Hitachi Koki Recalls Grass Trimmers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
CPSC recall 14122. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The grass trimmers can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards to the consumer.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
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.
CPSC recall 14122 has the recall date 5 Mar 2014. The notice names the firm Hitachi Koki. The recall has about 115,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2014 has 5,700 units. This register puts the recall under 3 hazards. The first is Fire. CPSC gives the product type Lawn Trimmers or Edgers (Not Brushcutters).
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | None reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 115,000 |
| Remedy options | Repair |
| Description | 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) |
| Product | Grass trimmers, About 115,000 units in the United States and 12,400 in Canada, Lawn Trimmers or Edgers (Not Brushcutters) |
| 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. |
| Importer | Hitachi Koki U.S.A. Ltd |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 115,000Median of 2014: 5,700
- CPSC recalls of 2014
- 296
- Recalls of 2014 with one of the same hazards
- 36%
- Recalls of 2014 in the category Lawn Trimmers or Edgers (Not Brushcutters)
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name Hitachi Koki
- 4
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 12 Jun 2014 | Hitachi Koki Recalls Pneumatic Nailers Due to Injury Hazards |
| 11 Mar 2010 | Coil Nailers Recalled by Hitachi Koki Due to Serious Injury Hazard |
| 27 Mar 2003 | CPSC, Hitachi Koki U.S.A., Ltd. Announce Recall to Repair Circular Saws |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 14122The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 14122. https://recallregister.com/product/1634-hitachi-koki-recalls-grass-trimmers-due-to-fire-and-burn-hazards/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 14122 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
None reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
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.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 14122?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Repair
- How many units are in CPSC recall 14122?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 115,000 units in the United States and 12,400 in Canada