Article: CPSC and Shindaiwa announce recall of hedge trimmers sold in California.

M2 PRESSWIRE-21 August 2002-US CPSC: CPSC and Shindaiwa announce recall of hedge trimmers sold in California (C)1994-2002 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD

RDATE:08202002

Washington, DC -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Shindaiwa Inc., of Tualatin, Ore., is voluntarily recalling about 3,100 gasoline powered professional hedge trimmers. The catalytic muffler can overheat and damage the fuel tank, posing a fire hazard.

Shindaiwa has received eight reports of the catalytic muffler overheating. No injuries or property damage have been reported.

The recalled hedge trimmers have red engine covers and a ...

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