Makita Chain Saws
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Makita U.S.A. Inc. is recalling certain DCS6401 and DCS7901 model chain saws because the flywheels can come apart during use, posing a risk of serious personal injury. The recall affects only those chain saws with specific serial number ranges: DCS6401 models with serial numbers 41915-45612 or 81722-82057, and DCS7901 models with serial numbers 31182-31491. The recalled chain saws have teal-colored housings with "Makita" printed on them, and the serial number can be found on a silver nameplate on the back of the fuel tank. Chain saws with the letter "N" before the serial number and a blue dot on the shipping carton have already been repaired and are not part of this recall.
Consumers who own a recalled chain saw should stop using it immediately and contact Makita to arrange for a free repair. The company sent direct mail notification to known purchasers of the affected models.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
The flywheels on some of the chain saws can come apart during use, which could cause serious personal injury.
Consumers should stop using these recalled chain saws immediately and contact Makita to arrange for a free repair. Known purchasers were sent direct mail notification of this recall.
The recall involves Makita DCS6401 and DCS7901-model chain saws, in which the last five digits of the serial numbers are within the following ranges: Chain saw Model Serial Number Range DCS6401 41915 through 45612 81722 through 82057 DCS7901 31182 through 31491 The chain saw's housing is teal with the name "Makita" written on it. The chain saw's serial number can be found on the right hand side of the silver nameplate which is located on the back of the fuel tank. No other Makita chain saws are involved in the recall. Any DCS6401 or DCS7901 chain saws with the letter "N" preceding the serial number on the nameplate and a blue dot on the shipping carton have been repaired and are not involved in the recall.
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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