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U.S. CPSC October 10, 2006	Black & Decker Recalls Blower/Vacuums for Fire Hazard A loose connection between the blower/vac and an extension cord can cause overheating, posing a fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC November 12, 2009	Backpack Blowers Recalled by Homelite Due to Fire Hazard The fuel tank can leak gasoline, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC October 30, 2008	Homelite Consumer Products Announce Recall to Repair Chain Saws Due to Chain Brake Failure The chain brake can fail to stop the chain on its first application, posing a risk of laceration to consumers.
U.S. CPSC January 13, 2005	Emerson Tool Co. Recall to Repair Wet/Dry Vacuums The air intake shield may be missing. Consumers can suffer lacerations if they come into contact with the intake blower wheel.
U.S. CPSC July 26, 2007	The Toro Company Recalls Electric Blowers Due to Projectile Hazards The blower's impeller, which is a rotating component on the blower, can break, resulting in pieces of plastic flying out of the blower. This poses a risk of serious injury to the user or a bystander.
U.S. CPSC February 17, 2011	Sno-Tek Snow Blowers Recalled by Liquid Combustion Technology Due to Laceration Hazard The snow blower's engine is missing a safety shield above the side mounted electric starter, posing a laceration hazard to consumer's fingers.
U.S. CPSC December 11, 2008	The Toro Company Reannounces Recall of Electric Blowers Due to Projectile Hazards The blower's impeller, which is a rotating component on the blower, can break, resulting in pieces of plastic flying out of the blower. This poses a risk of serious injury to the user or a bystander.
U.S. CPSC May 8, 2003	Homelite Recalls Chainsaws These saws can operate while the engine is at the "idle" setting, posing a risk of serious lacerations to the operator and bystanders.
U.S. CPSC April 20, 2004	Kids II Recall of Children's Mirror Books The mirror in the books can crack or break, posing a laceration hazard to young children.
U.S. CPSC August 19, 2009	Ridgid Table Saws Sold Exclusively at Home Depot Recalled by One World Technologies Due to Laceration Hazard The table saw's arbor shaft can fail when used with a stacked blade set (commonly known as a "stacked dado set"), which is used to cut grooves. The stacked blade set can be ejected from the saw, posing a potential laceration hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC May 5, 2011	Sheet Sanders Recalled by One World Technologies Due to Laceration Hazard Pieces of the fan can break off from the fan assembly and be ejected from the product, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC October 18, 2005	Stihl Inc. Recall of Backpack Blowers The fan wheel on these backpack blowers could break, resulting in pieces of plastic flying out of the blower housing. This poses a risk of injury to the user or a bystander.
U.S. CPSC August 13, 2009	Homelite, Husky and Black Max Generators Recalled Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot and Sam's Club Stores The fuel gauge can leak excessive amounts of gasoline, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC October 2, 2003	Technuity Inc. Recall of Back-Up Power Supply Systems When used in conjunction with another power protection device, the power supply device can spark, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC December 23, 2009	Utility Knife Recalled by Dollar Tree Due to Laceration Hazard The utility knife's blade can slide past the blade support during use, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC August 20, 2009	Pensi Ceiling Fans Recalled by The Modern Fan Co. Due to Fall and Injury Hazard The internal coupler that connects the down rod assembly to the motor can break and cause the fan to fall from the ceiling, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC December 16, 2003	Wet/Dry Vacuums Recalled by Emerson Tool Company The exhaust blower ports on the wet/dry vacuums are large enough for a small child to reach inside and touch the spinning blower wheel. This poses a laceration hazard to small children.
U.S. CPSC November 8, 2006	WMH Tool Group Inc. Recalls Wilton Mitre Saws for Laceration Hazard The blade assembly could unexpectedly break free from the stationary base, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC April 2, 2004	Valley Dynamo Recall of Air Hockey Tables The blower motor, located under the table, has an opening large enough for a child's finger, posing a laceration hazard.
U.S. CPSC April 3, 2008	Wal-Mart Recalls Candle Holders Due to Fire and Laceration Hazards The candle holders could tip over, posing a fire hazard. Also, the glass holder could break, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC May 15, 2008	Shindaiwa Corp. Recalls Backpack Blowers Due to Laceration and Impact Hazards The blower's impeller (fan) can separate from the base and break apart, causing plastic pieces to be blown out of the machine, and pose a laceration and impact hazard to consumers. The flying pieces also can cause property damage and injury to bystanders.
U.S. CPSC March 17, 2011	Kawasaki Motor Recalls Backpack Blowers Due to Fire Hazard The gasoline tank can split and leak fuel, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC April 2, 2009	Best Buy Announces the Recall of Certain Rocketfish Universal Portable Power Sources Due to Fire Hazard While charging the battery, the power source can unexpectedly ignite, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC May 20, 2008	The Home Depot Recalls Candle Holders Due to Fire Hazard Sunlight passing through the glass portion can cause nearby flammable materials to ignite, posing a fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC August 15, 2007	Robert Bosch Tool Corp. Recalls Skil(r) Circular Saws Due to Laceration Hazard The trigger switch on the saw can be locked "on," or the switch can be turned on, without the use of the safety lock-out. This can cause unexpected operation of the saw, posing a risk of laceration.
