The grass trimmers can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards
of ConsumerAffairs
Hitachi Koki U.S.A. of Norcross, Ga., is recalling about 127,400 grass trimmers in the U.S. and Canada.
The grass trimmers can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards to the consumer.
No incidents or injuries have been reported.
This recall involves 12 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) |
The trimmers, manufactured in China, were 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.
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.
Consumers may contact Hitachi Koki U.S.A. toll-free at (855) 880-6638 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.