CPSC2022-08-04
Makita U.S.A. Recalls Cordless Hedge Trimmers Due to Laceration Hazard
Makita U.S.A. Inc., of La Mirada, California
Hazard
The teal-colored guard on the recalled hedge trimmer's shear blade is missing, posing a laceration hazard to users.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cordless hedge trimmers and contact Makita U.S.A. Inc. for a free repair. Makita will provide consumers with a merchandise return label to ship the trimmers back to the firm for the free installation of a new blade guard. The firm will return the repaired trimmer with a teal-colored guard on the blade.
Sold at
Home improvement stores, hardware stores and other independent outdoor power equipment stores nationwide and online at HomeDepot.com and Amazon.com from February 2022 through June 2022 for between $260 and $420.
Affected count
About 2,600
Injuries reported
None reported
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Cordless hedge trimmers
Consumer contact
Makita U.S.A. Inc. at 800-462-5482 from 8 a.m. to 7:45 p.m. ET and Monday through Friday, or online at https://www.makitatools.com/company/press-releases/2022/makita-recalls-cordless-hedge-trimmers-due-to-laceration-hazard or www.makitatools.com and click on Important Safety Notice/Recall for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2022/Makita-U-S-A-Recalls-Cordless-Hedge-Trimmers-Due-to-Laceration-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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