CPSC, Shindaiwa Inc. Announce Recall of Hedge Trimmers
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2602.
The 30-inch and 40-inch 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 double-sided professional hedge trimmer models DH 231 and HT 231 with serial numbers up to 110000. The serial numbers are printed on a nameplate on the engine cover.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2602.
Stop using these hedge trimmers and return them to an authorized Shindaiwa dealer to have the muffler bolts replaced, free of charge.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Shindaiwa Dealers Nationwide, From January 2001 Through November 2003, For Between $369 And $450. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2602.
Shindaiwa toll-free at (800) 521-7733 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
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Shindaiwa Dealers Nationwide, From January 2001 Through November 2003, For Between $369 And $450. Recall FAQ
Shindaiwa Dealers Nationwide, From January 2001 Through November 2003, For Between $369 And $450. is the subject of a fuel recall: CPSC, Shindaiwa Inc. Announce Recall of Hedge Trimmers. The notice was published on April 15, 2004 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 15,000 units are potentially affected.