Product description

The mitre saw was sold in all Australian states and territories from November 1996.

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Reason 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. In the event of improper or incorrect use by an operator, (i.e., use that does not comply with the Instruction Manual), 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 (telephone number 1300 444 822) to make arrangements for remedial action as appropriate for the model concerned.

Details to help identify the product

Supplier running the recall

Hitachi Power Tools Australia Pty Ltd

Where the product was sold

Nationally

Responsible regulators

Regulators are established or appointed by government. They enforce regulations and rules.

Quote PRA number 2007/9651 when contacting a regulator about this recall.

Recall and remedy questions

Contact the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission if you have:

  • a question about the remedy being offered to you by the business that is responsible for managing this recall, or
  • concerns about the way the business is managing this recall.