CPSC, Shindaiwa Inc. Announce Recall of Hedge Trimmers
CPSC recall 04121. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of 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.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Stop using these hedge trimmers and return them to an authorized Shindaiwa dealer to have the muffler bolts replaced, free of charge.
CPSC recall 04121 has the recall date 15 Apr 2004. The notice names the firm Shindaiwa. The recall has about 15,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2004 has 13,500 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Fire. CPSC gives the product type Hedge Trimmers.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Shindaiwa has received 26 reports of mufflers coming loose and damaging the fuel tank, and one report of a fire that resulted in the operator suffering minor burns. |
|---|---|
| Units | 15,000 |
| Description | 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. |
| Product | Gasoline-Powered Professional Hedge Trimmers, 15,000, Hedge Trimmers |
| Sold at | Shindaiwa dealers nationwide, from January 2001 through November 2003, for between $369 and $450. |
| Manufacturer | Shindaiwa Inc |
| Made in | Japan |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 15,000Median of 2004: 13,500
- CPSC recalls of 2004
- 278
- Recalls of 2004 with one of the same hazards
- 28%
- Recalls of 2004 in the category Hedge Trimmers
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name Shindaiwa
- 6
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 25 Apr 2006 | CPSC, Shindaiwa Inc. Announce Recall of Backpack Blowers Due to Fire Hazard |
| 8 Jun 2005 | CPSC, Shindaiwa Inc. Announce Recall of Gas-Powered Hedge Trimmers |
| 29 Oct 2003 | CPSC, Shindaiwa Inc. Announce Recall of Hedge Trimmers |
| 20 Aug 2002 | CPSC and Shindaiwa Announce Recall of Hedge Trimmers Sold in California |
| 27 Mar 1996 | CPSC, Shindaiwa Announce Recall Of Backpack Blowers And Chain Saws |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 04121The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 04121. https://recallregister.com/product/2602-cpsc-shindaiwa-inc-announce-recall-of-hedge-trimmers/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 04121 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Shindaiwa has received 26 reports of mufflers coming loose and damaging the fuel tank, and one report of a fire that resulted in the operator suffering minor burns.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Shindaiwa dealers nationwide, from January 2001 through November 2003, for between $369 and $450.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 04121?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
15,000
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
Japan