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Makita Grease Gun Recall Lawsuit | 2026 Latest Updates

The CPSC has recalled nearly 63,000 Makita Cordless Grease Guns and Hoses after discovering that the flexible hoses can rupture, causing grease to spray under pressure and creating a serious laceration hazard. While no U.S. injuries have been reported, affected consumers may be eligible to pursue compensation for medical costs, lost wages, and other damages.

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Table of contents
  1. Latest Makita Grease Gun Recall Updates
  2. September 4, 2025: CPSC Announces Recall 25-455
  3. March 28, 2025: Health Canada Posts Makita Canada Recall
  4. Which Makita Grease Gun Models Are Affected?
  5. Why Was the Makita Grease Gun Recalled?
  6. Reported Incidents, Injuries, or Illnesses
  7. What Should Consumers Do?
  8. Other Recalls, Warnings, or International Actions
  9. Legal Options
  10. Frequently Asked Questions
  11. How Can I Get a Free Replacement Makita Grease Gun Hose?
  12. Which Makita Models Does the Health Canada Recall Cover?
  13. How Can I Contact Makita Canada About the Recall?
  14. Where Were the Recalled Makita Grease Guns Made?
  15. How Do I Report a Makita Grease Gun Injury to CPSC?
  16. How Can I Arrange the Makita UK Recall Fix?
  17. References
Makita U.S.A., Inc. recalled about 62,927 Makita Cordless Grease Guns and Grease Gun Hoses. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced recall 25-455 on September 4, 2025. The recall is open, and Makita offers a free replacement hose. The hose can develop a hole while the grease gun is in use. Grease can then be ejected, which poses a laceration hazard. Affected guns carry model numbers XPG01S1, XPG01SR1 or XPG01Z, and four hose models are also recalled. Stop using the recalled grease gun or hose right away. Then contact Makita to arrange your replacement hose. The steps below explain how to do that.
Recall at a glance
  • Action type: Recall (CPSC remedy: Replace)
  • Announcement and initiation dates: September 4, 2025 (CPSC recall date)
  • Company and responsible agency: Makita U.S.A., Inc. and CPSC (Makita recall page)
  • Recall or campaign number: 25-455
  • Affected models, lots, UPCs, serial numbers, or VINs: Grease guns: XPG01S1, XPG01SR1, XPG01Z. Hoses: 191A79-9, 191A80-4, 191W59-7, 191W58-9. Model number is on the right-side label.
  • Number of affected units: About 62,927
  • Sold at and sale period: Hardware and home improvement stores and websites, June 2020 through January 2025, $60 to $390
  • Hazard: Hose can develop a hole, ejecting grease and posing a laceration hazard
  • Reported incidents, injuries, illnesses, and deaths: Five reports worldwide of hose failure, including five laceration injuries, all outside the United States
  • Remedy: Replace: stop using and contact Makita for a free replacement hose

Latest Makita Grease Gun Recall Updates

September 4, 2025: CPSC Announces Recall 25-455

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced the recall on September 4, 2025 [1]. It covers about 62,927 Makita Professional Cordless Grease Guns and Makita Grease Gun Hoses. CPSC cites a laceration hazard: a hole in the hose can eject grease during use. The notice says Makita U.S.A., Inc. of La Mirada, California imported the recalled products.

March 28, 2025: Health Canada Posts Makita Canada Recall

Health Canada published the Makita Canada Inc. recall on March 28, 2025 [2]. It covers the Makita 18V Cordless Grease Gun and certain Makita flexible hoses. The company reported that 12,800 units of the affected products were sold in Canada from June 2021 to February 2025. This was a separate action that came before the CPSC recall in the United States.

Which Makita Grease Gun Models Are Affected?

The CPSC notice lists the following recalled Makita cordless guns and their hoses, each identified by its own model number:
  • Makita Professional Cordless Grease Guns with model numbers XPG01S1, XPG01SR1 and XPG01Z
  • Makita Grease Gun Hoses with model numbers 191A79-9, 191A80-4, 191W59-7 and 191W58-9
The model number is on the manufacturer label on the right side of the grease gun. The serial number is on the battery mounting port, and the CPSC notice lists serial number ranges by model. The products were sold at hardware and home improvement stores nationwide and on various websites. Sales ran from June 2020 through January 2025, for between $60 and $390.

