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CPSC, Shindaiwa Inc. Announce Recall of Gas-Powered Hedge Trimmers
What You Should Do
Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.
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.
Affected Products
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.
Why Was This Recalled?
The heat from the hedge trimmer's muffler can damage the fuel tank, cause a fuel leak and create a fire hazard.
Where Was This Sold?
Distribution information not available.
About Shindaiwa dealers nationwide, from January 2001 through April 2005, for between $389 and $449.
Shindaiwa dealers nationwide, from January 2001 through April 2005, for between $389 and $449. has 1 total recall tracked by RecallDetector.
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Data sourced from the CPSC. Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report