CPSC and Tanaka Announce Recall of Hedge Trimmers and Augers
USCPSC and Tanaka Announce Recall of Hedge Trimmers and Augers
Recalling Firm: Tanaka America, of Auburn, Wash.
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The fuel tank vents on these products can leak, posing a fire hazard.
Product Description & Identification
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
Affected Products
Hedge Trimmers and Augers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2000/CPSC-and-Tanaka-Announce-Recall-of-Hedge-Trimmers-and-Augers |
| Title | CPSC and Tanaka Announce Recall of Hedge Trimmers and Augers |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/cd9bab3c19da488b95c008db77a24cb0.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Hedge Trimmer |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/01c44ec60cbc4a28b6eb5d4bedfda788.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Hedge Trimmer |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/91d44e05e757431e915452a1df6ab717.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Recalled Auger |
| Hazards › Name | The fuel tank vents on these products can leak, posing a fire hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | Tanaka and CPSC have received one report of a hedge trimmer catching fire and causing minor damage. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Hedge Trimmers and Augers |
| Products › Type | Planting/Gardening Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 2071 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 7,500 hedge trimmers and 1,400 augers |
| Recall I D | 1384 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Retailers › Name | 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. |
| Recall Date | 2000-06-27T00:00:00 |
| 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 |
| Recall Number | 00132 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Tanaka America, of Auburn, Wash. |
| Consumer 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2026-07-15T00:00:00 |
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