CPSC, Makita U.S.A. Announce Recall to Repair Electric Sanders
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2364.
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.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2364.
Consumers should stop using the recalled sanders immediately and return them to the nearest Makita factory service center, for a free repair.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Home Centers, Hardware Stores And Industrial Suppliers Nationwide Sold The Sanders, From April 1992 Through February 2003, For Between $110 And $125. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2364.
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
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Home Centers, Hardware Stores And Industrial Suppliers Nationwide Sold The Sanders, From April 1992 Through February 2003, For Between $110 And $125. Recall FAQ
Home Centers, Hardware Stores And Industrial Suppliers Nationwide Sold The Sanders, From April 1992 Through February 2003, For Between $110 And $125. is the subject of a tools recall: CPSC, Makita U.S.A. Announce Recall to Repair Electric Sanders. The notice was published on March 6, 2003 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 350,000 units are potentially affected.