Hitachi Koki Recalls Grass Trimmers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Manufacturer: Hitachi Koki U.S.A. Ltd

Product: Grass Trimmers

Hazard: The grass trimmers can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards to the consumer.

Injuries: None reported.

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)

Remedy: Repair

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.

Units: About 115,000 units in the U.S. 12,400 in Canada

Consumer 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.

Company Website: www.hitachipowertools.com

CPSC Recall Notice: http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/Hitachi-Koki-Recalls-Grass-Trimmers/