Recalls / 2014-03-05

Hitachi Koki Recalls Grass Trimmers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

14122 · Recalled 2014-03-05 · CPSC page

Hitachi Koki Grass Trimmer - Hitachi CG22EAS(SLP)

Description

This recall involves twelve models of Hitachi Koki and Tanaka-brand hand-held grass trimmers. The gasoline-powered trimmers have either a green engine cover (Hitachi) or orange (Tanaka). The Hitachi or Tanaka logo is printed on the circular plate on the starter pull housing. Model and serial numbers are also located on the circular plate. Trimmers included in the recall have one of the following model numbers and have a serial number that begin with J, P or a number: Brand Model Number Hitachi CG22EAB(SLP) CG22EAD(SLP) CG22EAS(SLP) CG24EASP(SL) CG27EASP(SL) Tanaka TCG22EAB(SLP) TCG22EAD(SLP) TCG22EAS(SLP) TCG24EASP(SL) TCG27EASP(SL) TCG40EAS(LP) TCG40EAS(P)

Hazards

The grass trimmers can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards to the consumer.

Reported injuries

None reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled grass trimmers and contact Hitachi Koki U.S.A. for instructions on how to return the product for a free repair.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Grass trimmers		About 115,000 units in the United States and 12,400 in Canada

Parties

Importer: Hitachi Koki U.S.A. Ltd., of Norcross, Ga.
Made in: China
Sold at: Lowes, Sears, other home improvement, building supply, online at Amazon.com, $800.

Consumer contact

Hitachi Koki U.S.A. Ltd. toll-free at (855) 880-6638 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.hitachipowertools.com and click on "Safety Notice Recall" for more information.

More images

Hitachi Koki Grass Trimmer - Hitachi CG22EAD(SLP)

Hitachi Koki Grass Trimmer - Hitachi CG22EAB(SLP)

Hitachi Koki Grass Trimmer - Tanaka TCG22EAS(SLP)

Hitachi Koki Grass Trimmer - Tanaka TCG22EAD(SLP)

Hitachi Koki Grass Trimmer - Tanaka TCG22EAB(SLP)

Hitachi Koki Grass Trimmer - Tanaka TCG24EASP(SL)

Hitachi Koki Grass Trimmer - Tanaka TCG27EASP(SL)

Hitachi Koki Grass Trimmer - Tanaka TCG40EAS(LP)

Source: CPSC recall 14122. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.