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Garden tools – Shindaiwa “Trimmer, Multi–tool Power Head”

Serious risk Burns, Fire

Published by Safety Gate 19 Dec 2012In the weekly report of 28 Dec 2012 (week 52, 2012)Safety Gate noticeJSON
latest report: week 43, 30 Oct 2026checked 8 min agoSource: EU Safety Gate
Product
Garden tools
Brand
Shindaiwa (3 alerts)
Brand as notified
SHINDAIWA
Name
Trimmer, Multi–tool Power Head
Type / model
T242XSM242S
Batch
Unknown
Description
Trimmer multi–tool.
Risk
null High temperature generated in the catalytic converter set in the exhaust silencer can cause the exhaust silencer to overheat. This can result in burns to the operator if the arms or another part of the body touch the exhaust silencer whilst it is hot. The exhaust silencer cover may melt and catch fire.The product does not comply with the Machinery Directive.
Measures
  • Recall of the product from end users
Notifying country
Greece
Country of origin
Japan
Alert type
Consumer
Photos
Photo 1 of the product in Safety Gate alert A12/1929/12Photo 2 of the product in Safety Gate alert A12/1929/12
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Sources

  1. Safety Gate alert A12/1929/12
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  2. Safety Gate weekly report Report-2012-052 (XML)
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