The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·14122·Announced 2014-03-05

Hitachi Koki Recalls Grass Trimmers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Hitachi Koki is recalling about 115,000 grass trimmers in the U.S. because they can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fire and burn hazards) where no injuries have been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Hitachi Koki U.S.A. Ltd. is recalling about 115,000 units of Hitachi and Tanaka-brand hand-held grass trimmers in the United States and 12,400 units in Canada. The recall involves twelve specific models of gasoline-powered trimmers that have either a green engine cover (Hitachi) or an orange engine cover (Tanaka). The model and serial numbers are located on the circular plate on the starter pull housing.

The recalled grass trimmers can overheat, which poses fire and burn hazards to consumers. The company has not reported any injuries or illnesses associated with the recalled products.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled grass trimmers. They should contact Hitachi Koki U.S.A. for instructions on how to return the product for a free repair. The trimmers were sold at Lowe's, Sears, and other home improvement and building supply stores nationwide, as well as online at Amazon.com, from March 2010 through November 2013 for between $300 and $800.

The recalled product

Product
Grass trimmers
Manufacturer
Hitachi Koki U.S.A. Ltd., of Norcross, Ga.
Category
Consumer Product — Lawn and Garden Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
115,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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