Makita is a globally trusted Japanese manufacturer of professional power tools, cordless solutions, accessories, and spare parts. However, counterfeit batteries resembling genuine Makita products have been identified in the market.

While these counterfeit batteries may look similar to original products, they are manufactured using substandard components and do not meet Makita’s stringent quality and safety standards. The use of counterfeit batteries can result in reduced tool performance, shortened battery life, overheating, unexpected failures, and, in severe cases, fire hazards or personal injury.

In addition, counterfeit batteries can cause significant damage to genuine power tools, leading to costly repairs, reduced productivity, and a shorter overall tool lifespan.

To ensure maximum performance, safety, and reliability, always purchase and use genuine Makita batteries from authorized dealers and distributors.

“Non-Genuine” Makita Lithium-Ion Batteries May Burst Causing Fires, Personal Injuries or Property Damage.

Makita Lithium-Ion batteries are manufactured to strict standards, and are engineered with internal electronic circuitry to monitor the battery conditions when in use with Makita tools and chargers. By using a “non-genuine” Makita battery or batteries that have been altered, the sophisticated electronic communication system between the battery and charger as well as between the battery and the tool may be defeated. This will result in:

Voiding the Makita Warranty for the Makita tool and charger Voiding the UL/CSA Standards approval of the tool Using “non-genuine” Makita batteries, following risks are involved: The battery may explode resulting personal injury and/or property damage Possible fire damage to the tool, the battery and/or the charger Unknown tool performance

Makita bears no liability for accidents, personal injury or property damage (or damage to batteries, tools or chargers) that occurs as a result of the use of non-genuine/counterfeit batteries, or batteries that have been repaired or altered in any way.

Genuine Makita batteries are black in color, have the Makita trademark logo with Lithium-Ion identification on both sides, and have the Makita trademark logo on the bottom of the battery. “Non-Genuine” batteries may appear to be similar to genuine Makita batteries but have no Makita branding on them.

Makita only approves the use of genuine parts and accessories with Makita tools. Makita does not approve the use of “Non-Genuine” or “Counterfeit” Lithium-Ion batteries which are marketed and sold by third parties for use in Makita Lithium-Ion cordless tools.

If there is any question whether your battery is a genuine Makita product, or if you have a performance issue with your Makita battery, tool, or charger, please contact us.