FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 27, 2000
Release # 00-132
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Tanaka Recall Hotline: (888) 401-3885
CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: Mark Ross, (301) 504-7076
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CPSC and Tanaka Announce Recall of Hedge Trimmers and Augers
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety
Commission (CPSC), Tanaka America, of Auburn, Wash., is voluntarily
recalling about 7,500 hedge trimmers and 1,400 augers. The fuel tank
vents on these products can leak, posing a fire hazard.
Tanaka and CPSC have received one report of a hedge trimmer catching
fire and causing minor damage. No injuries have been reported.
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 |
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.
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. 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.
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