Makita recommends customers immediately stop using the chainsaw, drain any fuel/oil and take the tool to your nearest Authorised Makita Service Agent for a no charge repair of the chain brake mechanism.
For assistance to locate your nearest Authorised Makita Service Agent contact Makita on 1300 361 690 between 8am and 5pm (AEST).
Customers may also return the product to their place of purchase for repair to be arranged on their behalf.
See productsafety.gov.au for Australian product recall information
With a production date range between 16.01 (2016 January) and 17.06 (2017 June)
Check the model and production date of your brushcutter (see illustration on right).
To assist you to identify if you have a product affected by this recall, please select your model number from the list below then enter your serial number. Alternatively you can contact Makita on 1300 361 690 between 8am and 5pm (AEST).
If the model and serial number is affected by this recall, stop using the tool immediately and carefully drain the fuel tank.
Take the tool to your nearest Makita Service Centre for a no charge replacement of the fuel tank seal & fuel lines, or contact us on 1300 361 690 and we can assist in arranging the repair at your closest Authorised Service Agent.
See productsafety.gov.au for Australian product recall information
In the interest of user safety, Makita Australia Pty Ltd is undertaking a safety recall of Makita Circular Saw model 5057KB for replacement of Saw Base.
AFFECTED RANGE OF SERIAL NUMBERS |
From | To | From | To |
12541 | 12588 | 13352 | 13375 |
12738 | 12875 | 13406 | 13453 |
12876 | 12929 | 13554 | 13577 |
13028 | 13099 | 13804 | 13899 |
13100 | 13123 | 14002 | 14049 |
13258 | 13305 |
CCheck model and serial number of your saw (see the illustration below ). If the model and serial number of your saw is within the affected range – stop using the saw immediately.
Contact Makita on 1300 361 690 between 8am and 5pm weekdays to arrange repair by the nearest Authorised Makita Service Agent at no charge.
See productsafety.gov.au for Australian product recall information