CPSC recall · Reported August 4, 2022
Makita U.S.A. Recalls Cordless Hedge Trimmers Due to Laceration Hazard
The teal-colored guard on the recalled hedge trimmer's shear blade is missing, posing a laceration hazard to users.
Makita U.S.A. Inc., of La Mirada, California recalled This recall involves Makita cordless hedge trimmers. The trimmer has a teal and black han….
Makita U.S.A. Recalls Cordless Hedge Trimmers Due to Laceration Hazard was recalled by Makita U.S.A. Inc., of La Mirada, California in August 4, 2022. Reason: The teal-colored guard on the recalled hedge trimmer's shear blade is missing, posing a laceration hazard to …. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cordless hedge trimmers and contact …. Verify recall #22197 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Makita U.S.A. Inc., of La Mirada, California issued this CPSC recall-The teal-colored guard on the recalled hedge trimmer's shear blade is missing, posing a laceration hazard to ….
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- August 4, 2022
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #22197 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
This recall involves Makita cordless hedge trimmers. The trimmer has a teal and black handle with a steel blade. Makita is printed on the side of the trimmer. The serial number is on the battery mounting port. The following model and serial number ranges are included in this recall. Model Number S/N from S/N to XHU07Z 62401Y 62688Y 63136Y 63459Y 65101Y 65388Y 67401Y 67796Y 2495K 2854K 3403K 3762K XHU07T 60961Y 61032Y 61461Y 61568Y 63921Y 64064Y 65389Y 65712Y XHU08Z 17255Y 17326Y 18144Y 18203Y 18588Y 18683Y 19352Y 19435Y 1040K 1267K XHU08T 17636Y 17671Y 18684Y 18839Y
Reason for recall
The teal-colored guard on the recalled hedge trimmer's shear blade is missing, posing a laceration hazard to users.
Remedy, what to do
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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 22197 |
| Date reported | August 4, 2022 |
| Date initiated | August 4, 2022 |
| Recalling firm | Makita U.S.A. Inc., of La Mirada, California |
| Affected scope | About 2,600 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cordless hedge trimmers and contact Makita U.S.A. Inc. for a free repair. Ma…
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