Recall #22-197 · Published August 4, 2022
Cordless hedge trimmers
CPSC published a recall notice for Cordless hedge trimmers from Makita U.S.A. Inc. on August 4, 2022. CPSC identifies this hazard: The teal-colored guard on the recalled hedge trimmer's shear blade is missing, posing a laceration hazard to users. The official remedy states: 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.
Why it was recalled
The teal-colored guard on the recalled hedge trimmer's shear blade is missing, posing a laceration hazard to users.
Official remedy
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.
- Brand
- Makita U.S.A. Inc.
- Recall published
- August 4, 2022
- Units
- About 2,600
- Sold at / sales period
- Home improvement stores, hardware stores and other independent outdoor power equipment stores nationwide and online at HomeDepot.com and Amazon.com from February 2022 through June 2022 for between $260 and $420.