CPSC, Makita U.S.A. Announce Recall to Repair Electric Sanders

The pads on the sanders can break apart during use and strike the operator, posing an injury hazard to consumers.

Recall #: 03091
Affected scope: About 350,000

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Makita U.S.A. Inc., of La Mirada, Calif. recalled The recalled sanders include the BO5000 and BO5001 model numbers, which can be found on t….

CPSC, Makita U.S.A. Announce Recall to Repair Electric Sanders was recalled by Makita U.S.A. Inc., of La Mirada, Calif. in March 6, 2003. Reason: The pads on the sanders can break apart during use and strike the operator, posing an injury hazard to consum…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled sanders immediately and return them to the neare…. Verify recall #03091 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Makita U.S.A. Inc., of La Mirada, Calif. issued this CPSC recall-The pads on the sanders can break apart during use and strike the operator, posing an injury hazard to consum….

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agency class: March 6, 2003
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #03091 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product 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.

Reason for recall

The pads on the sanders can break apart during use and strike the operator, posing an injury hazard to consumers.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should stop using the recalled sanders immediately and return them to the nearest Makita factory service center, for a free repair.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	03091
Date reported	March 6, 2003
Date initiated	March 6, 2003
Recalling firm	Makita U.S.A. Inc., of La Mirada, Calif.
Affected scope	About 350,000
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should stop using the recalled sanders immediately and return them to the nearest Makita factory service center, for a …

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The pads on the sanders can break apart during use and strike the operator, posing an injury hazard to consumers.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should stop using the recalled sanders immediately and return them to the nearest Makita factory service center, for a free repair.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on March 6, 2003. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 03091.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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