Shindaiwa Inc. · Recalled
CPSC, Shindaiwa Inc. Announce Recall of Gas-Powered Hedge Trimmers
The heat from the hedge trimmer's muffler can damage the fuel tank, cause a fuel leak and create a fire hazard.
- Units
- About 25,000
- Reports
- 10
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $389–$449
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
Shindaiwa Gas-Powered Professional Hedge Trimmers are available in both 30-inch and 40-inch sizes. The products have red engine covers, a red fuel cap and a label on the recoil starter that reads "Professional Shindaiwa." The recall includes all single- and double-sided gas-powered professional hedge trimmer models DH231 and HT231 with serial numbers 1010000 through 5050000. The serial number is printed on the engine cover.
The file
- Sold at
- Shindaiwa dealers nationwide, from January 2001 through April 2005, for between $389 and $449.
- Product type
- Hedge Trimmers
- Made in
- Japan
- Recalled by
- Shindaiwa Inc., of Tualatin, Ore.
Incident log
Shindaiwa has received 10 reports of fuel tanks leaking. Two small fires were reported, resulting in minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using these hedge trimmers immediately and contact an authorized Shindaiwa dealer to have a new fuel tank and heat shield assembly installed free of charge.
Call Shindaiwa toll-free at (800) 521-7733 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit Shindaiwa's Web site at www.shindaiwa.com
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 JUN 08 2005; last revised OCT 09 2024.
