CPSC, Hitachi Koki U.S.A., Ltd. Announce Recall to Repair Circular Saws
CPSC recall 03101. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The lower blade guards on these saws can stick in the open position, exposing the blade and posing a serious laceration hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using these circular saws immediately and return them to Hitachi for a free repair.
CPSC recall 03101 has the recall date 27 Mar 2003. The notice names the firm Hitachi Koki. The recall has about 14,300 units. The median CPSC recall of 2003 has 9,900 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Laceration. CPSC gives the product type Circular Saws.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Hitachi has not received any reports of injuries, but has received two reports from consumers of the lower guards sticking. |
|---|---|
| Units | 14,300 |
| 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. |
| Product | Hitachi circular saws, About 14,300, Circular Saws |
| Sold at | Home centers, hardware stores and industrial suppliers nationwide sold these circular saws, from August 2002 through March 2003, for between $90 and $100. |
| Manufacturer | Hitachi Koki U.S.A., Ltd |
| Made in | United States |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 14,300Median of 2003: 9,900
- CPSC recalls of 2003
- 215
- Recalls of 2003 with one of the same hazards
- 7%
- Recalls of 2003 in the category Circular Saws
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name Hitachi Koki
- 4
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 12 Jun 2014 | Hitachi Koki Recalls Pneumatic Nailers Due to Injury Hazards |
| 5 Mar 2014 | Hitachi Koki Recalls Grass Trimmers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards |
| 11 Mar 2010 | Coil Nailers Recalled by Hitachi Koki Due to Serious Injury Hazard |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 03101The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 03101. https://recallregister.com/product/2373-cpsc-hitachi-koki-u-s-a-ltd-announce-recall-to-repair-circular-saws/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 03101 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Hitachi has not received any reports of injuries, but has received two reports from consumers of the lower guards sticking.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Home centers, hardware stores and industrial suppliers nationwide sold these circular saws, from August 2002 through March 2003, for between $90 and $100.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 03101?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 14,300
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
United States