CPSC and Shindaiwa Announce Recall of Hedge Trimmers Sold in California

危险说明 Hazard

• The catalytic muffler can overheat and damage the fuel tank, posing a fire hazard.

受影响产品

官方描述 Description

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 1010004 and 1111239 and model DH231 with serial numbers between 1010001 and 1100149. The serial numbers are printed on a nameplate on the engine cover.

事故与伤害 Incidents / Injuries

• Shindaiwa has received eight reports of the catalytic muffler overheating. No injuries or property damage have been reported.

官方补救措施 Remedy

• Consumers should stop using these hedge trimmers immediately and contact their authorized Shindaiwa dealer for a free inspection and muffler system upgrade, if required.

消费者联系信息

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.

相关企业

制造商：Shindaiwa Inc., of Tualatin, Ore.

零售商：Shindaiwa dealers sold the hedge trimmers in California, from April 2001 to September 2001, from $390 to $450, depending on the model.