CPSC2003-03-06
CPSC, Makita U.S.A. Announce Recall to Repair Electric Sanders
Makita U.S.A. Inc., of La Mirada, Calif.
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.
Sold at
Home centers, hardware stores and industrial suppliers nationwide sold the sanders, from April 1992 through February 2003, for between $110 and $125.
Affected count
About 350,000
Injuries reported
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.
Manufactured in
United States
Products
Makita electric orbit sanders, models BO5000 and BO5001
Consumer 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
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-Makita-USA-Announce-Recall-to-Repair-Electric-Sanders-Don't want to check this manually?
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