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U.S. CPSC January 13, 2009 |
Ryobi Corded Circular Saws Sold Exclusively at Home Depot Recalled By One World Technologies Inc. Due to Laceration Hazard The return spring on the circular saw's lower blade guard can break, posing a laceration hazard to consumers. |
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 January 11, 2006 |
Stihl Inc. Recall of Chain Saws These chain saws can leak fuel, posing a fire hazard. |
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 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 September 12, 2005 |
Makita U.S.A. Inc. Recall of Chain Saws The flywheels on some of the chain saws can come apart during use, which could cause serious personal injury. |
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 December 23, 2010 |
STIHL Inc. Recalls Chain Saws Due to Laceration Hazard The throttle trigger may stick after it has been released by the operator, which could cause the engine to continue to run at a speed that drives the saw chain. This can pose a risk of a laceration injury to the user or a bystander. |
U.S. CPSC November 27, 2007 |
Miter Saws Recalled by WMH Tool Group Due to Laceration Hazard The saw handle's switch can fail, causing the saw to smoke, spark, and trip circuit breakers, and disable the safety brake. The saw also can keep operating unless the unit is unplugged, posing a laceration hazard to consumers. |
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 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 April 29, 2008 |
DEWALT Recalls Table Saws Due to Laceration Hazard The pivot bracket on the saw can separate which can misalign the blade and the fence and cause kick back. This poses a laceration hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC November 13, 2002 |
Stihl Inc. Recalls Chain Saws Fuel can leak out of the chain saw's tank, which could cause a fire or injury hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC December 21, 2006 |
DEWALT Recalls Cordless Reciprocating Saws for Fire Hazard The switch on these saws can short circuit, posing a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC November 28, 2006 |
MTD Southwest Inc. Recalls Troy-Bilt, Craftsman Chain Saws, Breaking Handles Pose Laceration Hazard The chain saw's plastic front handle can break during operation, which would make control difficult and pose a risk for lacerations. |
U.S. CPSC November 29, 2005 |
Porter-Cable Recall to Repair Circular Saws The lower guard on these saws could stick in the open position, posing a risk of severe lacerations to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC November 8, 2006 |
DeWalt Recalls Framing Saws and Circular Saws for Laceration Hazard The lower blade guard can fail to close, leaving the blade exposed and presenting a laceration hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC July 8, 2009 |
Husqvarna Recalls Lawn Tractors; Parking Brake Failure Can Cause Loss of Control The tractor's parking brake can fail posing a loss of control hazard. |
U.S. CPSC February 10, 2009 |
ATVs Recalled By KTM North America Due to Brake Failure The rear brake caliper support can crack and the front brake operation can experience a loss of pressure, posing a risk of the rider losing braking and steering control and suffering injuries or death. |
U.S. CPSC January 25, 2006 |
Leaf Blowers Sold at Home Depot Recalled for Laceration Hazard The blowers are missing the doors covering the vacuum inlet. This exposes the blower's fan blade, posing a risk of finger laceration to the user. |
U.S. CPSC December 14, 2010 |
Portable Table-Saws Recalled by Ryobi Due to Laceration Hazard The saw blade on the motor carriage could be misaligned, posing a laceration hazard. |
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 September 14, 2011 |
John Deere Recalls Lawn Tractors; Brake Failure Can Cause Loss of Control Hardware used to hold the brake assembly to the transmission housing can break. This can cause the brakes to fail, posing an injury hazard due to loss of control. |
U.S. CPSC May 29, 2003 |
Stihl Inc. Recall of Chain Saws In some units, the fuel tank vent could be installed incorrectly and become dislodged. If this occurs, fuel could leak and result in a fire. |
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 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 June 19, 2008 |
Wal-Mart Recalls Additional Charm Key Chains Due to Risk of Lead Exposure The charms on the key chain can contain high levels of lead, which is toxic if ingested and can cause adverse health effects. |
U.S. CPSC January 4, 2005 |
