CPSC, Makita U.S.A. Announce Recall to Repair Electric Sanders
CPSC recall 03091. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The pads on the sanders can break apart during use and strike the operator, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using the recalled sanders immediately and return them to the nearest Makita factory service center, for a free repair.
CPSC recall 03091 has the recall date 6 Mar 2003. The notice names the firm Makita. The recall has about 350,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2003 has 9,900 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Impact injury. CPSC gives the product type Sanders/Grinders & Accessories.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Makita U.S.A. Inc. has received 13 reports of pads coming apart, including three minor injuries that resulted from pieces of the pad striking consumers. |
|---|---|
| Units | 350,000 |
| Description | 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. |
| Product | Makita electric orbit sanders, models BO5000 and BO5001, About 350,000, Sanders/Grinders & Accessories |
| Sold at | Home centers, hardware stores and industrial suppliers nationwide sold the sanders, from April 1992 through February 2003, for between $110 and $125. |
| Manufacturer | Makita U.S.A. Inc |
| Made in | United States |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 350,000Median of 2003: 9,900
- CPSC recalls of 2003
- 215
- Recalls of 2003 with one of the same hazards
- 5%
- Recalls of 2003 in the category Sanders/Grinders & Accessories
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name Makita
- 9
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 4 Sep 2025 | Makita U.S.A., Inc. Recalls Cordless Grease Guns and Grease Gun Hoses Due to Laceration Hazard |
| 4 Aug 2022 | Makita U.S.A. Recalls Cordless Hedge Trimmers Due to Laceration Hazard |
| 20 Oct 2016 | Makita Recalls Circular Saws Due to Laceration Hazard |
| 10 Nov 2005 | CPSC, Makita U.S.A. Inc. Announce Recall of Angle Grinders |
| 12 Sep 2005 | CPSC, Makita U.S.A. Inc. Announce Recall of Chain Saws |
| 19 Dec 2002 | CPSC, Makita U.S.A. Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Circular Saws |
| 22 Dec 1995 | CPSC, Makita Announce Angle Grinder And Angle Sander Recall |
| 27 Feb 1995 | CPSC And Makita Announce Random Orbit Sander Recall |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 03091The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 03091. https://recallregister.com/product/2364-cpsc-makita-u-s-a-announce-recall-to-repair-electric-sanders/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 03091 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Makita U.S.A. Inc. has received 13 reports of pads coming apart, including three minor injuries that resulted from pieces of the pad striking consumers.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Home centers, hardware stores and industrial suppliers nationwide sold the sanders, from April 1992 through February 2003, for between $110 and $125.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 03091?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 350,000
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
United States