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U.S. CPSC December 19, 2007	American Honda Motor Corp. Recalls Lawn Mowers Due to Laceration Hazard The cutting blades could rotate under power when the control lever is released. The lawn mowers do not comply with mandatory federal safety standards for lawn mowers. The spinning blade poses a serious laceration hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC July 10, 2008	Lawn Mowers Recalled by American Honda Motor Corp. Due to Laceration Hazard The lawn mower's rear shield can break off allowing debris to be thrown toward the operator, which poses a laceration 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 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 March 23, 2004	Murray Inc. Recall of Lawn Mowers and Lawn Tractors Plastic components on these lawn mowers and lawn tractors can crack if they are struck by an object thrown from the blade. Objects can be ejected from the mower unexpectedly and could hit nearby 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 9, 2008	ATVs Recalled By American Honda Motor Co. Due to Loss of Speed Control Water can enter the throttle position sensor and freeze, causing permanent damage if the rider forces the throttle lever. This could cause the throttle to stick open, posing a risk of injury or death to riders.
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 January 23, 2006	Country Home Products, Inc. Recall to Repair Cordless Electric Lawnmowers When the handlebar is released on the recalled lawnmowers, the motor could continue to run -- which causes the blade to continue to spin, allowing excessive heat build-up in the internal wire brake coil and safety key.
U.S. CPSC November 13, 2008	Off-Road Motorcycles Recalled by American Honda Motor Due to Risk of Swing Arm Weld Failure The weld on the right side of the swing arm can fail, causing the rider to lose control and crash. This could pose a risk of injury or death to riders.
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 April 24, 2003	Cordless Electric Lawnmowers Recalled by Country Home Products, Inc. Because these lawnmowers lack a safety guard, a consumer's foot could go under the plastic housing and be struck by the blade. These lawnmowers do not comply with the mandatory federal safety standard for lawnmowers under the Consumer Product Safety Act.
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 August 16, 2006	Black & Decker Expands Recall of Cordless Electric Lawnmowers Due to Fire Hazard An electrical component in the lawnmowers can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
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 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 January 23, 2002	Black & Decker Recall to Repair Cordless Electric Lawn Mowers The clips holding the control cable to the handle may be missing, which could cause the blade control device to fail and keep the mower blade running when it should stop. If the blade control device fails, consumers could suffer serious injuries...
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 8, 2008	American Honda Motor Co. Recalls ATVs Due to Loss of Steering Control The electric power steering shaft of the recalled ATVs could break unexpectedly, resulting in the rider's losing steering control. This poses a risk of injury or death to riders.
U.S. CPSC October 22, 2003	Lawn Mowers Recalled by Husqvarna Forest and Garden Co. A loose blade bolt could cause the blade to come loose or the blade adapter to crack, resulting in the blade falling off. Should this condition occur, the operator or a bystander could be injured.
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 July 21, 2004	Shivvers Manufacturing Recall of Blower Blades for the Jazee and Jazee One Grass Collection Systems The ends of the blades on these Country Clipper riding mowers can break off and become projectiles, leaving the mower deck at a high rate of speed. The recalled blades can break because "slots" in the blade cause metal fatigue.
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 November 17, 2004	Country Home Products, Inc. Recall to Repair Cordless Electric Lawnmowers These lawnmowers contain an electronic switch in their handlebar. In certain instances this switch is not aligned properly. In units containing the defective switch, when the handlebar is released the motor continues to run causing the potential for personal injury or property damage.
U.S. CPSC December 29, 2010	American Honda Recalls Snowblowers Due to Fire Hazard The fuel tank joint and o-ring located on the underside of the fuel tank can seep or drip fuel over time, posing a fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC September 4, 2002	Walk-Behind Mowers Recalled by Lawn-Boy he vendor who manufactured the mulch plates for Lawn-Boy used the wrong material, making the plates brittle and easy to crack or break if struck by a stone or stick while mowing. Objects coming through a broken plate or pieces of the plate could possibly injure the operator or bystanders.
