CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

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

In Conjunction with
https://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2014/38169r-eng.php
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • March 5, 2014

Hitachi Koki Recalls Grass Trimmers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

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)

Required Consumer Action

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.

Contact Information

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 Details

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.
Injuries
None reported.
Remedy
Repair
Recall Number
14122

Product Information

Product Name
Grass trimmers
Product Type
Lawn Trimmers or Edgers (Not Brushcutters)
Number of Units
About 115,000 units in the United States and 12,400 in Canada
Imported By
Hitachi Koki U.S.A. Ltd., of Norcross, Ga.
Manufactured In
China

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Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Phone (855) 880-6638
Website www.hitachipowertools.com
Full Contact Information

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.