CPSC, Makita U.S.A. Inc. Announce Recall of Chain Saws
Home product recall 05-265. Announced by CPSC on Sep 12, 2005.
- CPSC: stop using it
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The short answer
Announced by CPSC on Sep 12, 2005. Copied from CPSC on Oct 19, 2026.
- Stop using it what CPSC tells owners to do now (needs attention)
- About 3,400 units units, as CPSC gives them
- Reported injuries, in the notice (needs attention)
Every line below is in CPSC’s own words, with its source beside it.
What’s wrong with it?
The flywheels on some of the chain saws can come apart during use, which could cause serious personal injury.
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What should you do?
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.
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- How to reach the firm: For more information, call Makita toll-free at (866) 714-3860, Ext.232 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit their Web site at www.makitatools.com
Which ones are recalled?
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.
About 3,400 units units, as CPSC gives them.
Makita Chain Saws.
CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.
CPSC’s photos
CPSC shows 1 photo on its notice. Hearth Record doesn’t copy them; each opens on cpsc.gov.
Who made and sold it?
- Distributed by Makita U.S.A. Inc., La Mirada, Calif.
- Outdoor power equipment distributors and industrial contractor supply houses nationwide sold these chain saws, from October 2004 through August 2005, for between $520 and $730.
- Made in Germany, as the notice gives it.
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Was anyone hurt?
Makita has received three reports of the flywheel coming apart. There have been no reports of injury.
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What the record doesn’t say
- The notice lists no UPCs, so check the model, the description and the photos.
- The notice lists no model numbers in a field of their own; its description may give them.
- How many have been returned or fixed isn’t in the notice.
Hearth Record wrote these lines.
Sources
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Recalls API.
Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.
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