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CPSC, Shindaiwa Inc. Announce Recall of Hedge Trimmers is CPSC recall #04017, announced on October 29, 2003. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The hedge trimmers have red engine covers, a red fuel cap and a label on the recoil starter that reads "Professional Shindaiwa." The recall includes all model DH 230/231 and HT 230/231 with serial numbers up to 3080000. The serial numbers are printed on a nameplate on the engine cover. The remedy is consumers should stop using the hedge trimmer and return the red fuel cap to the dealer for a replacement cap.. Affected brand: Shindaiwa Inc..
The hedge trimmers have red engine covers, a red fuel cap and a label on the recoil starter that reads "Professional Shindaiwa." The recall includes all model DH 230/231 and HT 230/231 with serial numbers up to 3080000. The serial numbers are printed on a nameplate on the engine cover.
Affected products
Professional Hedge Trimmers
Recalled brands
Shindaiwa Inc.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the hedge trimmer and return the red fuel cap to the dealer for a replacement cap.
Recall date
October 29, 2003
CPSC recall #04017 covers CPSC, Shindaiwa Inc. Announce Recall of Hedge Trimmers, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on October 29, 2003. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The hedge trimmers have red engine covers, a red fuel cap and a label on the recoil starter that reads "Professional Shindaiwa." The recall includes all model DH 230/231 and HT 230/231 with serial numbers up to 3080000. The serial numbers are printed on a nameplate on the engine cover.
The CPSC remedy for recall #04017 is consumers should stop using the hedge trimmer and return the red fuel cap to the dealer for a replacement cap.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.
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The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Shindaiwa-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Hedge-Trimmers-. RecallDocket links to it from this page.
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