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CPSCRecalled Apr 15, 2004 · #04121

CPSC, Shindaiwa Inc. Announce Recall of Hedge Trimmers

Hazard

The muffler's retaining bolts can allow the muffler to come loose from the engine while the hedge trimmer is in operation. A loose muffler can contact and damage the fuel tank, creating a fire hazard.

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Description

The 30-inch and 40-inch hedge trimmers have red engine covers, a red fuel cap and a label on the recoil starter that reads "Professional Shindaiwa." The recall includes all double-sided professional hedge trimmer models DH 231 and HT 231 with serial numbers up to 110000. The serial numbers are printed on a nameplate on the engine cover.

Product details

Product
Gasoline-Powered Professional Hedge Trimmers
Type
Hedge Trimmers
Manufacturer
Shindaiwa Inc., of Tualatin, Ore.
Model numbers
110000
UPCs
Sold at
Shindaiwa dealers nationwide, from January 2001 through November 2003, for between $369 and $450.
Made in
Japan

What you should do

Stop using these hedge trimmers and return them to an authorized Shindaiwa dealer to have the muffler bolts replaced, free of charge.

View the official CPSC notice