Generally good
1 CPSC recall in the last 36 months.
Makita is a Japanese power tool maker founded in 1915, and Amazon owners rate its tools highly. The CPSC lists 11 recalls, 1 in the last three years: cordless grease guns and hoses over a laceration hazard.
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Makita recalls
- 2025
- 2025-09-04Makita Professional Cordless Grease Guns and Makita Grease Gun Hoses. The flexible grease gun hose can develop a hole allowing grease to be ejected while using the grease gun, posing a laceration hazard. CPSC notice
- 2022
- 2022-08-04Cordless hedge trimmers. The teal-colored guard on the recalled hedge trimmer's shear blade is missing, posing a laceration hazard to users. CPSC notice
- 2016
- 2016-10-20Circular saws. The lower blade guard can malfunction and expose the blade, posing a laceration hazard and risk of injury to the consumer. CPSC notice
- 2005
- 2005-11-10Sanders/Grinders & Accessories. The guards on some of these angle grinders will not fully cover a hubbed grinding wheel. CPSC notice
- 2005-09-12Chain Saws. The flywheels on some of the chain saws can come apart during use, which could cause serious personal injury. CPSC notice
- 2003
- 2003-03-06Sanders/Grinders & Accessories. The pads on the sanders can break apart during use and strike the operator, posing an injury hazard to consumers. CPSC notice
- 2002
- 2002-12-19Circular Saws. The lower blade guard of the saw can become jammed, which can result in the consumer coming in contact with the blade and suffering a serious injury. CPSC notice
- 2001
- 2001-06-26Blowers. The fuel tanks on these blowers can leak, posing a fire hazard and risk of burn injuries to consumers. CPSC notice
- 2000
- 2000-10-17Tools Miscellaneous. The switches on these power tools, which were manufactured by Eaton Corp, of Cleveland, Ohio, can stick. CPSC notice
- 1995
- 1995-12-22Makita Angle Grinder power tools. Laceration CPSC notice
- 1995-02-27Sanders/Grinders & Accessories. Laceration CPSC notice
Product-related lawsuits
No product liability or consumer fraud cases naming Makita found in federal court records.
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Makita product lines on Amazon
| Product line | Products | Owner ratings |
|---|---|---|
| Power & Hand Tools | 15 | Highly rated |
| Outdoor Power Tools | 3 | Highly rated |
| Safety & Security | 1 | Highly rated |
| Power Tool Parts & Accessories | 1 | Highly rated |
Makita customer service and warranty
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Who makes Makita
- Country
- Japan source
- Founded
- 1915 source
- Headquarters
- Anjō source
- Trademark (USPTO)
- Makita Corporation (JAPAN); first registered 1982 source
- Made in (recalled products)
- China (4 of 8 recalls), United States (2 of 8 recalls), Germany (1 of 8 recalls), Japan (1 of 8 recalls)
FAQ
Is Makita a good brand?
Generally good. 1 CPSC recall in the last 36 months. Owner satisfaction on Amazon: High.
How many recalls has Makita had in the last 3 years?
1 recall in the last 36 months, according to the CPSC.
Who owns the Makita trademark?
USPTO lists Makita Corporation (JAPAN) as the owner of the Makita trademark, first registered 1982.
Where is Makita based?
Anjō.
When was Makita founded?
1915.
Where is Makita from?
Makita is a company from Japan, headquartered in Anjō.
Where are Makita products made?
Recalled Makita products listed by the CPSC were made in China (4 of 8 recalls), United States (2 of 8 recalls), Germany (1 of 8 recalls), Japan (1 of 8 recalls).
Has Makita had product recalls?
Yes. The CPSC lists 11 recalls for Makita. The most recent, on 2025-09-04: Makita U.S.A., Inc. Recalls Cordless Grease Guns and Grease Gun Hoses Due to Laceration Hazard.