CPSC and Tanaka Announce Recall of Hedge Trimmers and Augers
CPSC recall 00132. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The fuel tank vents on these products can leak, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
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.
CPSC recall 00132 has the recall date 27 Jun 2000. The notice names the firm Tanaka America. The recall has about 7,500 units. The median CPSC recall of 2000 has 31,000 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Fire. CPSC gives the product type Planting/Gardening Accessories.
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| 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. |
|---|---|
| Units | 7,500 |
| 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 |
| Product | Hedge Trimmers and Augers, About 7,500 hedge trimmers and 1,400 augers, Planting/Gardening Accessories |
| 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. |
| Manufacturer | Tanaka America |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 7,500Median of 2000: 31,000
- CPSC recalls of 2000
- 191
- Recalls of 2000 with one of the same hazards
- 25%
- Recalls of 2000 in the category Planting/Gardening Accessories
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Tanaka America
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 00132The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 00132. https://recallregister.com/product/1384-cpsc-and-tanaka-announce-recall-of-hedge-trimmers-and-augers/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 00132 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Tanaka and CPSC have received one report of a hedge trimmer catching fire and causing minor damage. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
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.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 00132?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 7,500 hedge trimmers and 1,400 augers