPSC announced a recall of Makita Circular Saws by Makita U, citing the lower blade guard of the saw can become jammed, which can result in the consumer coming in contact with the blade and suffering a serious injury.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 03053 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2002-12-19 |
| Published | 2025-05-08 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Makita U |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Makita Circular Saws | 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.
Reason
The lower blade guard of the saw can become jammed, which can result in the consumer coming in contact with the blade and suffering a serious injury.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-Makita-USA-Inc-Announce-Recall-to-Repair-Circular-Saws-
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