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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
January 11, 2006 |
Stihl Inc. Recall of Chain Saws These chain saws can leak fuel, posing a fire hazard. |
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
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
February 11, 2005 |
Stihl Inc. Recall of Multi-Task Tools An internal clip may become dislodged and as a result, the clutch shoes could be projected from the clutch housing and strike consumers, posing the risk of injury. |
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
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
November 13, 2002 |
Stihl Inc. Recalls Chain Saws Fuel can leak out of the chain saw's tank, which could cause a fire or injury 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
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
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
January 25, 2006 |
Leaf Blowers Sold at Home Depot Recalled for Laceration Hazard The blowers are missing the doors covering the vacuum inlet. This exposes the blower's fan blade, posing a risk of finger laceration to the user. |
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 18, 2009 |
True Value Recalls Wheelbarrows; Over-Inflated Tire Can Cause Wheel to Break and Pose Injury Hazard Over-inflating the tire could cause the wheel's plastic rim to break, posing an injury to the user. |
U.S. CPSC
July 20, 2004 |
BSH Home Appliances Corp. Recall to Repair Range Hoods These range hoods could have the blower motor installed with a screw that might penetrate the motor housing, posing an electric shock 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
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
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
May 25, 2011 |
STIHL Recalls Yard Power Products Due to Burn and Fire Hazards The level of ethanol and other fuel additives can distort the toolless fuel cap, allowing fuel to spill, posing a fire and burn hazard. |
U.S. CPSC
October 10, 2006 |
Black & Decker Recalls Blower/Vacuums for Fire Hazard A loose connection between the blower/vac and an extension cord can cause overheating, posing a fire hazard. |
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
October 23, 2007 |
Game Pieces Sold with "Cars" Backpacks Recalled By Global Design Concepts; Detached Magnets Pose Aspiration and Intestinal Hazards Small magnets inside the game pieces can fall out of their plastic enclosure and be swallowed or aspirated by young children. If more than one magnet is swallowed, the magnets can attract each other and cause intestinal perforation or blockage, which can be fatal. |
U.S. CPSC
August 20, 2009 |
Pensi Ceiling Fans Recalled by The Modern Fan Co. Due to Fall and Injury Hazard The internal coupler that connects the down rod assembly to the motor can break and cause the fan to fall from the ceiling, posing an injury hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
January 13, 2005 |
Emerson Tool Co. Recall to Repair Wet/Dry Vacuums The air intake shield may be missing. Consumers can suffer lacerations if they come into contact with the intake blower wheel. |
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
December 16, 2003 |
Wet/Dry Vacuums Recalled by Emerson Tool Company The exhaust blower ports on the wet/dry vacuums are large enough for a small child to reach inside and touch the spinning blower wheel. This poses a laceration hazard to small children. |
CIO
October 29, 2014
Stephanie Overby |
Power Tools Company Uses Marketing Analytics to Compete With Big Box Stores Big Data tools to combine internal and external information helps determine how to counteract the marketing muscle of Home Depot and Lowe's. |
This Old House
John Kelsey |
A Mighty Wind Leaf blowers are versatile machines. They can take the raking out of autumn cleanup, and also double as driveway sweepers or snow clearers. Some models vacuum; others bag mulch, clean gutters, or spray trees. Choosing and using leaf blowers |
