CPSC, Makita U.S.A. Announce Recall to Repair Electric Sanders
The hazard
The pads on the sanders can break apart during use and strike the operator, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
Incidents 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.
What to do now
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 photos
Photos: U.S. CPSC
Full official 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.