U.S. CPSC March 11, 2005	Applica Consumer Products Inc. Recall of Black & Decker(R) Brand ProBlend(R) Blenders The blades can weaken or break during use while making frozen beverages. A broken blade presents a risk of injury if taken into the mouth or swallowed.
U.S. CPSC July 17, 2008	All-Terrain Vehicles Recalled By American Honda Motor Co. Due to Risk of Loss of Control Hazard If the ATV's rubber CV (constant velocity) boots get punctured or torn the joint will become contaminated and severe binding of the CV joints could occur, resulting in the sudden loss of steering control. This poses a risk of injury or death to riders.
U.S. CPSC December 14, 2005	American Honda Motor Corp. Recall of All-Terrain Vehicles A safety defect could exist in the transmission that could allow the rider to downshift from 1st gear into reverse without operating the reverse assist (lockout) lever. Unintended engagement of reverse gear while moving forward could lock the rear wheels and cause the rider to lose control.
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 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 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 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 December 19, 2006	Lifetime Brands Inc. Recalls Farberware(R) Fruit Slicers and Corers Due to Laceration Hazard The metal blade can separate from the plastic handle during use, resulting in cuts to consumer's hands and fingers.
U.S. CPSC August 6, 2002	Grass Bags Used On Electric Lawn Mowers Recalled by MTD Products Inc. The lawn mowers have a rear-mounted grass bag that does not seal properly to the rear door of the mower, allowing grass and other debris to be thrown out at the top of the bag. This could result in injury to the operator or bystanders.
U.S. CPSC October 15, 2003	Buck Knives Inc. Recall of Pocket Knives The black plastic handles of the pocket knives can crack, posing a risk of injury from the blade.
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 January 31, 2007	American Honda Motor Corp. Recalls All-Terrain Vehicles for Crash Hazard The front suspension arm ball joints could have been contaminated during production, resulting in rapid wear of one or more of the ball joints and possible ball joint separation. If the ball joint separation occurs while riding, the operator could lose control of the ATV.
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 24, 2004	Deere & Company Recall of Riding Mowers The fuel tanks can crack and leak fuel presenting a potential for fire or burn injuries.
U.S. CPSC April 25, 2008	CPSC, Kyodo America Recall LawnBott Lawn Mowers Due to Laceration Hazard The cutting blades continue to rotate when the mower is lifted from the ground, and the spacing on the side of the lawn mower could allow room for a consumer's foot to go beyond the shield. Both instances pose a serious laceration hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC September 26, 2008	Shivvers Manufacturing Recalls Lawn Mower Jacks Due to Collapse Hazard The jack lifts can have threads stripping or the nuts breaking, resulting in the shaft slipping and the mower falling from its stand-up position. This could cause serious personal injury to the consumer or property damage.
U.S. CPSC December 6, 2004	Robert Bosch Tool Recall of Skil Table Saws The blade drive mechanism may loosen or the motor can separate from the tool. Loosening of the blade drive mechanism can result in kickback of the item being sawed, resulting in possible laceration. Motor unit separation can cause the coasting saw blade to damage the saw wiring resulting in possible electric shock, or the separated motor could strike the user and cause injury.
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 June 23, 2011	American Honda Recalls Portable Generators The hazard labels attached to the batteries used on the generators are printed in Japanese instead of English. As a result, consumers handling the battery may not be able to adequately avoid risks associated with the batteries.
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 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 October 26, 2004	Rio Brands Recall of Folding Lawn Chairs Sold at Wal-Mart The chair arms can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC August 6, 2002	Riding Lawn Mowers Recalled by Excel Industries Excessive heat, vibrations and wear causes the fuel line to droop over time and rub against the transmission fan, causing the fuel line to be cut. This poses a fire hazard and a risk of burn injuries to consumers.
U.S. CPSC March 5, 2009	Off-Road Bike Engine Parts Recalled by Wiseco Due to Crash Hazard Engine stress could cause the connecting rods to crack and the engine to lock up, posing a crash hazard.