FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 8, 2005
Release #05-188
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 521-7733
CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
CPSC, Shindaiwa Inc. Announce Recall of Gas-Powered Hedge Trimmers
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary
recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using
recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Shindaiwa Gas-Powered Professional Hedge Trimmers
Units: About 25,000.
Importer: Shindaiwa Inc., of Tualatin, Ore.
Hazard: The heat from the hedge trimmer's muffler can damage the fuel
tank, cause a fuel leak and create a fire hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: Shindaiwa has received 10 reports of fuel tanks
leaking. Two small fires were reported, resulting in minor property
damage. No injuries have been reported.
Description: 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.
Sold At: Shindaiwa dealers nationwide from January 2001 through April
2005 for between $389 and $449.
Manufactured in: Japan
Remedy: 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.
Consumer Contact: 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