CPSC2025-09-04
Makita U.S.A., Inc. Recalls Cordless Grease Guns and Grease Gun Hoses Due to Laceration Hazard
Makita U.S.A. Inc., of La Mirada, California
Hazard
The flexible grease gun hose can develop a hole allowing grease to be ejected while using the grease gun, posing a laceration hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Makita Cordless Grease Guns and Makita Grease Gun Hoses and contact Makita for a free replacement hose.
Sold at
Hardware and home improvement stores nationwide and on various websites from June 2020 through January 2025 for between $60 and $390.
Affected count
About 62,927
Injuries reported
The firm has received five reports of incidents worldwide of the grease gun hose failing, including five laceration injuries. All five incidents were reported outside the United States.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Makita Professional Cordless Grease Guns and Makita Grease Gun Hoses
Consumer contact
Makita U.S.A., Inc. toll-free at 800-462-5482 from 8 a.m. to 7:45 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or by email at greasegunrecall@makitausa.com. Consumers may also visit the company's website at www.makitatools.com/recall or go to www.makitatools.com and click on "Important Safety Notice/Recall" located at the top right of the page under "Support" for recall details and additional information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Makita-USA-Inc-Recalls-Cordless-Grease-Guns-and-Grease-Gun-Hoses-Due-to-Laceration-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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