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Makita Recalls: 3 CPSC Recalls Since 2010
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced 3 recalls involving Makita products since 2010, the most recent on September 4, 2025. Each recall below shows what was recalled, the hazard, the model numbers and what to do. Always check the official notice: a recall can cover only some models, colours or production dates.
All Makita recalls
Makita U.S.A., Inc. Recalls Cordless Grease Guns and Grease Gun Hoses Due to Laceration Hazard
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.
· Official CPSC notice (opens in a new tab)
Product recall · September 4, 2025
Makita U.S.A., Inc. Recalls Cordless Grease Guns and Grease Gun Hoses Due to Laceration Hazard
- Recall number
- 25455
- Units
- About 62,927
- Hazard
- The flexible grease gun hose can develop a hole allowing grease to be ejected while using the grease gun, posing a laceration hazard.
- What was recalled
- This recall involves Makita Professional Cordless Grease Guns with model numbers XPG01S1, XPG01SR1 and XPG01Z, and Makita Grease Gun Hoses with model numbers 191A79-9, 191A80-4, 191W59-7 and 191W58-9. All affected models have spring ends. The model number is located on the manufacturer label on the right side of the grease guns. The following ranges of serial numbers are included in this recall. The serial number is located on the battery mounting port on the grease guns. Product Model No. Serial No. (From) Serial No. (To) Grease Gun XPG01Z 1624 2163 3030 5088 20459 22582 51237 23713 58316 59555 60012 69623 72766 73595 80926 86281 86612 89078 91449 94928 94999 106439 112804 115923 Grease Gun
- 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.
- Company
- Makita U.S.A. Inc., of La Mirada, California
- 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.
Makita U.S.A. Recalls Cordless Hedge Trimmers Due to Laceration Hazard
Hazard: The teal-colored guard on the recalled hedge trimmer's shear blade is missing, posing a laceration hazard to users.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cordless hedge trimmers and contact Makita U.S.A. Inc. for a free repair. Makita will provide consumers with a merchandise return label to ship the trimmers back to t…
· Official CPSC notice (opens in a new tab)
Product recall · August 4, 2022
Makita U.S.A. Recalls Cordless Hedge Trimmers Due to Laceration Hazard
- Recall number
- 22197
- Units
- About 2,600
- Hazard
- The teal-colored guard on the recalled hedge trimmer's shear blade is missing, posing a laceration hazard to users.
- What was recalled
- This recall involves Makita cordless hedge trimmers. The trimmer has a teal and black handle with a steel blade. Makita is printed on the side of the trimmer. The serial number is on the battery mounting port. The following model and serial number ranges are included in this recall. Model Number S/N from S/N to XHU07Z 62401Y 62688Y 63136Y 63459Y 65101Y 65388Y 67401Y 67796Y 2495K 2854K 3403K 3762K XHU07T 60961Y 61032Y 61461Y 61568Y 63921Y 64064Y 65389Y 65712Y XHU08Z 17255Y 17326Y 18144Y 18203Y 18588Y 18683Y 19352Y 19435Y 1040K 1267K XHU08T 17636Y 17671Y 18684Y 18839Y
- Remedy
- Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cordless hedge trimmers and contact Makita U.S.A. Inc. for a free repair. Makita will provide consumers with a merchandise return label to ship the trimmers back to the firm for the free installation of a new blade guard. The firm will return the repaired trimmer with a teal-colored guard on the blade.
- Sold at
- Home improvement stores, hardware stores and other independent outdoor power equipment stores nationwide and online at HomeDepot.com and Amazon.com from February 2022 through June 2022 for between $260 and $420.
- Company
- Makita U.S.A. Inc., of La Mirada, California
- Contact
- Makita U.S.A. Inc. at 800-462-5482 from 8 a.m. to 7:45 p.m. ET and Monday through Friday, or online at https://www.makitatools.com/company/press-releases/2022/makita-recalls-cordless-hedge-trimmers-due-to-laceration-hazard or www.makitatools.com and click on Important Safety Notice/Recall for more information.
Makita Recalls Circular Saws Due to Laceration Hazard
Hazard: The lower blade guard can malfunction and expose the blade, posing a laceration hazard and risk of injury to the consumer.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled circular saws and contact Makita to schedule a free repair.
· Official CPSC notice (opens in a new tab)
Product recall · October 20, 2016
Makita Recalls Circular Saws Due to Laceration Hazard
- Recall number
- 17019
- Units
- About 450
- Hazard
- The lower blade guard can malfunction and expose the blade, posing a laceration hazard and risk of injury to the consumer.
- What was recalled
- This recall involves the Makita 5057KB 7-1/4" circular saw with dust collector. The model number and serial number are located on the black nameplate under the name "Makita." The saw's housing is a blue-green color and "Makita" is printed on the dust cover. The serial number ranges included in this recall are: 12638-12737, 12978-13027, 13208-13257, 13322-13351, 13376-13405, 13578-13627, 13658-13707 and 13900-13979.
- Remedy
- Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled circular saws and contact Makita to schedule a free repair.
- Sold at
- Tools Plus and other industrial suppliers nationwide and various websites including www.Amazon.com from March 2016 through September 2016 for about $400.
- Company
- Makita U.S.A. Inc., of La Mirada, Calif., Makita U.S.A. Inc., of La Mirada, Calif.
- Contact
- Makita U.S.A. at 800-462-5482 from 8 a.m. to 7:45 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.makitatools.com for more information.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recalls database, updated weekly. Recalls are matched to brands by the company and product names in each notice; if you think a recall is listed here by mistake, please tell us.