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DH231
This model number appears in 2 official CPSC recall notices for household products. Latest recall published June 8, 2005.
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Recall #05-188 · Published June 8, 2005
CPSC published a recall notice for Shindaiwa Gas-Powered Professional Hedge Trimmers from Shindaiwa Gas-Powered Professional on June 8, 2005. CPSC identifies this hazard: The heat from the hedge trimmer's muffler can damage the fuel tank, cause a fuel leak and create a fire hazard. The official remedy states: 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.
The heat from the hedge trimmer's muffler can damage the fuel tank, cause a fuel leak and create a fire hazard.
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.
- Recall published
- June 8, 2005
- Units
- About 25,000
- Sold at / sales period
- Shindaiwa dealers nationwide, from January 2001 through April 2005, for between $389 and $449.
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Recall #02-235 · Published August 20, 2002
CPSC published a recall notice for Shindaiwa hedge trimmers from Shindaiwa on August 20, 2002. CPSC identifies this hazard: The catalytic muffler can overheat and damage the fuel tank, posing a fire hazard. The official remedy states: Consumers should stop using these hedge trimmers immediately and contact their authorized Shindaiwa dealer for a free inspection and muffler system upgrade, if required.
The catalytic muffler can overheat and damage the fuel tank, posing a fire hazard.
Consumers should stop using these hedge trimmers immediately and contact their authorized Shindaiwa dealer for a free inspection and muffler system upgrade, if required.
- Recall published
- August 20, 2002
- Units
- About 3,100
- Sold at / sales period
- Shindaiwa dealers sold the hedge trimmers in California, from April 2001 to September 2001, from $390 to $450, depending on the model.
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