Product Recall Number: 96-050
Why was Tanaka and Ariens leaf blowers recalled?
The blower's fuel tank could leak, presenting a possible fire hazard.
Product Recall Number: 96-050
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 1995-12-19
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Name Of Product: Tanaka and Ariens leaf blowers
Description: 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 straps, 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.
Hazard Description: The blower's fuel tank could leak, presenting a possible fire hazard.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Replace
Units: Approximately 11,000
Incidents: Tanaka has not received any reports of consumers who were injured in incidents involving the fuel leaks.
Remedy: 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.
Sold At: None Listed
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: Tanaka America of Kent, Wash.
Distributors: None Listed
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Custom Field: None Listed