Hitachi Koki Recalls Grass Trimmers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2014-03-05). Hazards: fire, burn. Models: CG22EAB, CG22EAD, CG22EAS, CG24EASP, CG27EASP, TCG22EAB…. About 115,000 units in the US and 12,400 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 14122 |
| Published | 2014-03-05 |
| Last updated | 2015-01-08 |
| Product category | Lawn Trimmers or Edgers (Not Brushcutters) |
| Products | Grass trimmers |
| Firm named in the title | Hitachi Koki |
| Firms | Hitachi Koki U.S.A. Ltd., of Norcross, Ga. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 115,000 |
| Units (Canada) | 12,400 |
| Model numbers | CG22EAB, CG22EAD, CG22EAS, CG24EASP, CG27EASP, TCG22EAB, TCG22EAD, TCG22EAS, TCG24EASP, TCG27EASP, TCG40EAS |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Sold | 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. |
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)
Hazard
The grass trimmers can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards to the consumer.
Remedy
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 injuries
None reported.
Machine access
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