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Fire / OverheatingMarch 5, 2014CPSC #14122

Hitachi Koki Recalls Grass Trimmers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Product
Lawn & Garden
Units affected
115,000
Remedy
repair

What was recalled

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.

Injuries

None reported.

Made in

China

Where it was 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.

Photos

Hitachi Koki Grass Trimmer - Hitachi CG22EAS(SLP)Hitachi Koki Grass Trimmer - Hitachi CG22EAD(SLP)Hitachi Koki Grass Trimmer - Hitachi CG22EAB(SLP)Hitachi Koki Grass Trimmer - Tanaka TCG22EAS(SLP)
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