Makita Recalls Angle Grinders and Sanders Due to Spindle Breakage Risk

Plain-English summary

Makita U.S.A. Inc. is recalling approximately 7,500 Makita Angle Grinders and Angle Sanders in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The affected products include the Angle Sander (Model 9020L), the seven-inch Angle Grinder (Model 9027L), and the nine-inch Angle Grinder (Model 9029). These tools were sold nationwide at hardware stores, tool dealers, and home centers from November 1994 through November 1995.

The recall is necessary because the drive spindle on these power tools may break during use. If the spindle breaks, the grinder or sanding disc could separate from the tool, potentially injuring consumers or damaging the machines. Makita has received one report of a consumer who injured his arm when the spindle holding the cut-off wheel broke and the wheel separated from the tool.

Consumers who own one of the recalled angle grinders or angle sanders should immediately stop using the tool and return it to the nearest Makita factory or authorized service center for repair. This recall does not apply to sanders and grinders sold since November 1995 that bear a sticker saying "TYPE 2" on the tool and on the box. For more information, consumers can call (800) 4-MAKITA.

The recalled product

Product

Makita Angle Grinder power tools

Manufacturer

Makita

Category

Consumer Product — Power Tools

Hazard

• laceration
• structural-failure

Distribution

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