Why Was the Makita Grease Gun Recalled?

The Makita grease gun was recalled because its flexible hose can develop a hole. Grease can then be ejected during use, which poses a laceration hazard. Health Canada’s separate notice for the Makita gun model DGP180Z says a hole can form when the hose is bent near the adapter while the gun pumps grease, and the hose may burst near the adaptor end. The Makita UK notice for the Makita Cordless Grease Gun DGP180 says owners may experience a hose failure under certain operating conditions. The failure may occur after repeated bending of the hose, causing grease to leak out [3].

Reported Incidents, Injuries, or Illnesses

CPSC says Makita received five reports of incidents worldwide of the grease gun hose failing. The reports include five laceration injuries. All five incidents were reported outside the United States. These figures are the firm’s own count of reports. A report alone does not show that the hose caused a given injury. A recall also does not decide who is responsible for any injury or incident. Health Canada’s separate notice says the company had received no reports of incidents or injuries in Canada as of March 28, 2025. If you were hurt, report it to CPSC using the steps below.
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What Should Consumers Do?

Follow these steps if you own a Makita cordless grease gun or grease gun hose:
  1. Stop using your recalled Makita grease gun or grease gun hose immediately.
  2. Compare the model number on your grease gun with the models in the CPSC recall notice.
  3. Compare its serial number with the serial number ranges the CPSC notice lists for that model.
  4. Request the free replacement hose from Makita. Call 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 email greasegunrecall@makitausa.com.
  5. Report a dangerous product or a product-related injury to CPSC at SaferProducts.gov.

Other Recalls, Warnings, or International Actions

The Canada and UK actions are separate from the CPSC recall and name different gun model numbers, DGP180Z and DGP180. Health Canada tells consumers to stop using the recalled products and contact Makita Canada or a Factory Service Centre about returning the product for repair. The Makita UK Ltd notice asks UK and Ireland owners of the DGP180 gun and its flexible hoses to stop using them. A recall does not automatically establish that a company is liable or that a person is eligible for compensation. Whether a person has a claim depends on the facts of their own situation. If you were hurt, keep the recalled grease gun and hose, plus photos of the injury and the failed hose. Also keep the model number label, the serial number, the receipt, your medical records and bills, and any report made to Makita or CPSC.

Frequently Asked Questions

How Can I Get a Free Replacement Makita Grease Gun Hose?

You can get a free replacement Makita grease gun hose through www.makitatools.com. Click Important Safety Notice/Recall at the top right of the page under Support. The page carries recall details and additional information.

Which Makita Models Does the Health Canada Recall Cover?

The Health Canada recall covers gun model DGP180Z and kits DLX2465TX1, DGP180SYX1 and DGP180YEX1. It also names hoses 191A80-4, 191W59-7 and 191W58-9. Recall RA-77173 is separate from the CPSC recall.

How Can I Contact Makita Canada About the Recall?

To contact Makita Canada about the recall, call 1-800-663-0909 or 1-800-263-3737, or email productrecall@makita.ca. Makita Canada Inc. of Whitby, Ontario is the Canadian importer that Health Canada names in the notice.

Where Were the Recalled Makita Grease Guns Made?

The recalled Makita grease guns were manufactured in China, according to the CPSC notice. Health Canada lists Makita Corp. of Japan as the manufacturer, with China as the place of origin.

How Do I Report a Makita Grease Gun Injury to CPSC?

To report a Makita grease gun injury to CPSC, call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772. Callers who use a TTY can dial 800-638-8270 instead. The hotline takes reports of a dangerous product or product-related injury.

How Can I Arrange the Makita UK Recall Fix?

To arrange the Makita UK recall fix, UK and Ireland customers can call Freephone +44 808 164 3729 for a free collection and fix. The notice names hoses 191A80-4, 191W59-7, 191A79-9 and 191W58-9 alongside the DGP180.

References

  1. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Makita-USA-Inc-Recalls-Cordless-Grease-Guns-and-Grease-Gun-Hoses-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard
  2. https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/makita-18v-cordless-grease-gun-and-certain-makita-flexible-hoses-recalled-due
  3. https://www.makitauk.com/recall-dgp180