The Recall Desk
SevereCPSC·05188·Announced 2005-06-08

Shindaiwa Recalls Gas-Powered Hedge Trimmers Due to Fire Hazard

Shindaiwa is recalling about 25,000 gas-powered professional hedge trimmers because heat from the muffler can damage the fuel tank, causing leaks and fires.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fire hazard with reported property damage, which aligns with the rubric criterion for 'significant injury/property-damage reports' under the Severe classification.

Plain-English summary

Shindaiwa Inc. is recalling approximately 25,000 gas-powered professional hedge trimmers, including models DH231 and HT231. The affected units have serial numbers ranging from 1010000 through 5050000, which are printed on the engine cover. These products were sold nationwide through Shindaiwa dealers between January 2001 and April 2005 for between $389 and $449.

The recall is being issued because heat from the hedge trimmer's muffler can damage the fuel tank, causing a fuel leak and creating a fire hazard. Shindaiwa has received 10 reports of fuel tanks leaking. Two small fires were reported, resulting in minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.

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. Consumers can also call Shindaiwa toll-free at (800) 521-7733 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit Shindaiwa's website at www.shindaiwa.com.

The recalled product

Product
Shindaiwa Gas-Powered Professional Hedge Trimmers
Manufacturer
Shindaiwa Inc., of Tualatin, Ore.
Category
Consumer Product — Power Tools
Hazard
Affected units
25,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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