CPSC and Shindaiwa Announce Recall of Hedge Trimmers Sold in California

The catalytic muffler can overheat and damage the fuel tank, posing a fire hazard.

Recall #: 02235
Affected scope: About 3,100

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Shindaiwa Inc., of Tualatin, Ore. recalled The recalled hedge trimmers have red engine covers and a label on the recoil starter that….

CPSC and Shindaiwa Announce Recall of Hedge Trimmers Sold in California was recalled by Shindaiwa Inc., of Tualatin, Ore. in August 20, 2002. Reason: The catalytic muffler can overheat and damage the fuel tank, posing a fire hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should stop using these hedge trimmers immediately and contact their authorized…. Verify recall #02235 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Shindaiwa Inc., of Tualatin, Ore. issued this CPSC recall-The catalytic muffler can overheat and damage the fuel tank, posing a fire hazard..

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agency class: August 20, 2002
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #02235 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

The recalled hedge trimmers have red engine covers and a label on the recoil starter that reads "Professional Shindaiwa." The recall includes model HT231 with serial numbers between 1010004 and 1111239 and model DH231 with serial numbers between 1010001 and 1100149. The serial numbers are printed on a nameplate on the engine cover.

Reason for recall

The catalytic muffler can overheat and damage the fuel tank, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should stop using these hedge trimmers immediately and contact their authorized Shindaiwa dealer for a free inspection and muffler system upgrade, if required.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	02235
Date reported	August 20, 2002
Date initiated	August 20, 2002
Recalling firm	Shindaiwa Inc., of Tualatin, Ore.
Affected scope	About 3,100
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should stop using these hedge trimmers immediately and contact their authorized Shindaiwa dealer for a free inspection …

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The catalytic muffler can overheat and damage the fuel tank, posing a fire hazard.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should stop using these hedge trimmers immediately and contact their authorized Shindaiwa dealer for a free inspection and muffler system upgrade, if required.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on August 20, 2002. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 02235.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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