Article: CPSC and Tanaka announce recall of hedge trimmers and augers.

M2 PRESSWIRE-28 June 2000-US CPSC: CPSC and Tanaka announce recall of hedge trimmers and augers (C)1994-2000 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD

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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 ...

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