CPSC, Shindaiwa Inc. Announce Recall of Gas-Powered Hedge Trimmers

危险说明 Hazard

• The heat from the hedge trimmer's muffler can damage the fuel tank, cause a fuel leak and create a fire hazard.

受影响产品

官方描述 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.

事故与伤害 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.

官方补救措施 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.

消费者联系信息

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