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CPSC, Makita U.S.A. Inc. Announce Recall of Chain Saws

Date: September 12, 2005
Company: Makita U.S.A. Inc., of La Mirada, Calif.
Status: Ongoing
Source: CPSC

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

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.

Affected Products

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.

Why Was This Recalled?

The flywheels on some of the chain saws can come apart during use, which could cause serious personal injury.

Where Was This Sold?

Distribution information not available.

About Makita U.S.A. Inc., of La Mirada, Calif.

Makita U.S.A. Inc., of La Mirada, Calif. has 3 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the CPSC. Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report