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Name of Product: Shindaiwa Gas-Powered Professional Hedge Trimmers

Units: About 25,000.

Importer: Shindaiwa Inc., of Tualatin, Ore.

Hazard: The heat from the hedge trimmer's muffler can damage the fuel
tank, cause a fuel leak and create a fire hazard.

Incidents/Injuries: Shindaiwa has received 10 reports of fuel tanks
leaking. Two small fires were reported, resulting in minor property
damage. No injuries have been reported.
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