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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 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 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 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 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 April 4, 2002	DeWALT Industrial Tool Co. Recall to Repair Circular Saws The spindle on the saw may slip, causing the blade to contact the lower guard, posing a hazard to the consumer from an exposed blade...
U.S. CPSC March 27, 2003	Hitachi Koki U.S.A. Recall to Repair Circular Saws The lower blade guards on these saws can stick in the open position, exposing the blade and posing a serious laceration hazard.
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 December 19, 2002	Makita U.S.A. Inc. Recall to Repair Circular Saws The lower blade guard of the saw can become jammed, which can result in the consumer coming in contact with the blade and suffering a serious injury.
U.S. CPSC May 18, 2005	Robert Bosch Tool Corp. Recall of Circular Saws The lower blade guard can malfunction, creating a risk of injury as severe as amputation.
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 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 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 January 11, 2006	Stihl Inc. Recall of Chain Saws These chain saws can leak fuel, posing a fire hazard.
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 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 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 21, 2006	DEWALT Recalls Cut-Out Tools Due to Shock Hazard The cord wire in these units could be damaged internally, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC April 5, 2007	Sears Warns Consumers to Remove Label from Craftsman Circular Saws, Obstructed Blade Guard Poses Laceration Hazard The "Craftsman" logo label located on the upper blade guard can become partially detached and interfere with the proper operation of the lower blade guard, exposing the saw's blade and posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
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 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 June 21, 2005	DeWALT Recall to Repair Air Compressors Due to a wiring insulation defect, the unit may pose a possible shock hazard.
U.S. CPSC March 31, 2009	Clothing Irons Recalled by Conair Corporation Due to Fire Hazard The clothing iron can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC July 16, 2009	Evenflo Recalls Telephone Toys Due to Choking Hazard A mirror decal attached to the toy can peel away, posing a potential choking 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 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 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 August 18, 2009	Black & Decker Coffeemakers Recalled By Applica Consumer Products Due to Burn Hazard The coffeemakers can overheat and melt, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC December 2, 2003	Bachtold Brothers Inc. Recall of Brush Cutters The operator can come in contact with the rotating blade, even when disengaged, by pulling on the front of the mower deck while the engine is running, posing a serious 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 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 July 27, 2010	Husqvarna Professional Products Recalls Riding Lawn Tractors Due to Fire Hazard The fuel line on the rear-mounted fuel tank is too long and can come in contact with moving parts while the tractor is in use, posing a fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC April 7, 2009	Pacifiers Recalled by Healthtex Due to Choking Hazard The pacifiers failed to meet federal safety standards. The nipples can separate from the base easily, posing a choking hazard to young children.
U.S. CPSC August 29, 2007	Gerber Legendary Blades Recalls Pocket Knives During use, the back of the blade of the knife can slide past the blade support, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC June 28, 2007	Target Recalls Toy Barbeque Grills Due to Laceration Hazard The circular ash tray attached to the stainless steel legs of the grill could contain sharp edges, posing a laceration hazard.
U.S. CPSC March 6, 2007	One World Technologies Recalls Throat Plates Sold with Ryobi Router Tables Due to Laceration Hazard The throat plates do not securely snap into the router's table top bit opening. The throat plate can come loose during operation and be ejected from the table top, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC May 20, 2005	Carter Brothers Manufacturing Co. Inc. Recall of Fun-Kart Go-Karts The wheel could separate from the go-kart, posing a roll-over hazard.
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 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 May 3, 2005	Simplicity Inc. Recall of Cribs The white paint on the cribs can chip, posing a choking hazard to young children.
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 June 24, 2005	Target Corp. Recall of Birch/Bark Candles The birch and bark surrounding the candles can ignite, posing a fire and burn 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 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 February 20, 2008	Louisville Ladder Recalls Extension Ladders Due to Fall Hazard The extension or "fly" section can fail to lock, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC July 12, 2006	Shimano American Corp. Recalls Quick-Release Device for Bicycles Posing Fall Hazard The quick release skewers can unexpectedly fail or break when locked in position. When this happens the rider could lose control and fall.
U.S. CPSC June 21, 2005	FF Acquisition Wheeled Goods Corp. Recall of Go-Karts The suspension assembly can crack causing the rider to lose control of the go-kart.
U.S. CPSC January 20, 2011	Poulan Pro Generators Recalled by Husqvarna Professional Products Due to Fire Hazard The carburetor can fail allowing gasoline to leak, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC March 19, 2008	Salton Inc. Recalls Electric Toasters Due to Fire Hazard The toaster can turn on without bread in the slots and ignite items placed on top of it, posing a fire hazard.