CPSC, Shindaiwa Inc. Announce Recall of Gas-Powered Hedge Trimmers
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2005-06-08 · 05188
Hazards
The heat from the hedge trimmer's muffler can damage the fuel tank, cause a fuel leak and create a fire hazard.
Recall
Number
05188
Date
2005-06-08
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Shindaiwa Gas-Powered Professional Hedge Trimmers
Companies
Retailer(s)
Shindaiwa dealers nationwide, from January 2001 through April 2005, for between $389 and $449.
Importer(s)
Shindaiwa Inc., of Tualatin, Ore.
Country of manufacture
Japan
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.