CPSC2005-11-10
CPSC, Makita U.S.A. Inc. Announce Recall of Angle Grinders
Makita U.S.A. Inc., of La Mirada, Calif.
Hazard
The guards on some of these angle grinders will not fully cover a hubbed grinding wheel. As a result, if the hubbed grinding wheel comes apart during use, it could hit the user, possibly causing serious personal injury.
Remedy
Consumers with these angle grinders should stop using them with a hubbed grinding wheel immediately and contact Makita to arrange for a replacement of their guard, free of charge. Known purchasers were sent direct mail notification of this recall.
Sold at
Industrial suppliers and home centers from about July 2005 through September 2005 for about $179.
Affected count
About 1,500
Injuries reported
Makita has not received any reports of incidents or injury.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Makita 7-inch Angle Grinders
Consumer contact
For more information, call Makita toll-free at (866) 838-5008 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit their Web site at www.makitatools.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/CPSC-Makita-USA-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Angle-GrindersDon't want to check this manually?
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