CPSC, Makita U.S.A. Announce Recall to Repair Electric Sanders
USCPSC, Makita U.S.A. Announce Recall to Repair Electric Sanders
Recalling Firm: Makita U.S.A. Inc., of La Mirada, Calif.
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The pads on the sanders can break apart during use and strike the operator, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Makita electric orbit sanders, models BO5000 and BO5001
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-Makita-USA-Announce-Recall-to-Repair-Electric-Sanders- |
| Title | CPSC, Makita U.S.A. Announce Recall to Repair Electric Sanders |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Makita-sander-1.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Makita electric orbit sander |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Makita-sander-2.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Makita electric orbit sander |
| Hazards › Name | The pads on the sanders can break apart during use and strike the operator, posing an injury hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | 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. |
| Products › Name | Makita electric orbit sanders, models BO5000 and BO5001 |
| Products › Type | Sanders/Grinders & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 2110 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 350,000 |
| Recall I D | 2364 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the recalled sanders immediately and return them to the nearest Makita factory service center, for a free repair. |
| Retailers › Name | Home centers, hardware stores and industrial suppliers nationwide sold the sanders, from April 1992 through February 2003, for between $110 and $125. |
| Recall Date | 2003-03-06T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 03091 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Makita U.S.A. Inc., of La Mirada, Calif. |
| 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-05-22T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |
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