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Professional Hedge Trimmers — recall 04017

U.S. CPSC · United States · 2003-10-29

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Agency
U.S. CPSC
Recall identifier
04017
Date of alert
2003-10-29
Country / jurisdiction
United States
Risk type
recall
Brand
Shindaiwa Inc., of Tualatin, Ore.
Product category
consumer_product
Reported risk: 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. Hazards: The fuel cap on the hedge trimmer can leak, posing a fire and burn hazard.
Primary source: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Shindaiwa-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Hedge-Tr

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