Grass trimmers

CPSC Recall #14-122 — March 5, 2014

Recall #14-122 Date: March 5, 2014 Remedy: Repair

Product

Grass trimmers

Description

The gasoline-powered Hitachi and Tanaka-brand grass trimmers can overheat.

Hazard

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

Incidents / Injuries

None reported.

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.

Units Affected

About 115,000 units in the United States and 12,400 in Canada

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. 

Manufactured In

China