Makita recalls & safety alerts
13 alerts since 1995: 4 from the EU Safety Gate rapid alert system, 8 U.S. CPSC recalls and 1 UK OPSS notices. Most common hazards: injuries (6), cuts (5), fire (1), damage to sight (1), chemical (1). Most affected categories: Machinery (10), Hobby/sports equipment (1), Hand tools (1). Most common country of origin: China (5), Japan (2).
- Makita U.S.A., Inc. Recalls Cordless Grease Guns and Grease Gun Hoses Due to Laceration HazardU.S. CPSCSep 4, 2025· Makita· Hobby/sports equipment
- Makita Cordless Grease Gun — injuries riskUK OPSSJul 17, 2025· Makita· Machinery
- Makita cordless grease gun — damage to sight & injuries riskEU Safety GateSeriousMay 16, 2025· Makita· Hand tools
- Makita Slides sandals — chemical riskEU Safety GateSeriousAug 12, 2022· Makita· Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- Makita U.S.A. Recalls Cordless Hedge Trimmers Due to Laceration HazardU.S. CPSCAug 4, 2022· Makita· Machinery
- Makita Power Chain Saw chainsaw — cuts riskEU Safety GateSeriousMar 23, 2018· Makita· Machinery
- Makita Recalls Circular Saws Due to Laceration HazardU.S. CPSCOct 20, 2016· Makita· Machinery
- MAKITA brush cutter — fire riskEU Safety GateSeriousAug 24, 2007· Makita· Machinery
- CPSC, Makita U.S.A. Inc. Announce Recall of Angle GrindersU.S. CPSCNov 10, 2005· Makita· Machinery
- CPSC, Makita U.S.A. Inc. Announce Recall of Chain SawsU.S. CPSCSep 12, 2005· Makita· Machinery
- CPSC, Makita U.S.A. Announce Recall to Repair Electric SandersU.S. CPSCMar 6, 2003· Makita· Machinery
- CPSC, Makita U.S.A. Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Circular SawsU.S. CPSCDec 19, 2002· Makita· Machinery
- CPSC, Makita Announce Angle Grinder And Angle Sander RecallU.S. CPSCDec 22, 1995· Makita· Machinery
