CPSC2014-03-05
Hitachi Koki Recalls Grass Trimmers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Hitachi Koki U.S.A. Ltd., of Norcross, Ga.
Hazard
The grass trimmers can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards to the consumer.
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.
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.
Affected count
About 115,000 units in the United States and 12,400 in Canada
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Grass trimmers
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.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/Hitachi-Koki-Recalls-Grass-TrimmersDon't want to check this manually?
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