CPSCApril 15, 2004consumer
CPSC, Shindaiwa Inc. Announce Recall of Hedge Trimmers
Official recall recorded by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
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.
Brands named
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Recall history
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