Browse Product Recalls
8 consumer product safety recalls from CPSC.
Product Safety Recalls Database
Browse the complete CPSC product recall database with 8 entries. Every recall listed below was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and includes the product name, identified hazard, and available remedy. Use the filters to narrow results by year, remedy type, or keyword. Each recall links to a full detail page with manufacturer information, units sold, and specific consumer instructions.
Product Safety Recalls
Browse 8 consumer product recalls from CPSC.
| Date | Product | Hazard | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2005 | Makita 7-inch Angle Grinder | The guards on some of these angle grinders will not fully cover a hubbed grinding wheel. As a res... | Replace |
| Sep 11, 2005 | Makita Chain Saws | The flywheels on some of the chain saws can come apart during use, which could cause serious pers... | - |
| Mar 5, 2003 | Makita electric orbit sanders, models BO5000 and BO5001 | The pads on the sanders can break apart during use and strike the operator, posing an injury haza... | Repair |
| Dec 18, 2002 | Makita Circular Saws | The lower blade guard of the saw can become jammed, which can result in the consumer coming in co... | Repair |
| Jun 25, 2001 | Backpack blowers | The fuel tanks on these blowers can leak, posing a fire hazard and risk of burn injuries to consu... | Repair |
| Oct 16, 2000 | Bosch-brand drills; Makita-brand rotary hammers, drills and screwdrivers; and... | The switches on these power tools can stick. The tools can continue to operate after the trigger ... | Replace, Repair |
| Dec 21, 1995 | Makita Angle Grinders and Angle Sanders | If the drive spindle on these power tools breaks during use, the grinder or sanding disc could se... | Repair |
| Feb 23, 1995 | Makita 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 brea... | Repair |
Frequently Asked Questions
Use the search and filter tools above to look up products by name, brand, or keyword. You can also filter by year or remedy type. If you find a match, the recall notice will include details about what to do next, typically contacting the manufacturer for a free refund, replacement, or repair. The CPSC also maintains a free email alert service at cpsc.gov where you can sign up to receive notifications about new recalls.
Stop using the product immediately, especially if the recall involves a fire, choking, or laceration hazard. Follow the instructions in the recall notice to get your remedy (refund, replacement, or repair). Most recalls include a toll-free number and website where you can register. Keep the product in a safe place, do not throw it away until you have received your remedy, as you may need to return it or provide proof of disposal.
The most common hazards include fire and burn risks, choking hazards (especially in children's products), laceration and cut injuries, electric shock, fall hazards, entrapment, chemical exposure, and lead paint contamination. Fire hazards are consistently the most frequent reason for recalls, often involving lithium-ion batteries, electrical components, or flammable materials.