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

Recall at a glance

What was recalled

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.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

• Makita electric orbit sanders, models BO5000 and BO5001 · About 350,000 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Home centers, hardware stores and industrial suppliers nationwide sold the sanders, from April 1992 through February 2003, for between $110 and $125.; Makita U.S.A. Inc., of La Mirada, Calif..

Injuries or 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.

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

Recall history and context

Makita appears in 6 CPSC recalls on record. See all Makita recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 83 recalls in the tools, lawn and garden category, 8 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

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