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

Units: About 115,000 units in the United States and 12,400 in Canada

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)

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., of Norcross, Ga.

Manufactured in: China

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.

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