FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 27, 2000
Release # 00-132 |
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 |
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is still interested in receiving incident or injury reports that are either directly related to this product recall or involve a different hazard with the same product. Please tell us about your experience with the product on SaferProducts.gov
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