Makita Random Orbit Finishing Sanders
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Makita U.S.A. Inc. is recalling approximately 130,000 units of its 5-inch Random Orbit Finishing Sanders, model B05000, sold nationwide from April 1992 through June 1994 for about $125 each. The metal fan inside the sander can fracture during use, and pieces of the broken fan may break through the motor cover and injure the operator. Makita has received about 10 reports of the fan breaking, including two incidents where fan pieces struck and injured the operators.
The recall applies only to model B05000 sanders that do not have an "N" stamp on the top left side of the identification sticker. According to the recall notice, consumers who own an affected sander should return it for repair to the nearest Makita Factory or Authorized Service Center listed in the phonebook, or call a Makita Service Center for assistance with any questions.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
Laceration
February 24, 1995 Release # 95-086 Washington, D.C. - CPSC, Makita U.S.A. Inc. of La Mirada, Calif., is recalling about 130,000 units of its 5-inch Random Orbit Finishing Sanders, model B05000. The metal fan inside the sander can fracture during use, causing pieces of the broken fan to break through the motor cover, possibly injuring the operator.Makita has received approximately 10 reports of the fan breaking, including two injuries that occurred when fan pieces struck the operators of the sander. The sanders were sold through various hardware stores, tool dealers, and home centers nationwide from April 1992 through June 1994 for about $125.00 each. This recall applies to Makita Random Orbit Sanders that are identified with the sticker depicted below, which reads: Makita previously repaired a number of orbit sanders prior to sale. Sanders that were already repaired before sale have the letter "N" stamped on the top left side of the identification sticker and printed before the serial number. This recall does not apply to the model B05001 sander.To avoid possible risk of personal injury or permanent damage to the sander, consumers who own the model B05000 sander without the "N" stamp should return the sander for repair to the nearest Makita Factory or Authorized Service Center, listed in the phonebook. Consumers who have any questions should call a Makita ServiceCenter for assistance
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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