For Immediate Release
August 20, 2002
Release # 02-235
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: Mark Ross (301) 504-0580 Ext. 1188
Shindaiwa Recall Hotline: (800) 521-7733
CPSC and Shindaiwa Announce Recall of Hedge Trimmers Sold in California
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety
Commission (CPSC), Shindaiwa Inc., of Tualatin, Ore., is voluntarily
recalling about 3,100 gasoline powered professional hedge trimmers. The
catalytic muffler can overheat and damage the fuel tank, posing a fire
hazard.
Shindaiwa has received eight reports of the catalytic muffler
overheating. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
The recalled hedge trimmers have red engine covers and a label on
the recoil starter that reads "Professional Shindaiwa." The recall
includes model HT231 with serial numbers between 10100004 and 1111239
and model DH231 with serial numbers between 10100001 and 1100149.
The serial numbers are printed on a nameplate on the engine cover.
Shindaiwa dealers sold the hedge trimmers in California from April
2001 to September 2001 from $390 to $450 depending on the model.
Consumers should stop using these hedge trimmers immediately and
contact their authorized Shindaiwa dealer for a free inspection and
muffler system upgrade if required. For more information, consumers can
contact Shindaiwa at (800) 521-7733 between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. PT
Monday through Friday.