October 29, 2003
Shindaiwa Inc. is recalling about 59,000 professional hedge trimmers. The fuel cap on the hedge trimmer can leak, posing a fire and burn hazard.
The 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 model DH 230/231 and HT 230/231 with serial numbers up to 3080000. The serial numbers are printed on a nameplate on the engine cover.
The units were sold at Shindaiwa dealers nationwide from August 1997 to August 2003 for between $370 and $450 depending on the model.
Consumers should stop using the hedge trimmer and return the red fuel cap to the dealer for a replacement cap.
Contact Shindaiwa toll-free at (800) 521-7733 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
