CPSC recall 04121
Gasoline-Powered Professional Hedge Trimmers
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2025-02-05
On 2025-02-05 the CPSC announced a recall of Gasoline-Powered Professional Hedge Trimmers by Shindaiwa, citing 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, cr….
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 04121 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2004-04-15 |
| Published | 2025-02-05 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Shindaiwa |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Gasoline-Powered Professional Hedge Trimmers | The 30-inch and 40-inch 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 double-sided professional hedge trimmer models DH 231 and HT 231 with serial numbers up to 110000. The serial numbers are printed on a nameplate on the engine cover.
Reason
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.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Shindaiwa-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Hedge-Trimmers
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