Safety regulator, Shindaiwa Inc. Announce Recall of Gas-Powered Hedge Trimmers
Recall 05188 · Jun 8, 2005 · Shindaiwa Inc.
25,000
units affected
25,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 05188
- Date
- Jun 8, 2005
- Company
- Shindaiwa Inc.
- Units affected
- 25,000
- Product
- Shindaiwa Gas-Powered Professional Hedge Trimmers
- Product type
- Hedge Trimmers
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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.
What can happen
The heat from the hedge trimmer's muffler can damage the fuel tank, cause a fuel leak and create a fire hazard.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Shindaiwa has received 10 reports of fuel tanks leaking. Two small fires were reported, resulting in minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Shindaiwa dealers nationwide, from January 2001 through April 2005, for between $389 and $449.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled shindaiwa gas-powered professional hedge trimmers?
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.
What is the hazard?
The heat from the hedge trimmer's muffler can damage the fuel tank, cause a fuel leak and create a fire hazard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.