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U.S. CPSC April 1, 2009	Brave Products Reannounces Recall of Log Splitters; Additional Incidents Prompt Urgent Warning of Amputation Hazard Defective rod retention can cause the seals to leak and the rods to detach, resulting in serious injury to the operator.
U.S. CPSC February 15, 2005	Brave Products Recall of Log Splitters The log splitter's hydraulic cylinders can have defective rod retention, causing the seals to leak and the rods to detach. This can result in serious injury to the operator, as the rod can rapidly and unexpectedly extend the splitting wedge.
U.S. CPSC July 17, 2008	Log Splitter Engines Recalled By American Honda Motor Co. Due to Fire Hazard The engine's fuel tank can crack and leak, posing a risk of fire or explosion.
U.S. CPSC December 10, 2009	MTD Recalls Log Splitters Due to Amputation Hazard The control handle of the log splitter could fail to automatically return to the neutral position as it should and could fail to stop the splitting wedge from moving forward, posing a risk of amputation to consumers' hands and fingers.
U.S. CPSC January 16, 2008	John Deere Tractors Recalled Due to Collision Hazard The forward drive pedal can get stuck, posing a risk of loss of control and injury to the operator and bystanders.
U.S. CPSC July 23, 2008	Champion's Choice Recalls Walther Air Cylinders for Air Pistols Due to Burst Hazard The cylinders can burst when in use and/or while being filled, posing a risk of serious injury to consumers.
U.S. CPSC April 3, 2008	Goodman Manufacturing Co. Recalls Heating and Cooling Units Due to Fire Hazard The serial plates on the units contain inaccurate information that could result in the use of undersized installation wiring, posing a fire hazard.
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 11, 2007	ROMI Recalls SCUBA Regulators Due to Drowning Hazard An internal component that seals air between the high pressure first-stage and the intermediate pressure second-stage can fail. This can result in uncontrolled flow of air to the diver and pose a risk of serious injury or death.
U.S. CPSC July 7, 2011	Changzhou Globe Tool Group Recalls Electric Log Splitters Due to Laceration or Amputation Hazard The electric log splitters have a hydraulic arm that, during use, slides under the handle used to move the machine. The moving hydraulic arm poses a laceration or amputation injury hazard to individuals who place their hands on that handle while the splitter is in operation.
U.S. CPSC February 11, 2005	American Standard Companies Recall of Gas-Electric Heating/Cooling Units A gas leak can occur if there is a crack in the gas valve body near the inlet pipe connection. A build-up of gas in the burner compartment of the unit could occur, which could be ignited by an internal spark.
U.S. CPSC December 12, 2007	Outdoor Vacuums with Honda Engines Recalled By Billy Goat Industries Inc. Due to Fire Hazard The vacuum's fuel tank could crack and leak fuel. If gasoline leaking from the fuel tank is ignited, a fire or explosion can occur. This poses a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC February 18, 2005	GE Recall of Built-In Dishwashers These dishwashers have a connector that can short-circuit and overheat during normal use, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC October 8, 2002	Viking Sewing Machines Inc. Recalls Sewing Machines Solder connections in the main power supply of the sewing machines can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC May 6, 2008	Williamson-Thermoflo Gas Boilers Recalled Due to Carbon Monoxide Hazard If there is a leak in the vent piping, the recalled boilers can leak carbon monoxide (CO) into the buildings in which they are installed, posing a risk of CO poisoning.
U.S. CPSC September 12, 2005	DOLMAR Power Products Recall of Chain Saws The flywheels on some of the chain saws may come apart during use, which could cause serious personal injury.
U.S. CPSC June 3, 2008	Log Swings Recalled by Far East Brokers and Consultants Due to Fall Hazard A missing nail connecting the back of the log chair to the seat can cause the back to separate from the seat while in use, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC August 3, 2007	Trane CleanEffects(TM) and American Standard AccuClean(TM) Air Filtration Systems Recalled Due to Fire Hazard Electrical arcing inside the collection cells can cause the collection cell material to overheat or ignite, posing a fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC October 30, 2007	Digital Color Printers Recalled by Oki Data Americas Due to Risk of Electrical Shock The recalled digital color printers have an internal electrical problem that could result in electrical shock to consumers.
U.S. CPSC October 23, 2008	Murray Riding Lawn Mowers Recalled By Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group Due to Fire and Burn Hazards The two-piece fuel tanks on the riding mowers can separate at the seam, causing fuel to leak. This can pose fire and burn hazards to consumers.
U.S. CPSC January 22, 2007	DS Waters of America Inc. Recalls Water Coolers for Fire Hazard A water leak inside the water cooler can create an electrical arc, posing a fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC October 8, 2008	Coby Electronics Recalls Rechargeable Batteries Sold with Portable DVD/CD/MP3 Players Due to Fire Hazard The rechargeable batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC December 6, 2007	Nautilus Recalls Bowflex(R) Ultimate 2 Home Gyms Due to Risk of Injury The fasteners used to secure the rod box to the frame of the equipment can come loose, allowing the resistance rods or rod box to separate and strike the user or a bystander.
U.S. CPSC August 31, 2010	32-Inch Sharp LCD-TVs Recalled Due to Risk of Injury The TV stand's neck support can break and cause the TV to tip-over, posing a risk of injury to the consumer.
U.S. CPSC June 12, 2006	Vision Fitness Recalls Treadmill Console to Repair Unexpected Acceleration Hazard Due to a programming defect with the console, the treadmill can unexpectedly increase in speed and elevation when the User Programs 4 or 5 are set for longer than 30 minutes. If this happens, the user could fall and suffer injuries.
U.S. CPSC November 5, 2009	Samsung Over-the-Range Microwaves Recalled Due to Shock Hazard If an installation bolt comes in contact with an electrical component inside the unit and the microwave is plugged into an ungrounded outlet, it could create a shock hazard.
U.S. CPSC December 15, 2005	General Electric Recall of Gas Ranges Posing Fire Hazard These ranges were manufactured with a design flaw that can cause an electrical arc between the wiring and adjacent gas supply tubes at two locations in the control housing of the range, posing a fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC October 19, 2005	International Comfort Products LLC Recall to Repair Packaged Gas Furnace and AC Units The unit's control board can ignite and, in certain units, can result in the ignition of flammable material adjacent to the unit.
U.S. CPSC December 19, 2002	Milwaukee Tool Corp. Recalls Electric Grinders The grinder's switch can stick in the "on" position, which could pose an injury hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC June 6, 2007	General Electric Recalls Gas Ranges Due to Fire Hazard These ranges have a design flaw that can cause an electrical arc between the wiring and griddle gas supply tube, posing a fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC September 25, 2008	Razor USA Recalls PowerWing Three-Wheeled Scooters Due to Laceration Hazard The undersides of the foot platforms can have sharp edges, posing a laceration hazard to children.
U.S. CPSC May 16, 2002	"Total Gym" Exercise Machines Recalled by Fitness Quest The handles on these exercise machines can detach during use and the cable attached to the handles can break, resulting in injury to the user...
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