CPSC, Makita U.S.A. Announce Recall to Repair Electric Sanders

Recalled March 6, 2003 · CPSC recall 03091 · Makita

Hazard

The pads on the sanders can break apart during use and strike the operator, posing an injury hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the recalled sanders immediately and return them to the nearest Makita factory service center, for a free repair.

Units

About 350,000

Incidents / injuries

Makita U.S.A. Inc. has received 13 reports of pads coming apart, including three minor injuries that resulted from pieces of the pad striking consumers.

Description

The recalled sanders include the BO5000 and BO5001 model numbers, which can be found on the silver nameplate on the sander's body. The sander's housing is blue and the name "Makita" appears in large white letters on the motor housing.

What to do

Consumers should stop using the recalled sanders immediately and return them to the nearest Makita factory service center, for a free repair.

Contact

For more information on how to return the sanders or to locate the nearest Makita factory service center, consumers should contact Makita at (800) 462-5482 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday or log on to the company's website at www.makitatools.com

Product

Makita electric orbit sanders, models BO5000 and BO5001

Manufacturer(s)

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

Retailers

Home centers, hardware stores and industrial suppliers nationwide sold the sanders, from April 1992 through February 2003, for between $110 and $125.

Made in

United States

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →