CPSC and Shindaiwa Announce Recall of Hedge Trimmers Sold in California

Active Recall Announced August 20, 2002 CPSC #02235

Quick answer

CPSC and Shindaiwa Announce Recall of Hedge Trimmers Sold in California is CPSC recall #02235, announced on August 20, 2002. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is consumers should stop using these hedge trimmers immediately and contact their authorized shindaiwa dealer for a free inspection and muffler system upgrade, if required.. Affected brand: Shindaiwa Inc..

Hazard

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.

Affected products

Shindaiwa hedge trimmers

Recalled brands

Shindaiwa Inc.

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.

Recall date

August 20, 2002

Categories

Hedge Trimmers

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #02235?

CPSC recall #02235 covers CPSC and Shindaiwa Announce Recall of Hedge Trimmers Sold in California, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on August 20, 2002. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.

What is the remedy for recall #02235?

The CPSC remedy for recall #02235 is consumers should stop using these hedge trimmers immediately and contact their authorized shindaiwa dealer for a free inspection and muffler system upgrade, if required.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell CPSC and Shindaiwa Announce Recall of Hedge Trimmers Sold in California on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-and-Shindaiwa-Announce-Recall-of-Hedge-Trimmers-Sold-in-California-. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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