Reported Sep 4, 2025
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
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Makita Cordless Grease Guns and Makita Grease Gun Hoses and contact Makita for a free replacement hose.
Firm 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.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Makita Professional Cordless Grease Guns and Makita Grease Gun Hoses
- Amount recalled
- About 62,927
Where it was sold
Sold at Hardware and home improvement stores nationwide and on various websites from June 2020 through January 2025 for between $60 and $390..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
The flexible grease gun hose can develop a hole allowing grease to be ejected while using the grease gun, posing a laceration hazard.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: 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.
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