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Medium RiskCPSC
Tools & Hardware/Power Tools

Hitachi Koki Recalls Grass Trimmers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Agency Publication Date: March 5, 2014
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Summary

Hitachi Koki is recalling approximately 115,000 Hitachi and Tanaka-brand gasoline-powered, hand-held grass trimmers because the engines can overheat. This defect poses fire and burn hazards to anyone using the equipment. These trimmers were sold at Lowe's, Sears, Amazon.com, and other home improvement stores between March 2010 and November 2013 for between $300 and $800. Consumers should immediately stop using these trimmers and contact the manufacturer for a free repair.

Risk

The trimmers can overheat during normal operation, which can lead to a fire or cause burns to the user. While no injuries have been reported yet, the potential for fire poses a significant safety risk.

What You Should Do

  1. Immediately stop using the recalled grass trimmers to avoid fire or burn risks.
  2. Identify your trimmer's brand (Hitachi or Tanaka) and color; Hitachi models have green engine covers while Tanaka models have orange covers.
  3. Locate the circular plate on the starter pull housing to find your model and serial number. Ensure your model is listed: CG22EAB(SLP), CG22EAD(SLP), CG22EAS(SLP), CG24EASP(SL), CG27EASP(SL) for Hitachi; or TCG22EAB(SLP), TCG22EAD(SLP), TCG22EAS(SLP), TCG24EASP(SL), TCG27EASP(SL), TCG40EAS(LP), TCG40EAS(P) for Tanaka.
  4. Check that your serial number begins with the letter J, the letter P, or a digit.
  5. Contact Hitachi Koki U.S.A. toll-free at (855) 880-6638 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.hitachipowertools.com and click on 'Safety Notice Recall' for instructions on how to return the product for a free repair.
  6. For additional questions, contact the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772.

Your Remedy Options

🔧Free Repair

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: 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.

Affected Products

Product: Hitachi Grass Trimmer CG22EAB(SLP)
Model:
CG22EAB(SLP)
Lot Numbers:
Serial numbers beginning with J, P, or a number
Date Ranges: March 2010 - November 2013
Product: Hitachi Grass Trimmer CG22EAD(SLP)
Model:
CG22EAD(SLP)
Lot Numbers:
Serial numbers beginning with J, P, or a number
Date Ranges: March 2010 - November 2013
Product: Hitachi Grass Trimmer CG22EAS(SLP)
Model:
CG22EAS(SLP)
Lot Numbers:
Serial numbers beginning with J, P, or a number
Date Ranges: March 2010 - November 2013
Product: Hitachi Grass Trimmer CG24EASP(SL)
Model:
CG24EASP(SL)
Lot Numbers:
Serial numbers beginning with J, P, or a number
Date Ranges: March 2010 - November 2013
Product: Hitachi Grass Trimmer CG27EASP(SL)
Model:
CG27EASP(SL)
Lot Numbers:
Serial numbers beginning with J, P, or a number
Date Ranges: March 2010 - November 2013
Product: Tanaka Grass Trimmer TCG22EAB(SLP)
Model:
TCG22EAB(SLP)
Lot Numbers:
Serial numbers beginning with J, P, or a number
Date Ranges: March 2010 - November 2013
Product: Tanaka Grass Trimmer TCG22EAD(SLP)
Model:
TCG22EAD(SLP)
Lot Numbers:
Serial numbers beginning with J, P, or a number
Date Ranges: March 2010 - November 2013
Product: Tanaka Grass Trimmer TCG22EAS(SLP)
Model:
TCG22EAS(SLP)
Lot Numbers:
Serial numbers beginning with J, P, or a number
Date Ranges: March 2010 - November 2013
Product: Tanaka Grass Trimmer TCG24EASP(SL)
Model:
TCG24EASP(SL)
Lot Numbers:
Serial numbers beginning with J, P, or a number
Date Ranges: March 2010 - November 2013
Product: Tanaka Grass Trimmer TCG27EASP(SL)
Model:
TCG27EASP(SL)
Lot Numbers:
Serial numbers beginning with J, P, or a number
Date Ranges: March 2010 - November 2013
Product: Tanaka Grass Trimmer TCG40EAS(LP)
Model:
TCG40EAS(LP)
Lot Numbers:
Serial numbers beginning with J, P, or a number
Date Ranges: March 2010 - November 2013
Product: Tanaka Grass Trimmer TCG40EAS(P)
Model:
TCG40EAS(P)
Lot Numbers:
Serial numbers beginning with J, P, or a number
Date Ranges: March 2010 - November 2013

Product Images

Hitachi Koki Grass Trimmer - Hitachi CG22EAS(SLP)

Hitachi Koki Grass Trimmer - Hitachi CG22EAS(SLP)

Hitachi Koki Grass Trimmer - Hitachi CG22EAD(SLP)

Hitachi Koki Grass Trimmer - Hitachi CG22EAD(SLP)

Hitachi Koki Grass Trimmer - Hitachi CG22EAB(SLP)

Hitachi Koki Grass Trimmer - Hitachi CG22EAB(SLP)

Hitachi Koki Grass Trimmer - Tanaka TCG22EAS(SLP)

Hitachi Koki Grass Trimmer - Tanaka TCG22EAS(SLP)

Hitachi Koki Grass Trimmer - Tanaka TCG22EAD(SLP)

Hitachi Koki Grass Trimmer - Tanaka TCG22EAD(SLP)

Hitachi Koki Grass Trimmer - Tanaka TCG22EAB(SLP)

Hitachi Koki Grass Trimmer - Tanaka TCG22EAB(SLP)

Hitachi Koki Grass Trimmer - Tanaka TCG24EASP(SL)

Hitachi Koki Grass Trimmer - Tanaka TCG24EASP(SL)

Hitachi Koki Grass Trimmer - Tanaka TCG27EASP(SL)

Hitachi Koki Grass Trimmer - Tanaka TCG27EASP(SL)

Hitachi Koki Grass Trimmer - Tanaka TCG40EAS(LP)

Hitachi Koki Grass Trimmer - Tanaka TCG40EAS(LP)

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 14122
Status: Active
Sold By: 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.
Manufactured In: China
Units Affected: About 115,000 units in the United States and 12,400 in Canada
Distributed To: Nationwide
Importer: Hitachi Koki U.S.A. Ltd., of Norcross, Ga.
Contact: 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.
Agency Last Updated: January 8, 2015

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