The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·06029·Announced 2005-11-10

Makita Recalls 7-inch Angle Grinders Due to Guard Defect

Makita is recalling about 1,500 7-inch angle grinders because the guards may not fully cover hubbed grinding wheels, posing a risk of serious injury if the wheel breaks.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where the guard defect could cause serious personal injury if a wheel breaks, but no injuries or incidents have been reported.

Plain-English summary

Makita U.S.A. Inc. is recalling approximately 1,500 Makita GA7011C 7-inch angle grinders. The recall involves grinders sold at industrial suppliers and home centers from about July 2005 through September 2005 for about $179. The grinders have a blue housing with "Makita" in large white letters, and the model and serial numbers are located on a silver nameplate above the trigger switch.

The hazard exists because the guards on some of these angle grinders will not fully cover a hubbed grinding wheel. If a hubbed grinding wheel comes apart during use, it could hit the user, possibly causing serious personal injury. Makita has not received any reports of incidents or injury related to this defect.

Consumers with these angle grinders should stop using them with a hubbed grinding wheel immediately and contact Makita to arrange for a free replacement of the guard. Known purchasers were sent direct mail notification of this recall. For more information, consumers can call Makita toll-free at (866) 838-5008 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit www.makitatools.com.

The recalled product

Product
Makita 7-inch Angle Grinders
Category
Consumer Product — Power Tools
Hazard
Affected units
1,500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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