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CPSC, Shindaiwa Inc. Announce Recall of Hedge Trimmers (04017)

U.S. CPSCFireBurnsOct 29, 2003
Recalled Professional Hedge Trimmer
Recalled Professional Hedge Trimmer
Recalled Professional Hedge Trimmer
Recalled Professional Hedge Trimmer

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

The fuel cap on the hedge trimmer can leak, posing a fire and burn hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the hedge trimmer and return the red fuel cap to the dealer for a replacement cap.

Incidents & injuries

None.

Product description

The 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 model DH 230/231 and HT 230/231 with serial numbers up to 3080000. The serial numbers are printed on a nameplate on the engine cover.

Sold on

Shindaiwa dealers nationwide, from August 1997 to August 2003, for between $370 and $450 depending on the model.

Contact the company

Contact Shindaiwa toll-free at (800) 521-7733 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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