Hitachi Koki Recalls Grass Trimmers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Active Recall Announced March 5, 2014 CPSC #14122

Quick answer

Hitachi Koki Recalls Grass Trimmers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards is CPSC recall #14122, announced on March 5, 2014. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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) The remedy is 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.. Affected brand: Hitachi Koki U.S.A. Ltd..

Hazard

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)

Affected products

Grass trimmers

Recalled brands

Hitachi Koki U.S.A. Ltd.

Remedy

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.

Recall date

March 5, 2014

Categories

Lawn Trimmers or Edgers (Not Brushcutters)

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #14122?

CPSC recall #14122 covers Hitachi Koki Recalls Grass Trimmers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on March 5, 2014. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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)

What is the remedy for recall #14122?

The CPSC remedy for recall #14122 is 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 should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Hitachi Koki Recalls Grass Trimmers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/Hitachi-Koki-Recalls-Grass-Trimmers. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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