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U.S. CPSC September 19, 2002	Cordless Electric Lawn Mowers Recalled by Black & Decker An electrical component in the lawn mower can overheat, posing a possible fire hazard.
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 September 29, 2010	Black & Decker Recalls Cordless Electric Lawnmowers Due to Laceration Hazard The lawnmower's motor and blade can unexpectedly turn on after the mower's safety key is removed, posing a laceration hazard to consumers. Removing the safety key is designed to keep this from occurring.
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 January 24, 2006	Porter-Cable Recall to Repair Routers The Porter-Cable 890 Series Router is being recalled because the motor coil insulation can be worn away by vibration from the motor, which could pose a shock hazard.
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 October 8, 2002	Thrifty Paper Co. Recalls Electric Fans These electric fans have undersized wiring, use a power plug that is not polarized, overheat and have an improperly sized grill, all of which could cause electrocution, electric shock, fire, and finger entrapment hazards to consumers.
U.S. CPSC May 5, 2009	Wagner Spray Tech Recalls Paint Sprayers Due to Electrical Shock Hazard The on-off switch can be dislodged from the casing, resulting in exposure of electrical connections. This can pose an electrical shock hazard to the consumer.
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 May 9, 2002	Ryobi Technologies, Inc. Recalls Hammer Drills The on-off trigger can stick, or the lock-on button can jam, posing a risk of physical injury to consumers...
U.S. CPSC April 7, 2005	Sears Roebuck and Co. Recall of Table Saw Rip Fences The rip fence -- a metal guide that keeps material being sawed from shifting side to side as it passes through the cutting blade -- can come loose. This could result in kickback of the material being sawed and possible injury to the operator.
U.S. CPSC February 18, 2010	Motor Controllers for Submersible Pump Systems Recalled by Franklin Electric Due to Shock Hazard The product label can lose adhesion, exposing the circuitry. This could pose a shock hazard to consumers.
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 6, 2001	Candlewick Press Recall Children's Board Books The plastic lamination on the "Bunny My Honey" board book may peel off, posing a choking hazard for young children.
U.S. CPSC June 5, 2003	Electric Heaters Recalled by Weather Works The electric heater can overheat internal plastic components and damage the wiring, posing a fire and electrocution hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC June 30, 2010	Southern Technologies Recalls Drill Presses Due to Shock Hazard Wires in the motor housing can be pinched, posing a risk of electrical shock to the consumer.
U.S. CPSC October 15, 2010	Briggs & Stratton Recalls Riding Mowers Due to Injury Hazard from Projectiles; Sold Exclusively at Sears These riding mowers came to consumers with the side discharge chute not fully secured to the mower. Bolts can be forcefully discharged from mower if not properly tightened, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC December 12, 2001	Kids II Inc. Recall Pop Links Toys The tips on the links that snap together like a chain, can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
U.S. CPSC June 29, 2005	LG Electronics and Sears, Roebuck and Co. Recall to Repair Refrigerators A faulty component in the condenser fan motor can short circuit. This could cause the condenser fan motor to overheat, posing a potential fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC September 21, 2004	Gruga U.S.A. Recall to Repair Office Chairs Sold At Staples Stores The legs on the base of the chair can break, posing a risk of injury to the user.
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 April 18, 2002	Estes Industries Recall of Air Powered Rockets The rockets' foam tips can break off exposing sharp edges that can cause face lacerations or eye injuries to consumers. The rocket systems also have weak pump handles that can break during use, posing a risk of hand lacerations to consumers...
U.S. CPSC May 20, 2008	Frigidaire Canada Recalls Kenmore Wall Ovens Due to Fire and Burn Hazards During extended broiling, gas can build in the oven cavity and escape when the oven door is opened. This poses a burn and possible fire hazard to consumers.
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 17, 2008	Sears and Kmart Recall Play Stoves Due to Tip-over Hazard A metal bracket connecting the door to the stove can cause a tip-over when the door is opened. This poses a risk of injury to young children.
U.S. CPSC August 26, 2008	Coffee Makers Recalled by Sears Due to Fire and Burn Hazards The wiring in the coffee maker can overheat, posing burn and fire hazards to consumers.
U.S. CPSC February 27, 2003	Children's Board Book Sets Recalled by Random House, Inc. The book sets were sold in cardboard boxes with plastic snaps. The plastic snaps can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
U.S. CPSC October 29, 2004	Sears, Roebuck To Pay $500,000 Penalty for Failing to Report Hazard with Riding Lawn Mowers Although there were no known injuries or deaths involving these lawn mowers, the company failed to report the defect to CPSC as required under the Consumer Product Safety Act.
U.S. CPSC September 25, 2003	Gas Grills Recalled by Grand Hall Enterprise The bottom edge on the front control panel is sharp and can cause lacerations to the hands.
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U.S. CPSC April 7, 2003	Kenmore Elite-Brand TRIO Model Refrigerators Recalled by Maytag Corporation A screw located inside the refrigeration compartment on the left side of the refrigerator frame could pierce through the electrical wire harness insulation and pose an electrical shock hazard.
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