Hitachi Koki Recalls Grass Trimmers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 14-122 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- March 5, 2014
- Brand
- Hitachi Koki
- Category
- Tools, lawn and garden
- Products
- Grass trimmers
- Hazard
- Fire and Burn Hazards
- Hazard type
- Fire and burn
- Remedy
- Repair
- Units
- About 115,000 units in the United States and 12,400 in Canada
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- January 8, 2015
What was recalled
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)
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Grass trimmers · About 115,000 units in the United States and 12,400 in Canada units
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Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Lowes, Sears and other home improvement and building supply stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com from March 2010 through November 2013 for between $300 and $800.; Hitachi Koki U.S.A. Ltd., of Norcross, Ga..
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.
Recall history and context
Hitachi Koki appears in 4 CPSC recalls on record. See all Hitachi Koki recalls.
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 83 recalls in the tools, lawn and garden category, 8 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Grass trimmers (About 115,000 units in the United States and 12,400 in Canada units). This recall involves twelve models of Hitachi Koki and Tanaka-brand hand-held grass trimmers.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Fire and Burn Hazards.
What should I do if I own one?
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.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on January 8, 2015. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.