# CPSC, Shindaiwa Inc. Announce Recall of Gas-Powered Hedge Trimmers
> **CPSC recall** · 2005-06-08 · 05188 · 1 injuries reported
## Recall
- **Number:** 05188
- **Date:** 2005-06-08
- **Injuries reported:** 1
## Products

Shindaiwa Gas-Powered Professional Hedge Trimmers

## Hazards

The heat from the hedge trimmer's muffler can damage the fuel tank, cause a fuel leak and create a fire hazard.

## 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.

## Source
- [CPSC recall page](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Shindaiwa-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Gas-Powered-Hedge-Trimmers)
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