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CPSCCPSC · Consumer products·Recall number 04121

Gasoline-Powered Professional Hedge Trimmers

Published February 5, 2025 · Recall initiated: April 15, 2004

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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

Recall details

Brand
Shindaiwa Inc., of Tualatin, Ore.
Manufacturer
Shindaiwa Inc., of Tualatin, Ore.
Distributor
Shindaiwa dealers nationwide, from January 2001 through November 2003, for between $369 and $450.
Country
US
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