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CPSC, Makita U.S.A. Announce Recall to Repair Electric Sanders is CPSC recall #03091, announced on March 6, 2003. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is consumers should stop using the recalled sanders immediately and return them to the nearest makita factory service center, for a free repair.. Affected brand: Makita U.S.A. Inc..
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.
Affected products
Makita electric orbit sanders, models BO5000 and BO5001
Recalled brands
Makita U.S.A. Inc.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled sanders immediately and return them to the nearest Makita factory service center, for a free repair.
Recall date
March 6, 2003
CPSC recall #03091 covers CPSC, Makita U.S.A. Announce Recall to Repair Electric Sanders, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on March 6, 2003. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.
The CPSC remedy for recall #03091 is consumers should stop using the recalled sanders immediately and return them to the nearest makita factory service center, for a free repair.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.
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The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-Makita-USA-Announce-Recall-to-Repair-Electric-Sanders-. RecallDocket links to it from this page.
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