CPSC, Shindaiwa Inc. Announce Recall of Hedge Trimmers
USCPSC, Shindaiwa Inc. Announce Recall of Hedge Trimmers
Recalling Firm: Shindaiwa Inc., of Tualatin, Ore.
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The fuel cap on the hedge trimmer can leak, posing a fire and burn hazard.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Professional Hedge Trimmers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Shindaiwa-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Hedge-Trimmers- |
| Title | CPSC, Shindaiwa Inc. Announce Recall of Hedge Trimmers |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/shin-hedge-trimmer.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Professional Hedge Trimmer |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/shin-hedge-trimmer-2.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Professional Hedge Trimmer |
| Hazards › Name | The fuel cap on the hedge trimmer can leak, posing a fire and burn hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | None. |
| Products › Name | Professional Hedge Trimmers |
| Products › Type | Hedge Trimmers |
| Products › Category I D | 1994 |
| Products › Number Of Units | 59,200 |
| Recall I D | 2522 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the hedge trimmer and return the red fuel cap to the dealer for a replacement cap. |
| Retailers › Name | Shindaiwa dealers nationwide, from August 1997 to August 2003, for between $370 and $450 depending on the model. |
| Recall Date | 2003-10-29T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 04017 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Shindaiwa Inc., of Tualatin, Ore. |
| Consumer Contact | Contact Shindaiwa toll-free at (800) 521-7733 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-01-06T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Japan |
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