CPSC and Shindaiwa Announce Recall of Hedge Trimmers
CPSC and Shindaiwa Announce Recall of Hedge Trimmers Sold in California
Why was CPSC and Shindaiwa Announce Recall of Hedge Trimmers recalled?
The catalytic muffler can overheat and damage the fuel tank, posing a fire hazard.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using these hedge trimmers immediately and contact their authorized Shindaiwa dealer for a free inspection and muffler system upgrade, if required. Contact: 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.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Shindaiwa hedge trimmers
- Company
- Shindaiwa Inc., of Tualatin, Ore.
- Quantity
- About 3,100
- Sold at
- Shindaiwa dealers sold the hedge trimmers in California, from April 2001 to September 2001, from $390 to $450, depending on the model.
- Recall date
- August 20, 2002
- Incidents / injuries
- Shindaiwa has received eight reports of the catalytic muffler overheating. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
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.