CPSC Recall in 2022: Makita U.S.A. Recalls Cordless Hedge Trimmers Due to Laceration Hazard

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 22-197

Date: August 04, 2022

Product Name: Cordless hedge trimmers

Recall 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 NumberS/N fromS/N toXHU07Z62401Y62688Y63136Y63459Y 65101Y65388Y 67401Y67796Y 2495K2854K 3403K3762K XHU07T60961Y61032Y61461Y61568Y 63921Y64064Y 65389Y65712Y XHU08Z17255Y17326Y18144Y18203Y 18588Y18683Y 19352Y19435Y 1040K1267K XHU08T17636Y17671Y18684Y18839Y 

Hazard Description:

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

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Repair

Units: About 2,600

Incidents:

None reported

Sold At:

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. 

Manufactured In:

China