PRA number
2007/9193
Published date
Product description
C8FB2 mitre saw sold in all Australian states and territories between April 1996 and February 2007. C10FCB mitre saw sold in all Australian states and territories between June 2001 and May 2005. C10FS mitre saw sold in all Australian states and territories between August 1994 and June 2003. C12FA mitre saw sold in all Australian states and territories between December 1989 and December 2001. C7FS mitre saw sold in all Australian states and territories between June 1997 and March 1998.
Reasons the product is recalled
When the saw head is in its fully upright position, the self adjusting guard of the product does not completely enclose the lower portion of the blade unprotected by the fixed guard. In the event of improper or incorrect use by an operator, the current blade guard configuration does not provide optimum protection from the exposed portion of the blade.
The hazards to consumers
Injury
What consumers should do
Any owners should contact Hitachi Power Tools Australia's Customer Service Centre (phone no. 1800 100 600) to make arrangements for the fitting of a modification to the blade guard or other remedial action as appropriate for the model concerned.
Supplier
Hitachi Power Tools Australia Pty Limited
Where the product was sold
Nationally
Responsible regulator
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is the responsible regulator for this recall.
