CPSC2004-04-15
CPSC, Shindaiwa Inc. Announce Recall of Hedge Trimmers
Shindaiwa Inc., of Tualatin, Ore.
Hazard
The muffler's retaining bolts can allow the muffler to come loose from the engine while the hedge trimmer is in operation. A loose muffler can contact and damage the fuel tank, creating a fire hazard.
Remedy
Stop using these hedge trimmers and return them to an authorized Shindaiwa dealer to have the muffler bolts replaced, free of charge.
Sold at
Shindaiwa dealers nationwide, from January 2001 through November 2003, for between $369 and $450.
Affected count
15,000
Injuries reported
Shindaiwa has received 26 reports of mufflers coming loose and damaging the fuel tank, and one report of a fire that resulted in the operator suffering minor burns.
Manufactured in
Japan
Products
Gasoline-Powered Professional Hedge Trimmers
Consumer contact
Shindaiwa toll-free at (800) 521-7733 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Shindaiwa-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Hedge-TrimmersDon't want to check this manually?
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