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U.S. CPSC April 15, 2004 |
Shindaiwa Inc. Recall of Hedge Trimmers The muffler's retaining bolts can allow the muffler to come loose from the engine while the hedge trimmer is in operation, damaging the fuel tank creating a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC October 29, 2003 |
Shindaiwa Recall of Hedge Trimmers The fuel cap on the hedge trimmer can leak, posing a fire and burn hazard. |
U.S. CPSC August 20, 2002 |
Shindaiwa Recall of Hedge Trimmers Sold in California The catalytic muffler can overheat and damage the fuel tank, posing a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC August 24, 2007 |
Shindaiwa Inc. Announces Recall of Backpack Blowers Due to Fire Hazard The muffler's outer shell can melt, allowing exhaust gas to exit from the bottom or back side of the muffler. The exhaust gas may cause damage to the fuel tank, creating a possible fire hazard for the user. |
U.S. CPSC April 25, 2006 |
Shindaiwa Inc. Announces Recall of Backpack Blowers Due to Fire Hazard The backpack blower's muffler support bracket can break, creating an opening in the muffler body. Hot exhaust gases could then escape from the muffler and melt the fuel tank or ignite grease or debris around the tank. |
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 December 6, 2004 |
Electrolux Home Products Inc. Recall of Husqvarna Lawn Tractors These lawn tractors can develop abrasions on the fuel tank because of the fuel line clamp's location. This can result in a fuel tank leak, which could pose a fire hazard to consumers. |
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 June 29, 2004 |
Echo Inc. Recall of Gas-Powered Hand Tools The fuel lines on these tools can develop an "alligator surface" appearance which could develop into a condition that will allow leakage of gasoline and fuel vapor, posing a fire hazard 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 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 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 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 May 15, 2008 |
Shindaiwa Corp. Recalls Backpack Blowers Due to Laceration and Impact Hazards The blower's impeller (fan) can separate from the base and break apart, causing plastic pieces to be blown out of the machine, and pose a laceration and impact hazard to consumers. The flying pieces also can cause property damage and injury to bystanders. |
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 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 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 28, 2007 |
CPSC, Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A. Announce Recall of All-Terrain Vehicles There is a risk of a fuel leak, which poses 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 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 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 9, 2011 |
Baja Motorsports Recalls Dirt Bikes Sold Exclusively at Pep Boys Due to Fire and Burn Hazards Fuel can leak from the fuel tank, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC April 13, 2010 |
Eastwind Industries Recalls Kuuma Stow and Go Grills Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at West Marine Stores If the fuel container is not completely threaded on the regulator during installation, the propane tanks can leak fuel. This poses a fire hazard to consumers. |
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 December 16, 2010 |
Trimmers/Brushcutters Recalled by STIHL Incorporated Due to Injury Hazard Vibration from the ignition module may cause the trimmer head to loosen and detach from the mounting, posing an injury hazard. |
U.S. CPSC March 22, 2006 |
Valsi Corporation Recall of Generators with Plastic Fuel Tanks For Fire Hazard The fuel tanks can crack and leak fuel, posing a risk of fires and burn injuries. |
U.S. CPSC April 25, 2006 |
RedMax Backpack Blowers Recalled Due to Fire Hazard The muffler support bracket can break, creating an opening in the muffler body. Hot exhaust gases could then escape from the muffler and melt the fuel tank or ignite grease, oil or debris around the tank. |
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 May 18, 2005 |
Cascade Designs, Inc. Recall of Stove Fuel A manufacturing defect in the can's seam and an insufficiently applied fuel cap can cause the can to leak fuel posing a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC July 20, 2007 |
Black & Decker Recalls Trimmers/Edgers Due to Laceration Hazard from Projectiles The spool, spool cap and pieces of trimmer string can come loose during use and become airborne projectiles, posing a laceration hazard. The trimmer/edgers can also overheat posing a burn 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 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 August 4, 2009 |
Increasing Injuries Prompt Black & Decker to Reannounce Recall of Trimmers/Edgers Due to Laceration and Burn Hazards The trimmer/edger's spool, spool cap and pieces of trimmer string can come loose during use and become airborne projectiles, posing a serious laceration hazard to the user, as well as bystanders. The trimmer/edgers can also overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC February 23, 2010 |
Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard Fuel can leak from the fuel pump at the fuel tank mounting screws, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC November 9, 2005 |
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. Recall of Hedge Trimmers On some units, the engine mount springs between the gear case and handle/frame could separate from their receptacle in the frame during heavy operation. Continued use could cause the engine and blades to swing free of the frame and hit the user, possibly causing lacerations. |
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 October 14, 2008 |
Portable Generators Recalled by General Power Products Due to Fire Hazard The generator's fuel valve can be damaged by the cover plate during shipment and cause a fuel leak and fuel spillage during use, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
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 August 1, 2006 |
Troy-Bilt String Trimmer Sold at Lowe's Recalled for Laceration Hazard The blade that trims the excess string of these weed trimmers can detach from the plastic shield covering the trimmer head. The blade can then be thrown outward, hitting the user or bystander, resulting in a laceration. |
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 August 23, 2011 |
Fiskars Brands Recalls SmartPower String Trimmers Due to Burn, Fire and Laceration Hazards Engine vibration during use of the trimmers can cause wear on the fuel line, leading to a propane fuel leak. The Straight Shaft Trimmers' propane canister can crack at the neck during use. |
The Motley Fool January 27, 2006 Jeremy MacNealy |
Hedging Trims Alaska Air's Losses The airline gets a boost from a successful hedge on fuel. Investors have a lot to consider before jumping in. |
Popular Mechanics June 9, 2008 Mike Allen |
How to Monitor Your Fuel Economy in Real Time on the Road Pick up a cheap toy for the garage, change your driving habits, and you'll see more efficiency on your very next trip. |
Registered Rep. October 1, 2005 |
Hedge Funds Set to Boil Investors looking to beat the average returns of the market will be heading to hedge funds and funds of hedge funds even more in the future, says new research. |
Technology Research News May 18, 2005 |
Catalyst Boosts Gasoline Fuel Cells Researchers have come up with a catalyst layer that can be put over a conventional anode to reform the fuel within the fuel cell. This allows hydrocarbons like gasoline to be used directly in fuel cells. |
IndustryWeek September 1, 2008 Jill Jusko |
Fuel Cell Industry Gains Traction Opportunity grows with increased desire for energy efficiency and awareness of climate change. |
The Motley Fool June 26, 2006 S.J. Caplan |
Hedge Funds Rule! A federal court strikes down the new "hedge fund rule." The spotlight now shines on the current SEC chairman, Christopher Cox. |