CPSCRecalled Jun 8, 2005 · #05188
CPSC, Shindaiwa Inc. Announce Recall of Gas-Powered Hedge Trimmers
Hazard
The heat from the hedge trimmer's muffler can damage the fuel tank, cause a fuel leak and create a fire hazard.
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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.
Product details
- Product
- Shindaiwa Gas-Powered Professional Hedge Trimmers
- Type
- Hedge Trimmers
- Manufacturer
- Not specified
- Model numbers
- DH231, HT231, 1010000, 5050000
- UPCs
- —
- Sold at
- Shindaiwa dealers nationwide, from January 2001 through April 2005, for between $389 and $449.
- Made in
- Japan
What you should 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.