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Makita U.S.A. Recalls Cordless Hedge Trimmers Due to Laceration Hazard

Recall 22-197 · August 4, 2022 · Makita

What to doConsumers should immediately stop using the recalled cordless hedge trimmers and contact Makita U.S.A. Inc. for a free repair. Makita will provide consumers with a merchandise return label to ship the trimmers back to the firm for the free installation of a new blade guard. The firm will return the repaired trimmer with a teal-colored guard on the blade.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
22-197 (CPSC)
Recall date
August 4, 2022
Brand
Makita
Category
Tools, lawn and garden
Products
Cordless hedge trimmers
Hazard
Laceration Hazard
Hazard type
Laceration and cuts
Remedy
Repair
Units
About 2,600
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
August 4, 2022

What was recalled

This recall involves Makita cordless hedge trimmers. The trimmer has a teal and black handle with a steel blade. Makita is printed on the side of the trimmer. The serial number is on the battery mounting port. The following model and serial number ranges are included in this recall. Model Number S/N from S/N to XHU07Z 62401Y 62688Y 63136Y 63459Y 65101Y 65388Y 67401Y 67796Y 2495K 2854K 3403K 3762K XHU07T 60961Y 61032Y 61461Y 61568Y 63921Y 64064Y 65389Y 65712Y XHU08Z 17255Y 17326Y 18144Y 18203Y 18588Y 18683Y 19352Y 19435Y 1040K 1267K XHU08T 17636Y 17671Y 18684Y 18839Y

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Cordless hedge trimmers · About 2,600 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Home improvement stores, hardware stores and other independent outdoor power equipment stores nationwide and online at HomeDepot.com and Amazon.com from February 2022 through June 2022 for between $260 and $420.; Makita U.S.A. Inc., of La Mirada, California.

Consumer contact

Makita U.S.A. Inc. at 800-462-5482 from 8 a.m. to 7:45 p.m. ET and Monday through Friday, or online at https://www.makitatools.com/company/press-releases/2022/makita-recalls-cordless-hedge-trimmers-due-to-laceration-hazard or www.makitatools.com and click on Important Safety Notice/Recall for more information.

Recall history and context

Makita appears in 6 CPSC recalls on record. See all Makita 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?

Cordless hedge trimmers (About 2,600 units). This recall involves Makita cordless hedge trimmers.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Laceration Hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cordless hedge trimmers and contact Makita U.S.A. Inc. for a free repair. Makita will provide consumers with a merchandise return label to ship the trimmers back to the firm for the free installation of a new blade guard. The firm will return the repaired trimmer with a teal-colored guard on the blade.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on August 4, 2022. 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.