Hitachi Koki Recalls Grass Trimmers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2014-03-05 · 14122
Hazards
The grass trimmers can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards to the consumer.
Recall
Number
14122
Date
2014-03-05
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Grass trimmers
Remedies
Options
Repair
Companies
Retailer(s)
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.
Importer(s)
Hitachi Koki U.S.A. Ltd., of Norcross, Ga.
Country of manufacture
China
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)