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

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

Recall #: 03101
Affected scope: About 14,300

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Hitachi Koki U.S.A., Ltd., of Norcross, Ga. recalled The recall involves 7 1/4-inch circular saws with model numbers C7SB2 or C7BD2 and serial….

CPSC, Hitachi Koki U.S.A., Ltd. Announce Recall to Repair Circular Saws was recalled by Hitachi Koki U.S.A., Ltd., of Norcross, Ga. in March 27, 2003. Reason: The lower blade guards on these saws can stick in the open position, exposing the blade and posing a serious …. Remedy: Consumers should stop using these circular saws immediately and return them to Hitachi fo…. Verify recall #03101 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Hitachi Koki U.S.A., Ltd., of Norcross, Ga. issued this CPSC recall-The lower blade guards on these saws can stick in the open position, exposing the blade and posing a serious ….

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agency class: March 27, 2003
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #03101 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product 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.

Reason for recall

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

Remedy, what to do

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

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	03101
Date reported	March 27, 2003
Date initiated	March 27, 2003
Recalling firm	Hitachi Koki U.S.A., Ltd., of Norcross, Ga.
Affected scope	About 14,300
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

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

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Why was this product recalled? ▼

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

What should consumers do? ▼

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

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on March 27, 2003. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 03101.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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