CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC and Shindaiwa Announce Recall of Hedge Trimmers Sold in California
Published: August 20, 2002Recall ID: 02235Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The catalytic muffler can overheat and damage the fuel tank, posing a fire hazard.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Shindaiwa hedge trimmers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-and-Shindaiwa-Announce-Recall-of-Hedge-Trimmers-Sold-in-California- |
| Title | CPSC and Shindaiwa Announce Recall of Hedge Trimmers Sold in California |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Shindaiwa-hedge-trimmer-1.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Shindaiwa hedge trimmer |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Shindaiwa-hedge-trimmer-2.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Shindaiwa hedge trimmer |
| Hazards › Name | The catalytic muffler can overheat and damage the fuel tank, posing a fire hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | Shindaiwa has received eight reports of the catalytic muffler overheating. No injuries or property damage have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Shindaiwa hedge trimmers |
| Products › Type | Hedge Trimmers |
| Products › Category I D | 1994 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 3,100 |
| Recall I D | 2205 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using these hedge trimmers immediately and contact their authorized Shindaiwa dealer for a free inspection and muffler system upgrade, if required. |
| Retailers › Name | Shindaiwa dealers sold the hedge trimmers in California, from April 2001 to September 2001, from $390 to $450, depending on the model. |
| Recall Date | 2002-08-20T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 02235 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Shindaiwa Inc., of Tualatin, Ore. |
| Consumer 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. |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-10-10T00:00:00 |