Makita 7-inch Angle Grinders
Published November 10, 2005
Summary
CPSC records recall 06029, published November 10, 2005. Reported units: About 1,500.
What's the hazard
The guards on some of these angle grinders will not fully cover a hubbed grinding wheel. As a result, if the hubbed grinding wheel comes apart during use, it could hit the user, possibly causing serious personal injury.
What to do
Consumers with these angle grinders should stop using them with a hubbed grinding wheel immediately and contact Makita to arrange for a replacement of their guard, free of charge. Known purchasers were sent direct mail notification of this recall.
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Recall details
- Distributor
- Makita U.S.A. Inc., of La Mirada, Calif.
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was Makita 7-inch Angle Grinders recalled?
Yes. CPSC published recall 06029 on November 10, 2005. Reported hazard: The guards on some of these angle grinders will not fully cover a hubbed grinding wheel. As a result, if the hubbed grinding wheel comes apart during use, it could hit the user, possibly causing serious personal injury.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers with these angle grinders should stop using them with a hubbed grinding wheel immediately and contact Makita to arrange for a replacement of their guard, free of charge. Known purchasers were sent direct mail notification of this recall.