CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Shindaiwa Inc. Announce Recall of Gas-Powered Hedge Trimmers
Published: June 8, 2005Recall ID: 05188Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The heat from the hedge trimmer's muffler can damage the fuel tank, cause a fuel leak and create a fire hazard.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Shindaiwa Gas-Powered Professional Hedge Trimmers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
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| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Shindaiwa-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Gas-Powered-Hedge-Trimmers |
| Title | CPSC, Shindaiwa Inc. Announce Recall of Gas-Powered Hedge Trimmers |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/57e7386d4b1546f58bf7311ab1544e83.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Hedge Trimmer |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/4c58d80e350840938e4a489f90fd6448.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Hedge Trimmer |
| Hazards › Name | The heat from the hedge trimmer's muffler can damage the fuel tank, cause a fuel leak and create a fire hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | Shindaiwa has received 10 reports of fuel tanks leaking. Two small fires were reported, resulting in minor property damage. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Shindaiwa Gas-Powered Professional Hedge Trimmers |
| Products › Type | Hedge Trimmers |
| Products › Category I D | 1994 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 25,000 |
| Recall I D | 2943 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Importers › Name | Shindaiwa Inc., of Tualatin, Ore. |
| Retailers › Name | Shindaiwa dealers nationwide, from January 2001 through April 2005, for between $389 and $449. |
| Recall Date | 2005-06-08T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 05188 |
| Consumer 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-10-09T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Japan |