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Makita Cordless Grease Gun recalled over an injury risk
Product Recall for Makita Cordless Grease Gun presenting a risk of injuries.
Product image from the OPSS safety notice
Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
5 identifiers listed for this notice.
Makita Cordless Grease Gun
- ModelOn the rating label, base, back or box.
- DGP180
- Serial numberOn the rating label or a sticker on the product.
- 1001~
- 191A80-4
- 191W59-7/191A79-9
- 191W58-9 - Flexible hose(s) 600/1200
What to do now
Makita Cordless Grease Gun has been reported because it could hurt the person using it.
- Stop using it.
- Read the corrective action below: some notices offer a fix rather than a return.
- Contact Makita or the shop you bought it from to arrange the remedy set out in the notice.
- Incidents and injuries can be reported to Trading Standards via the Citizens Advice consumer helpline.
Why it matters. Products that break, pinch, cut or fail suddenly can cause injuries ranging from cuts to fractures.
Refunds, repairs and replacements
Stop using the product first, then arrange the remedy. A recall applies to every affected unit, however long ago it was bought.
If the business does not respond, the Citizens Advice consumer helpline (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) or Consumerline (0300 123 6262) can help.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2507-0021). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Recall for Makita Cordless Grease Gun presenting a risk of injuries.
The risk
The product presents a risk of injuries as the hose may fail under certain operating conditions, causing grease to leak out.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008.
Action taken
The product has been recalled from end users.
Advice to consumers
The product has been recalled from end users. Owners are advised to stop using the product.
For further information, including on how to arrange for a free collection and fix, access the Makita website at the following link: https://www.makitauk.com/recall-dgp180 .
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2507-0021
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
Cordless Grease Gun in Makita blue and black colour body, with “Makita” displayed in white. The model (DGP180) is also listed on the side of the body.
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Questions
Why has Makita Cordless Grease Gun been recalled?
Makita Cordless Grease Gun has been reported because it could hurt the person using it. Products that break, pinch, cut or fail suddenly can cause injuries ranging from cuts to fractures.
How do I know if my product is affected?
Compare the model and serial number on your product with the details listed under “Check your product” on this page. Only items that match are covered by the notice.
What should I do now?
Stop using it. Read the corrective action below: some notices offer a fix rather than a return.
Can I get a refund or a repair?
Stop using the product first, then arrange the remedy. A recall applies to every affected unit, however long ago it was bought. If the business does not respond, the Citizens Advice consumer helpline (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) or Consumerline (0300 123 6262) can help.
