Makita Professional Cordless Grease Guns and Makita Gre Recalled for 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.
What You Should Do
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.
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.
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Products
Makita Professional Cordless Grease Guns and Makita Grease Gun Hoses
Injuries & Incidents
- 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.