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Makita (Australia) Pty Ltd — DGP180ZBK 18V Grease Gun
- Makita DGP180ZBK 18V Grease Gun with 1200mm flexible hose.
- 600mm flexible hose accessory for Makita DGP180ZBK 18V Grease Gun
Date sold: 25 February 2021 – 31 March 2025


Why the product is recalled: Repeated bending of the hose tip can cause a hole to form, which can cause the hose to burst.
Hazard: Risk of serious injuries including lacerations if the hose bursts during use. Incidents causing injury have occurred.

- Consumers should stop using the grease gun immediately.
- Consumers should remove the battery from the gun and any grease from the barrel and return the entire tool to their nearest authorised Makita dealer or Factory Service Centre for a free repair.

- Phone: 1300 361 690 (8:00 am – 5:00 pm AEST).
- Website: https://makita.com.au/service-support/where-to-buy.

Purchased from: Authorised Makita dealers
DCS6401 / DCS7301 / DCS7900 / DCS7901
Affected Products
- DCS6401 - 64cc 2 Stroke Pro Series Chainsaw
- DCS7301 - 72.6cc 2 Stroke Pro Series Chainsaw
- DCS7900 - 78.5cc 2 Stroke Pro Series Chainsaw
- DCS7901 - 78.5cc 2 Stroke Pro Series Chainsaw
Defect
Hazard
What to do?
Makita recommends customers immediately stop using the chainsaw, drain any fuel/oil and take the tool to your nearest Authorised Makita Service Agent for a no charge repair of the chain brake mechanism.
For assistance to locate your nearest Authorised Makita Service Agent contact Makita on 1300 361 690 between 8am and 5pm (AEST).
Customers may also return the product to their place of purchase for repair to be arranged on their behalf.

See productsafety.gov.au for Australian product recall information
EM2600L / EM2600U / ER2600L
Affected Products
- EM2600L - 25.7cc 2 Stroke Brushcutter Loop Handle
- EM2600U - 25.7cc 2 Stroke Brushcutter U Handle
- ER2600L - 25.7cc 2 Stroke Line Trimmer Loop Handle, Bent Shaft
With a production date range between 16.01 (2016 January) and 17.06 (2017 June)
Defect
Hazard
What to do?
Check the model and production date of your brushcutter (see illustration on right).
To assist you to identify if you have a product affected by this recall, please select your model number from the list below then enter your serial number. Alternatively you can contact Makita on 1300 361 690 between 8am and 5pm (AEST).
If the model and serial number is affected by this recall, stop using the tool immediately and carefully drain the fuel tank.
Take the tool to your nearest Makita Service Centre for a no charge replacement of the fuel tank seal & fuel lines, or contact us on 1300 361 690 and we can assist in arranging the repair at your closest Authorised Service Agent.


See productsafety.gov.au for Australian product recall information
5057KB 185mm Dustless Circular Saw
Affected Products
In the interest of user safety, Makita Australia Pty Ltd is undertaking a safety recall of Makita Circular Saw model 5057KB for replacement of Saw Base.
AFFECTED RANGE OF SERIAL NUMBERS |
From | To | From | To |
12541 | 12588 | 13352 | 13375 |
12738 | 12875 | 13406 | 13453 |
12876 | 12929 | 13554 | 13577 |
13028 | 13099 | 13804 | 13899 |
13100 | 13123 | 14002 | 14049 |
13258 | 13305 |
Defect
Hazard
What to do?
CCheck model and serial number of your saw (see the illustration below ). If the model and serial number of your saw is within the affected range – stop using the saw immediately.
Contact Makita on 1300 361 690 between 8am and 5pm weekdays to arrange repair by the nearest Authorised Makita Service Agent at no charge.


See productsafety.gov.au for Australian product recall information