Makita Recalls Circular Saws Due to Laceration Hazard
CPSC recall 17019. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The lower blade guard can malfunction and expose the blade, posing a laceration hazard and risk of injury to the consumer.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled circular saws and contact Makita to schedule a free repair.
CPSC recall 17019 has the recall date 20 Oct 2016. The notice names the firm Makita. The recall has about 450 units. The median CPSC recall of 2016 has 6,400 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Laceration.
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| Incidents and injuries | None reported |
|---|---|
| Units | 450 |
| Remedy options | Repair |
| Description | This recall involves the Makita 5057KB 7-1/4" circular saw with dust collector. The model number and serial number are located on the black nameplate under the name "Makita." The saw's housing is a blue-green color and "Makita" is printed on the dust cover. The serial number ranges included in this recall are: 12638-12737, 12978-13027, 13208-13257, 13322-13351, 13376-13405, 13578-13627, 13658-13707 and 13900-13979. |
| Product | Circular saws, About 450 |
| Sold at | Tools Plus and other industrial suppliers nationwide and various websites including www.Amazon.com from March 2016 through September 2016 for about $400. |
| Importer | Makita U.S.A. Inc |
| Distributor | Makita U.S.A. Inc |
| Made in | Japan |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 450Median of 2016: 6,400
- CPSC recalls of 2016
- 330
- Recalls of 2016 with one of the same hazards
- 9%
- Recalls on the register that name Makita
- 9
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 4 Sep 2025 | Makita U.S.A., Inc. Recalls Cordless Grease Guns and Grease Gun Hoses Due to Laceration Hazard |
| 4 Aug 2022 | Makita U.S.A. Recalls Cordless Hedge Trimmers Due to Laceration Hazard |
| 10 Nov 2005 | CPSC, Makita U.S.A. Inc. Announce Recall of Angle Grinders |
| 12 Sep 2005 | CPSC, Makita U.S.A. Inc. Announce Recall of Chain Saws |
| 6 Mar 2003 | CPSC, Makita U.S.A. Announce Recall to Repair Electric Sanders |
| 19 Dec 2002 | CPSC, Makita U.S.A. Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Circular Saws |
| 22 Dec 1995 | CPSC, Makita Announce Angle Grinder And Angle Sander Recall |
| 27 Feb 1995 | CPSC And Makita Announce Random Orbit Sander Recall |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 17019The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 17019. https://recallregister.com/product/7886-makita-recalls-circular-saws-due-to-laceration-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 17019 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
None reported
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Tools Plus and other industrial suppliers nationwide and various websites including www.Amazon.com from March 2016 through September 2016 for about $400.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 17019?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Repair
- How many units are in CPSC recall 17019?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 450