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CPSC and Tanaka Announce Recall of Hedge Trimmers and Augers

Recalled June 27, 2000 · CPSC recall 00132 · Tanaka

Recalled Hedge TrimmerRecalled Hedge TrimmerRecalled Auger
Hazard
The fuel tank vents on these products can leak, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers with a recalled hedge trimmer or auger should stop using it immediately and return it to any authorized Tanaka service dealer for a free repair. The equipment will be fitted with a redesigned fuel tank.
Units
About 7,500 hedge trimmers and 1,400 augers
Incidents / injuries
Tanaka and CPSC have received one report of a hedge trimmer catching fire and causing minor damage. No injuries have been reported.

Description

The products are orange with black handles and have "Tanaka" and the model number printed on the recoil starter cover. The serial number is located on a label on the side of the engine. The model and serial number ranges are: HEDGE TRIMMERS Model No. Serial No. Range THT-2100 T245721 - U2064452 THT-2120 T218561 - U202762 THT-2510 T246071 - U154280 THT-2520 T218761 - U154380 THT-2540 T260826 - U190886 AUGER Model No. Serial No. Range TIA-340 T236911- V067500

What to do

Consumers with a recalled hedge trimmer or auger should stop using it immediately and return it to any authorized Tanaka service dealer for a free repair. The equipment will be fitted with a redesigned fuel tank.

Contact

To locate the nearest authorized dealer or for more information, call Tanaka toll-free at (888) 401-3885 between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit Tanaka's web site at http://www.tanakapowerequipment.com/recall.htm

Product
Hedge Trimmers and Augers
Manufacturer(s)
Tanaka America, of Auburn, Wash.
Retailers
Lawn and garden stores and outdoor power equipment dealers sold the hedge trimmers and augers nationwide, from September 1998 through September 1999. The hedge trimmers sold for about $370 and the augers sold for about $500.

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →

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