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CPSC, Makita U.S.A. Inc. Announce Recall of Angle Grinders

Category
Units Affected
1,500
Recall Date
November 10, 2005
Issuing Agency
Hazard
Injury
Industrial Suppliers And Home Centers From About July 2005 Through September 2005 For About $179. recall product photo 1

CPSC Recall Notice

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-3157.

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 The grinder's housing is blue and the name "Makita" appears in large white letters on the housing. No other Makita grinders are involved in the recall.

Corrective Action (per CPSC)

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-3157.

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.

✅ What you should do

  1. Stop using the product if you own it.
  2. Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
  3. Contact Industrial Suppliers And Home Centers From About July 2005 Through September 2005 For About $179. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
  4. For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
  5. 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-3157.

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.com

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Industrial Suppliers And Home Centers From About July 2005 Through September 2005 For About $179. Recall FAQ

Industrial Suppliers And Home Centers From About July 2005 Through September 2005 For About $179. is the subject of a tools recall: CPSC, Makita U.S.A. Inc. Announce Recall of Angle Grinders. The notice was published on November 10, 2005 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 1,500 units are potentially affected.