Makita Canada Inc. recalls Makita and Dolmar Chainsaws
- Starting date:
- July 19, 2018
- Posting date:
- July 19, 2018
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Tools and Electrical Products
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Laceration Hazard
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-67192
Affected products
Makita and Dolmar 64, 73 and 79 cc Gas Powered Chainsaws
Product description
This recall involves Makita and Dolmar brand chainsaws in the 64, 73 and 79 cc classes. These chainsaws were sold with and without chainsaw bars and chains. The motor housing/fuel tank are either red/orange or teal blue in colour.
The model number and date of manufacture are located on the label at the back of the saw near the handle. The table below provides the model number and date of manufacture of the affected chainsaws.
| Class | Brand | Model Number | Date of Manufacture (DOM) |
|---|---|---|---|
|
64cc |
Makita |
DCS6401-PH |
Before June 1, 2018 |
|
DCS6421-PH |
|||
|
DCS6421-20 |
|||
|
Dolmar |
PS6400 |
||
|
73cc |
Makita |
DCS7301-PH |
Before June 1, 2018 |
|
DCS7301-20 |
|||
|
EA7300PRFE |
|||
|
EA7300P50E |
|||
|
Dolmar |
PS7300 |
||
|
PS7310 |
|||
|
79cc |
Makita |
DCS7901-PH |
Before June 1, 2018 |
|
Dolmar |
PS7900 |
||
|
|
PS7910 |
Hazard identified
The automatic chain brake does not easily engage when the saw kicks back, possibly exposing the user to contact with the chain while it is still moving, posing a laceration hazard.
As of July 4, 2018, the company has received no report of incident or injury in Canada.
Number sold
Approximately 2,503 units of the affected products were sold in Canada.
Time period sold
The affected products were sold in Canada from April 2002 to June 2018.
Place of origin
Manufactured in Germany
Companies
- Distributor
-
Makita Canada Inc.
Whitby
Ontario
CANADA
- Manufacturer
-
Dolmar GMBH, Makita Engineering
Hamburg
GERMANY
What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the affected chainsaws, and take the saw to the nearest Makita Canada Factory Service Centre to have the saw examined and repaired free of charge.
For more information, consumers may contact the nearest Makita Factory Service Centre, by email or by visiting the company's website.
Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.
Health Canada would like to remind Canadians to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.
This recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website. You can visit this site for more information on other international consumer product recalls.