CPSC And Tanaka Recall Backpack Blowers
USCPSC And Tanaka Recall Backpack Blowers
Recalling Firm: Tanaka, Ariens
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Fire & Fire-Related Burn
Product Description & Identification
December 20, 1995 Release # 96-050 WASHINGTON, D.C. - CPSC, Tanaka America of Kent, Wash., is announcing the recall of approximately 11,000 Tanaka and Ariens leaf blowers. The blower's fuel tank could leak, presenting a possible fire hazard.The blowers are mounted on a black metal backpack frame with padded shoulder staps, an orange fuel tank, and black blower tubes. The names and model numbers of the manufacturer are printed in the center of the blower's fuel tank or on the recoil starter. Tanaka models TBL-455 and TBL-500 and the Ariens model BB-430 blowers are involved in this recall.The leaf blowers were sold nationwide from January 1986 to December 1992 for between $400 and $460 each.Consumers who own Tanaka and Ariens blowers with these model numbers should stop using them immediately and return them to any Authorized Tanaka Servicing dealer. The backpack blowers will be fitted with a redesigned fuel tank at no charge. For more information, consumers should call Tanaka at 253-333-1200, ext 217.Tanaka has not received any reports of consumers who were injured in incidents involving the fuel leaks. Tanaka is conducting this recall to prevent the possibility of injury
Affected Products
Ariens leaf blowers; Tanaka leaf blowers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/1996/CPSC-And-Tanaka-Recall-Backpack-Blowers |
| Title | CPSC And Tanaka Recall Backpack Blowers |
| Hazards › Name | Fire & Fire-Related Burn |
| Products › 1 › Name | Ariens leaf blowers |
| Products › 1 › Type | Blowers |
| Products › 1 › Category I D | 1854 |
| Products › 2 › Name | Tanaka leaf blowers |
| Recall I D | 5746 |
| Recall Date | 1995-12-20T00:00:00 |
| Description | December 20, 1995 Release # 96-050 WASHINGTON, D.C. - CPSC, Tanaka America of Kent, Wash., is announcing the recall of approximately 11,000 Tanaka and Ariens leaf blowers. The blower's fuel tank could leak, presenting a possible fire hazard.The blowers are mounted on a black metal backpack frame with padded shoulder staps, an orange fuel tank, and black blower tubes. The names and model numbers of the manufacturer are printed in the center of the blower's fuel tank or on the recoil starter. Tanaka models TBL-455 and TBL-500 and the Ariens model BB-430 blowers are involved in this recall.The leaf blowers were sold nationwide from January 1986 to December 1992 for between $400 and $460 each.Consumers who own Tanaka and Ariens blowers with these model numbers should stop using them immediately and return them to any Authorized Tanaka Servicing dealer. The backpack blowers will be fitted with a redesigned fuel tank at no charge. For more information, consumers should call Tanaka at 253-333-1200, ext 217.Tanaka has not received any reports of consumers who were injured in incidents involving the fuel leaks. Tanaka is conducting this recall to prevent the possibility of injury |
| Recall Number | 96050 |
| Manufacturers › 1 › Name | Tanaka |
| Manufacturers › 2 › Name | Ariens |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-02-26T00:00:00 |
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