[Recalled] Cordless hedge trimmers — This recall involves Makita cordless hedge trimmers | CPSC 2022-08-04
Regulators flagged this product in an official safety action. Here is what the notice says and what it means for owners.
Recall details
| Product | Cordless hedge trimmers |
|---|---|
| Category | consumer_product |
| Issuing authority | CPSC |
| Reference | 22197 |
| Country of notice | United States |
| Hazard type | recall |
| Notice date | 04 August 2022 |
Why it was recalled
According to the CPSC notice, the identified hazard is: 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 Hazards: The teal-colored guard on the recalled hedge trimmer's shear blade is missing, posing a laceration hazard to users.
This safety recall concerns consumer_product products distributed in United States and was recorded by CPSC. Recalls in this category are published so that owners, retailers, and importers can identify affected units and act quickly.
What to do if you own this product
Review the official notice to confirm whether your unit is affected.
Read the full official notice →
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