Hitachi Koki Recalls Grass Trimmers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Recall 14122 · Mar 5, 2014 · Hitachi Koki
115,000
units affected
115,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 14122
- Date
- Mar 5, 2014
- Company
- Hitachi Koki
- Units affected
- 115,000
- Product
- Grass trimmers
- Product type
- Lawn Trimmers or Edgers (Not Brushcutters)
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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)
What can happen
The grass trimmers can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards to the consumer.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled grass trimmers?
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.
What is the hazard?
The grass trimmers can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards to the consumer.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.