CPSCCPSC · Consumer products·Recall number 03091
Makita electric orbit sanders, models BO5000 and BO5001
Published May 22, 2025 · Recall initiated: March 6, 2003
What's the hazard
The pads on the sanders can break apart during use and strike the operator, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
What to do
Consumers should stop using the recalled sanders immediately and return them to the nearest Makita factory service center, for a free repair.
Recall details
- Brand
- Makita U.S.A. Inc., of La Mirada, Calif.
- Manufacturer
- Makita U.S.A. Inc., of La Mirada, Calif.
- Distributor
- Home centers, hardware stores and industrial suppliers nationwide sold the sanders, from April 1992 through February 2003, for between $110 and $125.
- Country
- US