Makita U.S.A. Inc. Recall of Angle Grinders
Makita 7-inch Angle Grinder
Date of Recall
2005-11-10CPSC Release Number
06-029Manufactured In
ChinaCompany Phone Number
(866) 838-5008Units
About 1,500Distributor
Makita U.S.A. Inc., of La Mirada, Calif.Sold By
Industrial suppliers and home centers from about July 2005 through September 2005 for about $179.Problem/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.Injuries/Incidents
Makita has not received any reports of incidents or injury.Description
The recall only involves Makita GA7011C 7-inch angle grinders. The grinder's model number and serial number are located on the silver nameplate which is located above the trigger switch. The last four digits of the serial numbers of the recalled grinders are in the following ranges:1745 – 1748 | 1768 – 1778 | 1780 – 1784 | 1797 – 1808 | 1861 – 1872 |
1885 – 1892 | 1897 – 1900 | 1909 – 1912 | 1921 – 1924 | 1953 – 1956 |
1969 – 1972 | 1989 – 1992 | 2013 – 2016 | 2025 – 2028 | 2465 – 2468 |
2471 – 2472 | 2477 – 2484 | 2489 – 2496 | 2501 – 2508 | 2513 – 2520 |
2529 – 2540 | 2549 – 2560 | 2573 – 2576 | 3133 – 3137 | 3162 – 3169 |
3874 | 3590 – 3613 |
Remedy
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.Consumer Contact
For more information, call Makita toll-free at (866) 838-5008 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit their Web site at www.makitatools.comRecall Comments
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