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Hitachi Koki Grass Trimmer - Hitachi CG22EAS(SLP) -
Hitachi Koki Grass Trimmer - Hitachi CG22EAD(SLP) -
Hitachi Koki Grass Trimmer - Hitachi CG22EAB(SLP) -
Hitachi Koki Grass Trimmer - Tanaka TCG22EAS(SLP) -
Hitachi Koki Grass Trimmer - Tanaka TCG22EAD(SLP) -
Hitachi Koki Grass Trimmer - Tanaka TCG22EAB(SLP) -
Hitachi Koki Grass Trimmer - Tanaka TCG24EASP(SL) -
Hitachi Koki Grass Trimmer - Tanaka TCG27EASP(SL) -
Hitachi Koki Grass Trimmer - Tanaka TCG40EAS(LP)
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.
Recall Details
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:
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Brand |
Model Number |
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Hitachi |
CG22EAB(SLP)
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CG22EAD(SLP) |
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CG22EAS(SLP)
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CG24EASP(SL)
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CG27EASP(SL) |
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Tanaka
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TCG22EAB(SLP)
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TCG22EAD(SLP) |
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TCG22EAS(SLP)
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TCG24EASP(SL)
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TCG27EASP(SL) |
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TCG40EAS(LP) |
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TCG40EAS(P) |
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.
None reported.
Hitachi Koki U.S.A. Ltd., of Norcross, Ga.
Hitachi Koki U.S.A. Ltd., of Norcross, Ga.
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