CPSC, Shindaiwa Inc. Announce Recall of Gas-Powered
CPSC, Shindaiwa Inc. Announce Recall of Gas-Powered Hedge Trimmers
Why was CPSC, Shindaiwa Inc. Announce Recall of Gas-Powered recalled?
The heat from the hedge trimmer's muffler can damage the fuel tank, cause a fuel leak and create a fire hazard.
What should I do if I have this product?
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. Contact: 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
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 Gas-Powered Professional Hedge Trimmers
- Company
- Shindaiwa Inc., of Tualatin, Ore.
- Quantity
- About 25,000
- Sold at
- Shindaiwa dealers nationwide, from January 2001 through April 2005, for between $389 and $449.
- Recall date
- June 8, 2005
- Incidents / injuries
- Shindaiwa has received 10 reports of fuel tanks leaking. Two small fires were reported, resulting in minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
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.