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CPSC, Shindaiwa Inc. Announce Recall of Hedge Trimmers

Date: April 15, 2004
Company: Shindaiwa Inc., of Tualatin, Ore.
Status: Ongoing
Source: CPSC

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Stop using these hedge trimmers and return them to an authorized Shindaiwa dealer to have the muffler bolts replaced, free of charge.

Affected Products

The 30-inch and 40-inch hedge trimmers have red engine covers, a red fuel cap and a label on the recoil starter that reads "Professional Shindaiwa." The recall includes all double-sided professional hedge trimmer models DH 231 and HT 231 with serial numbers up to 110000. The serial numbers are printed on a nameplate on the engine cover.

Why Was This Recalled?

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.

Where Was This Sold?

Distribution information not available.

About Shindaiwa Inc., of Tualatin, Ore.

Shindaiwa Inc., of Tualatin, Ore. has 1 total recall tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the CPSC. Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report