CPSC, Shindaiwa Inc. Announce Recall of Hedge Trimmers
CPSC, Shindaiwa Inc. Announce Recall of Hedge Trimmers
Why was CPSC, Shindaiwa Inc. Announce Recall of Hedge Trimmers recalled?
The fuel cap on the hedge trimmer can leak, posing a fire and burn hazard.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using the hedge trimmer and return the red fuel cap to the dealer for a replacement cap. Contact: Contact Shindaiwa toll-free at (800) 521-7733 between 8 a.m. and 5 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
- Professional Hedge Trimmers
- Company
- Shindaiwa Inc., of Tualatin, Ore.
- Quantity
- 59,200
- Sold at
- Shindaiwa dealers nationwide, from August 1997 to August 2003, for between $370 and $450 depending on the model.
- Recall date
- October 29, 2003
- Incidents / injuries
- None.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The 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 model DH 230/231 and HT 230/231 with serial numbers up to 3080000. The serial numbers are printed on a nameplate on the engine cover.