The Step 2 Co. Recall to Repair Toddler Swings The straps on these swings could break, causing a child riding in the swing to fall to the ground and suffer injuries. |
U.S. CPSC April 18, 2008 |
Wal-Mart Recalls Charm Key Chains Due to Risk of Lead Exposure The charms on the key chain can contain high levels of lead, which is toxic if ingested and can cause adverse health effects. |
U.S. CPSC August 20, 2002 |
Black & Decker Recalls Table Saws The motor housing on the saw may crack, posing a risk of electric shock to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC April 13, 2006 |
Toe-Kick Saws Recalled Due to Broken Handles The saw's plastic handle can break, causing the user to lose control of the saw which could kick back and present a laceration hazard if the blade is in motion. |
U.S. CPSC April 30, 2010 |
Chain Sets Sold with Commercial Light Fixtures Recalled by Cooper Lighting Due to Injury Hazard An "S" hook on the chain connecting the fixture to the ceiling can straighten when subjected to high impact forces, resulting in the light fixture falling. This poses an injury hazard to consumers. |
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 December 11, 2008 |
Propane Gas Fireplace Inserts Recalled by Wolf Steel Due to Laceration Hazard Delayed ignition due to a build-up of propane gas can cause the insert's glass cover to break, posing a laceration 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 April 9, 2009 |
Women's Shoes Recalled by Wal-Mart Due to Fall Hazard Heels on the shoes can easily detach, posing a fall hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC December 17, 2004 |
Raymond Geddes Co. Recall of Children's Necklaces The necklaces contain high levels of lead. CPSC regulations ban children's products from containing high levels of lead due to the risk of lead poisoning resulting from contact with these products. The necklaces also contain a sharp point, posing a laceration hazard to young children. |
U.S. CPSC November 6, 2007 |
Laugh & Learn(TM) Kitchen Toys Recalled by Fisher-Price Due To Choking Hazard Pieces of the faucet or the clock hands can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. |
U.S. CPSC October 12, 2007 |
Ross Stores Recalls Turtle Sprinklers Due to Laceration Hazard The turtle's body can fill with water, causing it to crack or explode, posing a laceration hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC August 20, 2009 |
DVD Players Recalled by Wal-Mart Due to Fire Hazard The DVD players can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC July 13, 2006 |
Ryobi Radial Arm Saws Recalled for Blade Detachment Hazard Cracking of the plastic motor housing can cause the blade assembly to fall during operation, posing a risk of laceration to the operator or bystanders. The detachment may occur unexpectedly and without warning. |
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 April 3, 2007 |
Various Metal Key Chains Recalled by Dollar General for Lead Poisoning Hazard The key chains contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. |
U.S. CPSC April 7, 2009 |
Simplicity Play Yards Recalled by Various Retailers Due to Fall and Entrapment Hazards One or more rails can collapse unexpectedly, posing a fall or entrapment hazard to young children. |
U.S. CPSC October 16, 2007 |
Formula Brake USA Recalls Disc Brakes for Bicycles Due to Risk of Failure The brake's hand lever can separate, resulting in loss of braking. This can cause the rider to lose control of the bicycle, posing a risk of injury to riders. |
U.S. CPSC August 10, 2007 |
Formation Inc. Recalls Coca-Cola(R) Themed Drinking Glasses Due to Laceration Hazard The inner wall of the double-walled soda glasses can break easily, posing a laceration hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC August 22, 2008 |
Power Light Modules Recalled by GCI Technologies Due to Fire and Burn Hazards Internal wiring in the module's circuit boards is incorrectly installed, posing a risk of an electrical fire and burn hazards to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC September 15, 2005 |
Pier 1 Imports Recall of Glass Candle Holders The candle holder can unexpectedly break, posing a laceration hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC February 21, 2008 |
Rinnai Recalls Wall Furnaces Due to Carbon Monoxide Hazard A gasket in the unit can fail, posing a risk of poisonous carbon monoxide gas leaking into the home. |
U.S. CPSC September 21, 2010 |
The Gerson Company Recalls Glass Vases Due to Laceration Hazard The glass vases can break or fracture, posing a laceration hazard to consumers. |