The Recall Desk
SevereCPSC·25455·Announced 2025-09-04

Makita Cordless Grease Guns Recalled for Laceration Hazard from Hose Rupture

Makita cordless grease guns and hoses are recalled because the hose can develop holes, allowing pressurized grease to eject and cause lacerations. The company received five reports of laceration injuries worldwide.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: Five reported laceration injuries from hose failure constitute significant injury reports, meeting the criteria for Severe classification. Actual injuries have been documented, distinguishing this from theoretical risk recalls.

Plain-English summary

Makita U.S.A., Inc. is recalling approximately 62,927 Makita Professional Cordless Grease Guns and Makita Grease Gun Hoses. The recall involves grease gun models XPG01Z, XPG01SR1, and XPG01S1, and hose models 191A79-9, 191A80-4, 191W58-9, and 191W59-7, all with spring ends. These products were sold through hardware and home improvement stores nationwide and online from June 2020 through January 2025, for between $60 and $390.

The flexible hose can develop holes, allowing pressurized grease to be ejected during use, posing a laceration hazard. Makita received five reports of hose failures resulting in laceration injuries worldwide; all five incidents occurred outside the United States.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled grease guns and hoses and contact Makita for a free replacement hose. The company can be reached toll-free at 800-462-5482 from 8 a.m. to 7:45 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or by email at [email protected]. Additional information is available at www.makitatools.com/recall or by clicking "Important Safety Notice/Recall" under "Support" at www.makitatools.com.

The recalled product

Product
Makita Professional Cordless Grease Guns and Makita Grease Gun Hoses
Manufacturer
Makita U.S.A. Inc., of La Mirada, California
Category
Consumer Product — Power Tools
Hazard
  • laceration
Affected units
62,927

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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