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Makita U.S.A. Recalls Cordless Hedge Trimmers Due to Laceration Hazard

CPSC · 22197 · published 2022-08-04

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Hazard

The teal-colored guard on the recalled hedge trimmer's shear blade is missing, posing a laceration hazard to users.

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.

The text above is quoted verbatim from the CPSC record. Confirm the affected units and the remedy with the manufacturer or CPSC. Recall data may be incomplete, delayed, or superseded.

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Affected products

Cordless hedge trimmers