U.S. CPSC February 27, 2007	Sportcraft Recalls Inflatable Bounce Houses Due to Impact Injury Hazard The fan and the plastic housing surrounding the fan can break apart during use of the inflatable bounce house, posing a risk of impact injury to consumers.
U.S. CPSC April 25, 2006	Shindaiwa Inc. Announces Recall of Backpack Blowers Due to Fire Hazard The backpack blower's muffler support bracket can break, creating an opening in the muffler body. Hot exhaust gases could then escape from the muffler and melt the fuel tank or ignite grease or debris around the tank.
U.S. CPSC October 30, 2007	Target Recalls Home Patio Sets Due to Fall Hazard The chair can collapse when weight is applied to the front end of the arm rests, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC January 10, 2008	A.O. Smith Recalls Exhaust Fan Electric Motors Due to Fire Hazard The fan's electric motor can be miswired and overheat, posing a fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC July 23, 2008	Dirt Devil Vacuum Accessory Tools Recalled Due to Laceration Hazard Plastic pieces inside the vacuum tool can break apart and be ejected, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC November 26, 2004	Procter & Gamble Recall of Sweep+Vac Battery-Operated Vacuum Cleaner by Swiffer In some cases, when the vacuum cleaner is left in the "on" position, the rotor can lock up and cause the unit to overheat. This poses a smoke and fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC December 12, 2007	Fishing Games Sold at Grocery Stores Recalled by Far East Brokers Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard The recalled game has parts that contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
U.S. CPSC July 14, 2010	Snow Blowers Recalled by The Toro Company Due to Fire Hazard Exposure to ethanol in gasoline can cause the carburetor needle to become corroded. A corroded needle can stick in the open position and allow fuel to leak from the carburetor, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC July 20, 2004	BSH Home Appliances Corp. Recall to Repair Range Hoods These range hoods could have the blower motor installed with a screw that might penetrate the motor housing, posing an electric shock hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC February 9, 2011	Hoover Recalls WindTunnel Canister Vacuums Due to Fire and Shock Hazards The power cord between the power nozzle and the wand connector can short-circuit posing fire and shock hazards to consumers. This condition can occur even if the vacuum has been turned off but left plugged in.
U.S. CPSC April 14, 2005	Maytag Corp. Recall of Hoover Self-Propelled Upright Vacuum Cleaners The recalled vacuums have defective on-off switches that can overheat the handle and toolholder areas of the vacuum, resulting in a fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC March 17, 2011	Maruyama U.S. Recalls Backpack Blowers and Mister Dusters Due to Fire Hazard The gasoline tank can split and leak fuel, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC June 10, 2011	Excite USA Recalls Toy Helicopters Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Rite Aid Stores The plastic blades of the helicopter can detach during operation, posing a laceration hazard.
U.S. CPSC June 26, 2007	Bond Manufacturing Co. Issues Recall for Folding Recliner Chairs That Can Collapse and Injure Users The chairs can collapse or fall backward due to faulty support brackets or weak frames, posing fall and severe laceration hazards to consumers.
U.S. CPSC April 6, 2006	Computer Desk Set Sold at Office Depot Recalled Due to Risk of Falls The seat on the chair can break and fall through during use causing an individual to fall and suffer injuries.
U.S. CPSC December 12, 2006	Emerson Electric Co. Recalls Ceiling Fans for Injury Hazard from Falling Blades The brackets holding the fan blades can break, causing the blade to detach. Falling pieces can hit and injure bystanders.
U.S. CPSC June 5, 2003	Children's Art Supply Sets Recalled by Creative Kids Inc. The sets contain mini-cutters with razor blades which pose a laceration hazard to young children.
U.S. CPSC July 21, 2011	Homelite Recalls Pressure Washer Surface Cleaner Attachments Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot The surface cleaner attachment's nozzle and spray bar can break and detach, striking and/or breaking the unit's plastic housing. The broken nozzle, spray bar and/or plastic housing can strike consumers, posing a laceration hazard.
U.S. CPSC July 27, 2005	Fourstar Group Recall to Repair Kid's Folding Chairs The chair's safety lock can fail, allowing the chair to collapse or fold unexpectedly. Children's fingers can become caught or entrapped in the hinge and slot areas of the chair, posing a pinch or cut hazard. This can cause severe lacerations and finger tip amputations to children's fingers.
U.S. CPSC January 4, 2005	Royal Appliance Recall of Sweeper Vac(TM) The vacuum's rotor can lock and overheat during use causing a smoke and fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC February 1, 2005	Country Home Products Recall to Repair DR Leaf and Lawn Vacuums These leaf and lawn vacuums have a plastic elbow and blower exit adaptor that is connected to the top of the shredding chamber. The plastic can crack allowing stones, large sticks, and other material to puncture the plastic. This creates the possibility that pieces of plastic or other debris can fly upward toward bystanders or the operator.
U.S. CPSC February 1, 2006	Weil-McLain Company Recall of Boilers The blower assembly is not properly sealed. Gas can leak during operation and accumulate. If an ignition source is present, a fire or explosion could occur.
U.S. CPSC April 25, 2006	RedMax Backpack Blowers Recalled Due to Fire Hazard The muffler support bracket can break, creating an opening in the muffler body. Hot exhaust gases could then escape from the muffler and melt the fuel tank or ignite grease, oil or debris around the tank.
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