Safety regulator and Tanaka Announce Recall of Hedge Trimmers and Augers
Recall 00132 · Jun 27, 2000 · Tanaka America
7,500
units affected
7,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 00132
- Date
- Jun 27, 2000
- Company
- Tanaka America
- Units affected
- 7,500
- Product
- Hedge Trimmers and Augers
- Product type
- Planting/Gardening Accessories
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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 can happen
The fuel tank vents on these products can leak, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled hedge trimmers and augers?
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.
What is the hazard?
The fuel tank vents on these products can leak, posing a fire hazard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.