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SHINDAIWA Trimmer, Multi–tool Power Head garden tools — burns & fire risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskBurnsFireDec 28, 2012
Photo from the official notice: SHINDAIWA Trimmer, Multi–tool Power Head garden tools — burns & fire risk
Photo from the official notice: SHINDAIWA Trimmer, Multi–tool Power Head garden tools — burns & fire risk

Photos from the official notice: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · image rights

Hazard

High temperature generated in the catalytic converter set in the exhaust silencer can cause the exhaust silencer to overheat. This can result in burns to the operator if the arms or another part of the body touch the exhaust silencer whilst it is hot. The exhaust silencer cover may melt and catch fire.The product does not comply with the Machinery Directive.

Measures taken

  • Recall of the product from end users — Other

Product description

Trimmer multi–tool.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.

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