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U.S. CPSC April 4, 2006 |
Tecumseh Engines Used on Various Power Equipment Recalled Due to Fire Hazard The fuel line on these engines can become loose or disconnected, resulting in a fuel leak. This can pose a fire hazard to consumers. |
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 November 16, 2010 |
Mini Tillers with Honda Engines Recalled Due to Fire Hazard A rubber grommet that is part of the engine's fuel tank may crack and leak fuel, posing a fire hazard. |
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 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 June 18, 2007 |
Briggs & Stratton Snow Thrower Engines Recalled Due to Fire Hazard When the engines are primed, excess fuel can overflow into the carburetor and ignite, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC May 25, 2010 |
Cummins Power Generation Recalls Portable Generators Due to Fire Hazard Fuel can leak through the carburetor during normal usage, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC August 3, 2006 |
The Toro Company Expands Recall of Snowthrowers Posing Fire Hazard The plastic fuel tank can crack and leak gasoline, posing a risk of fire and injury. |
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 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 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 August 8, 2002 |
Engines Used on Fun Kart Type Go-Karts Recalled by Briggs & Stratton Fuel from the engine can spill out if the fun-kart overturns, posing serious fire and burn hazards 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 June 17, 2008 |
BRP U.S. Inc. Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard Friction between the fuel hose and the cylinder head cover can cause the hose to pierce. This can cause fuel to leak out, posing a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC July 6, 2005 |
Tecumseh Power Co. Recall to Repair Lawn Tractors The axles on these lawn tractors can crack and break if subject to extreme load amounts. Should the axle break, it could cause a loss of control and result in injuries to the rider. |
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 March 27, 2003 |
The Toro Company Recalls Snowthrowers The plastic fuel tank can crack and leak gasoline, posing a risk for fire and injury. |
U.S. CPSC November 6, 2007 |
Polaris Industries Inc. Recalls Certain Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard The fuel tank filler neck can crack and separate allowing fuel or fuel vapors to leak from the fuel tank. This poses 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 December 16, 2008 |
Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard The mounting hardware securing the fuel pump can allow fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC October 22, 2009 |
Toro Recalls Zero Turn Mowers Due to Burn Hazard The coolant overflow container on the recalled mowers can become over-pressurized and cause hot coolant to spray on the operator. This poses a burn hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC March 17, 2009 |
Kubota Recalls Riding Mowers Due to Fire Hazard The carburetor can fail allowing fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC December 6, 2007 |
Polaris Recalls Certain Ranger Utility Vehicles Due to Fire and Burn Hazards The utility vehicle's fuel tank can leak, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. |
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 October 22, 2002 |
Laser Printers Recalled by Brother International The printers can overheat, posing a fire hazard 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 February 18, 2004 |
Ariens Co. of Snow Throwers The blade may not stop when the blade brake control is applied, resulting in continued blade movement. The potential for injury exists if consumers make contact with the rotary blade. |
U.S. CPSC February 1, 2011 |
Briggs & Stratton Recalls Model 40 V-Twin Engine Due to Injury Hazard; Used on Sears, Husqvarna, Bad Boy Riding Mowers Wear on misrouted wiring may cause it to disconnect from the shut-off device, allowing the engine to continue running when the key is in the "OFF" position or when the operator gets off the seat while the mower is engaged, posing an injury hazard to consumers. |
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 March 23, 2004 |
Murray Inc. Recall of Lawn Tractors The fuel tank can develop cracks allowing fuel to leak posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC November 8, 2007 |
American Honda Motor Corp. Recalls Lawn Mowers Due to Fire Hazard Due to a manufacturing defect, a crack can occur in the fuel tank causing a fuel leak. If gasoline leaking from the fuel tank is ignited, a fire or explosion can occur. |
U.S. CPSC June 25, 2002 |
Mountain Safety Research Recalls Stove Fuel Corrosion can cause the can to leak fuel, posing a fire or injury hazard. |
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 December 14, 2001 |
DeVilbiss Air Power Recalls Porter-Cable Portable Generators A small hole in the generator's fuel tank, where it mounts to the frame, can leak fuel and pose a fire hazard to consumers... |
U.S. CPSC May 5, 2011 |
Kohler Recalls Engines Sold with Husqvarna, Cub Cadet, and Troy-Bilt Riding Lawn Tractors; Laceration Hazard Posed A wire connector on the engine can become disconnected causing the operator's seat switch to fail. When this happens, the blades will not shut down, posing a laceration hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC March 4, 2003 |
Riding Lawn Tractors Recalled by Murray Inc. The fuel tank can crack and leak fuel, posing a burn and fire hazard to consumers. |
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 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 April 25, 2006 |
Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Posing Fire and Burn Hazard The recalled snowmobiles' fuel tank could crack and leak, allowing fuel or fuel vapors to escape, posing a fire and burn hazard. |
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 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 May 15, 2008 |
Fuel Cells Used With Framing Nailers Recalled by Paslode for Fire Hazard The fuel cells used to power cordless framing nailers can leak fuel, posing a fire hazard. |
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 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 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 5, 2006 |
MTD Snow Throwers Recalled -- Plastic Wheel Rims Can Burst and Injure Users If the snow thrower's tires are over-inflated, the plastic wheel rims can burst, posing a risk of lacerations and fractures. |
U.S. CPSC March 4, 2003 |
Computer Monitors Recalled by IBM The monitor's circuit board can overheat and smoke, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC April 26, 2011 |
Toro Recalls Power Clear Snowblowers and Recycler Mowers Due to Fire or Burn Hazard The carburetors on both products develop fuel leaks and can ignite when exposed to an ignition source, posing a fire or burn hazard. |
U.S. CPSC April 1, 2010 |
Agio International Recalls Outdoor Gas Fire Columns Sold Exclusively at Costco Due to Fire Hazard Gas can leak from connections in the column, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC March 21, 2002 |
The Toro Company Recalls Riding Mowers The riding mower's exhaust system can ignite fuel vapors from spilled fuel if the engine backfires... |