**** Recall via Health Canada
Makita LXT Cordless Hedge Trimmer Recalled due to Laceration and Injury Hazards
Issue
The guard on the hedge trimmer shear blade was not installed on the affected product, posing a laceration and injury hazards.
As of August 2, 2022, the company has received no reports of incidents or injuries in Canada.
Affected products
This recall involves the product Makita LXT Cordless Hedge Trimmer that is identifiable by the Model DUH602RTE and UPC 0 88381 73534 6. Affected units bear serial numbers: 64665Y to 65064Y.
What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact Makita Canada Inc. for a free repair.
For more information, consumers can contact Makita Canada Inc. by telephone:
- 1 800-663-0909 (English only) Western Canada 8:00a.m. to 4:30p.m. PST
- 1 800-263-3734 (English and French) Eastern Canada, Prairies 8:00a.m. to 4:30p.m. EST
Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.
Health Canada would like to remind Canadians to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.
This recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website. You can visit this site for more information on other international consumer product recalls.
