Professional Hedge Trimmers (Shindaiwa) – Operation Hazard (2004)
Hazard assessment based on recall description.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
Gasoline-Powered Professional Hedge Trimmers
Brand
Shindaiwa Inc., of Tualatin, Ore.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in CPSC notice. Check official source for details.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Shindaiwa Inc., of Tualatin, Ore. is recalling Gasoline-Powered Professional Hedge Trimmers. The hazard is: The muffler's retaining bolts can allow the muffler to come loose from the engine while the hedge tr. Based on CPSC recall notice.
Summary derived from CPSC notice
The following details were not provided by CPSC: UPC codes.
Reason for Recall
As stated by CPSC
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.
Reported concern (CPSC)
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.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
Stop using these hedge trimmers and return them to an authorized Shindaiwa dealer to have the muffler bolts replaced, free of charge.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) directly.
View official CPSC recall noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026