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The products are orange with black handles and have "Tanaka" and the model number printed on the recoil starter cover.
Why it was recalled
The fuel tank vents on these products can leak, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents and injuries
Tanaka and CPSC have received one report of a hedge trimmer catching fire and causing minor damage. No injuries have been reported.
Official 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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Tanaka America
- Manufacturer
- Tanaka America, of Auburn, Wash.
- Recall number
- 00-132
- Units
- About 7,500 hedge trimmers and 1,400 augers
- Sold at / sales period
- 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.
Hedge Trimmers and Augers
CPSC product type: Planting/Gardening Accessories
Recall contact information
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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