CPSC Recall in 2005: CPSC, Makita U.S.A. Inc. Announce Recall of Angle Grinders

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 06-029

Date: November 09, 2005

Product Name: Makita 7-inch Angle Grinder

Recall 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 - 17481768 - 17781780 - 17841797 - 18081861 - 18721885 - 18921897 - 19001909 - 19121921 - 19241953 - 19561969 - 19721989 - 19922013 - 20162025 - 20282465 - 24682471 - 24722477 - 24842489 - 24962501 - 25082513 - 25202529 - 25402549 - 25602573 - 25763133 - 31373162 - 316938743590 - 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.

Hazard Description:

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.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Replace

Units: About 1,500

Incidents:

Makita has not received any reports of incidents or injury.

Sold At:

Industrial suppliers and home centers from about July 2005 through September 2005 for about $179.

Manufactured In: