Hitachi Koki Recalls Grass Trimmers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1634.
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)
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1634.
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 you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact 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. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1634.
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.
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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. Recall FAQ
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. is the subject of an outdoor & garden recall: Hitachi Koki Recalls Grass Trimmers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards. The notice was published on March 5, 2014 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 115,000 units are potentially affected.