Shindaiwa · Recalled
CPSC and Shindaiwa Announce Recall of Hedge Trimmers Sold in California
The catalytic muffler can overheat and damage the fuel tank, posing a fire hazard.
- Units
- About 3,100
- Reports
- 8
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $390–$450
- Remedy
- See notice
Reports, injuries, deaths and price are read out of the notice’s wording by rules, so they can miss unusual phrasing. The official notice is the record.
Affected
The recalled hedge trimmers have red engine covers and a label on the recoil starter that reads "Professional Shindaiwa." The recall includes model HT231 with serial numbers between 1010004 and 1111239 and model DH231 with serial numbers between 1010001 and 1100149. The serial numbers are printed on a nameplate on the engine cover.
The file
- Sold at
- Shindaiwa dealers sold the hedge trimmers in California, from April 2001 to September 2001, from $390 to $450, depending on the model.
- Product type
- Hedge Trimmers
- Made in
- Not stated
- Recalled by
- Shindaiwa Inc., of Tualatin, Ore.
Incident log
Shindaiwa has received eight reports of the catalytic muffler overheating. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using these hedge trimmers immediately and contact their authorized Shindaiwa dealer for a free inspection and muffler system upgrade, if required.
For more information, consumers can contact Shindaiwa at (800) 521-7733 between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated AUG 20 2002; last revised OCT 10 2025.
