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CPSC recall · Reported November 10, 2005

CPSC, Makita U.S.A. Inc. Announce Recall of Angle Grinders

The guards on some of these angle grinders will not fully cover a hubbed grinding wheel. As a result, if the hubbed grinding wheel comes apart during use, it could hit the user, p…

Recall #
06029
Affected scope
About 1,500
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Makita U.S.A. Inc., of La Mirada, Calif. recalled The recall only involves Makita GA7011C 7-inch angle grinders. The grinder's model number….

CPSC, Makita U.S.A. Inc. Announce Recall of Angle Grinders was recalled by Makita U.S.A. Inc., of La Mirada, Calif. in November 10, 2005. Reason: The guards on some of these angle grinders will not fully cover a hubbed grinding wheel. As a result, if the …. Remedy: Consumers with these angle grinders should stop using them with a hubbed grinding wheel i…. Verify recall #06029 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Makita U.S.A. Inc., of La Mirada, Calif. issued this CPSC recall-The guards on some of these angle grinders will not fully cover a hubbed grinding wheel. As a result, if the ….

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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #06029 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.

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Product description

The recall only involves Makita GA7011C 7-inch angle grinders. The grinder's model number and serial number are located on the silver nameplate, which is located above the trigger switch. The last four digits of the serial numbers of the recalled grinders are in the following ranges: 1745 - 1748 1768 - 1778 1780 - 1784 1797 - 1808 1861 - 1872 1885 - 1892 1897 - 1900 1909 - 1912 1921 - 1924 1953 - 1956 1969 - 1972 1989 - 1992 2013 - 2016 2025 - 2028 2465 - 2468 2471 - 2472 2477 - 2484 2489 - 2496 2501 - 2508 2513 - 2520 2529 - 2540 2549 - 2560 2573 - 2576 3133 - 3137 3162 - 3169 3874 3590 - 3613 The grinder's housing is blue and the name "Makita" appears in large white letters on the housing. No other Makita grinders are involved in the recall.

Reason for recall

The guards on some of these angle grinders will not fully cover a hubbed grinding wheel. As a result, if the hubbed grinding wheel comes apart during use, it could hit the user, possibly causing serious personal injury.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers with these angle grinders should stop using them with a hubbed grinding wheel immediately and contact Makita to arrange for a replacement of their guard, free of charge. Known purchasers were sent direct mail notification of this recall.

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 06029
Date reported November 10, 2005
Date initiated November 10, 2005
Recalling firm Makita U.S.A. Inc., of La Mirada, Calif.
Affected scope About 1,500
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 with these angle grinders should stop using them with a hubbed grinding wheel immediately and contact Makita to arrange…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
The recall only involves Makita GA7011C 7-inch angle grinders. The grinder's model number and serial number are located on the silver nameplate, which is located above the trigger switch. The last four digits of the serial numbers of the recalled grinders are in the following ranges: 1745 - 1748 1768 - 1778 1780 - 1784 1797 - 1808 1861 - 1872 1885 - 1892 1897 - 1900 1909 - 1912 1921 - 1924 1953 - 1956 1969 - 1972 1989 - 1992 2013 - 2016 2025 - 2028 2465 - 2468 2471 - 2472 2477 - 2484 2489 - 2496 2501 - 2508 2513 - 2520 2529 - 2540 2549 - 2560 2573 - 2576 3133 - 3137 3162 - 3169 3874 3590 - 3613 The grinder's housing is blue and the name "Makita" appears in large white letters on the housing. No other Makita grinders are involved in the recall.. Recalled by Makita U.S.A. Inc., of La Mirada, Calif.. Units affected: About 1,500.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The guards on some of these angle grinders will not fully cover a hubbed grinding wheel. As a result, if the hubbed grinding wheel comes apart during use, it could hit the user, possibly causing serious personal injury.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers with these angle grinders should stop using them with a hubbed grinding wheel immediately and contact Makita to arrange for a replacement of their guard, free of charge. Known purchasers were sent direct mail notification of this recall.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on November 10, 2005. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 06029.
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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