CPSC, Shindaiwa Inc. Announce Recall of Gas-Powered 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-2943.
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.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2943.
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 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 April 2005, For Between $389 And $449. 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-2943.
Call Shindaiwa toll-free at (800) 521-7733 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit Shindaiwa's Web site at www.shindaiwa.com
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Shindaiwa Dealers Nationwide, From January 2001 Through April 2005, For Between $389 And $449. Recall FAQ
Shindaiwa Dealers Nationwide, From January 2001 Through April 2005, For Between $389 And $449. is the subject of a consumer products recall: CPSC, Shindaiwa Inc. Announce Recall of Gas-Powered Hedge Trimmers. The notice was published on June 8, 2005 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 25,000 units are potentially affected.