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Hitachi Koki Recalls Grass Trimmers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Date: March 5, 2014
Company: Lowes, Sears and other home improvement and building supply stores nationwide and online
Status: Ongoing
Source: CPSC

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

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. Options: Repair

Affected Products

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)

Why Was This Recalled?

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

Where Was This Sold?

Distribution information not available.

About Lowes, Sears and other home improvement and building supply stores nationwide and online

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Data sourced from the CPSC. Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report