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 muffler's retaining bolts can allow the muffler to come loose from the engine while the hedge trimmer is in operation. A loose muffler can contact and damage the fuel tank, creating a fire hazard.
Product Description & Identification
The 30-inch and 40-inch 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 double-sided professional hedge trimmer models DH 231 and HT 231 with serial numbers up to 110000. The serial numbers are printed on a nameplate on the engine cover.
Affected Products
Gasoline-Powered 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/hedge-trimmer-1.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Shindaiwa hedge trimmer |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/hedge-trimmer-2.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Shindaiwa hedge trimmer |
| Hazards › Name | The muffler's retaining bolts can allow the muffler to come loose from the engine while the hedge trimmer is in operation. A loose muffler can contact and damage the fuel tank, creating a fire hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | Shindaiwa has received 26 reports of mufflers coming loose and damaging the fuel tank, and one report of a fire that resulted in the operator suffering minor burns. |
| Products › Name | Gasoline-Powered Professional Hedge Trimmers |
| Products › Type | Hedge Trimmers |
| Products › Category I D | 1994 |
| Products › Number Of Units | 15,000 |
| Recall I D | 2602 |
| Remedies › Name | Stop using these hedge trimmers and return them to an authorized Shindaiwa dealer to have the muffler bolts replaced, free of charge. |
| Retailers › Name | Shindaiwa dealers nationwide, from January 2001 through November 2003, for between $369 and $450. |
| Recall Date | 2004-04-15T00:00:00 |
| Description | The 30-inch and 40-inch 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 double-sided professional hedge trimmer models DH 231 and HT 231 with serial numbers up to 110000. The serial numbers are printed on a nameplate on the engine cover. |
| Recall Number | 04121 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Shindaiwa Inc., of Tualatin, Ore. |
| Consumer Contact | Shindaiwa toll-free at (800) 521-7733 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-02-05T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Japan |
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