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U.S. CPSC April 29, 2008 |
DEWALT Recalls Table Saws Due to Laceration Hazard The pivot bracket on the saw can separate which can misalign the blade and the fence and cause kick back. This poses a laceration hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC March 13, 2007 |
Tri-Star International Recalls Children's Stationery Sets Due to Laceration Hazard These Children's Stationery Sets contains a razor blade cutter with a sharp edge, posing a laceration hazard to young children. |
U.S. CPSC November 21, 2007 |
Children's Pencil Pouches Recalled by Raymond Geddes & Co. Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard The paint on the pencil pouches' zipper pulls contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. |
U.S. CPSC November 9, 2005 |
Target Recall of Tea Light Candles The recalled candles can burn with a high flame and melt the plastic holders. This poses a fire hazard and a burn hazard to consumers. |
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 June 5, 2003 |
Children's Art Supply Sets Recalled by Creative Kids Inc. The sets contain mini-cutters with razor blades which pose a laceration hazard to young children. |
U.S. CPSC December 23, 2009 |
Utility Knife Recalled by Dollar Tree Due to Laceration Hazard The utility knife's blade can slide past the blade support during use, posing a laceration hazard to consumers. |
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 September 15, 2011 |
Target, Select Brands Recall Chefmate Blender Due to Laceration Hazard While in operation, the plastic pitcher can separate from the blade assembly, leaving the blade assembly in the base and exposing the rotating blades. This poses a laceration hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC November 12, 2002 |
Children's School Supply Sets Recalled by Damo Plus Corp. The sets contain razor knives, which pose a laceration hazard to children. |
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 November 15, 2006 |
Target Recalls "Play Wonder" Puzzle Tables for Choking and Laceration Hazards The handles on the puzzle pieces may pose a choking hazard, and the tips of some nails could pose a laceration or puncture hazard. |
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 April 20, 2004 |
Kids II Recall of Children's Mirror Books The mirror in the books can crack or break, posing a laceration hazard to young children. |
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 May 15, 2008 |
Manhattan Group Recalls Infant Rattles Due to Choking Hazard The blue plastic end caps of the rattle can break, resulting in small parts, posing a choking hazard to young children. |
U.S. CPSC May 31, 2011 |
Model Helicopters Recalled by Horizon Hobby Due to Impact and Laceration Hazards The main blade grips and main rotor blades can release from the main rotor head, posing an impact and laceration hazard. |
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 April 3, 2008 |
Wal-Mart Recalls Candle Holders Due to Fire and Laceration Hazards The candle holders could tip over, posing a fire hazard. Also, the glass holder could break, posing a laceration hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC August 30, 2007 |
Toys "R" Us Recalls Wooden Coloring Cases Due To Violation of Lead Paint Standard The printed ink on the outer packaging of the wood case contains lead. Also, some of the black watercolor paint contains excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard. |
U.S. CPSC June 10, 2011 |
Excite USA Recalls Toy Helicopters Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Rite Aid Stores The plastic blades of the helicopter can detach during operation, posing a laceration hazard. |
U.S. CPSC April 2, 2009 |
Best Buy Announces the Recall of Certain Rocketfish Universal Portable Power Sources Due to Fire Hazard While charging the battery, the power source can unexpectedly ignite, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC November 20, 2008 |
ImagiPLAY Recalls Bead Maze Toys Due to Laceration Hazard The trees on the toys can detach, exposing a metal screw. This poses a laceration hazard to young children. |
U.S. CPSC June 26, 2007 |
Bond Manufacturing Co. Issues Recall for Folding Recliner Chairs That Can Collapse and Injure Users The chairs can collapse or fall backward due to faulty support brackets or weak frames, posing fall and severe laceration hazards to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC July 27, 2005 |
Fourstar Group Recall to Repair Kid's Folding Chairs The chair's safety lock can fail, allowing the chair to collapse or fold unexpectedly. Children's fingers can become caught or entrapped in the hinge and slot areas of the chair, posing a pinch or cut hazard. This can cause severe lacerations and finger tip amputations to children's fingers. |
U.S. CPSC December 15, 2005 |
Advantage Publishers Group Recall of Children's Books If the clear plastic container is removed from the book's back cover, or it breaks, young children can access the beads in it. This poses a choking hazard to young children. |
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 March 4, 2009 |
Holiday Lights Recalled by Universal Distribution Center Due to Shock and Fire Hazard The lights have undersized wires that can easily pull out of the plugs and light sockets becoming exposed. This poses an electric shock and fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC May 25, 2011 |
Walmart Recalls GE Food Processors Due to Laceration and Fire Hazard The safety interlock system on the recalled food processor can fail; allowing operation without the lid secured which poses a laceration hazard. In addition, the product can emit smoke, or catch fire, posing a 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 June 14, 2005 |
Razor USA Recall of Electric Scooters A weld can break, causing the handlebar to detach from the scooter. This can cause the rider to lose control and fall from the scooter. |
U.S. CPSC September 25, 2008 |
Razor USA Recalls PowerWing Three-Wheeled Scooters Due to Laceration Hazard The undersides of the foot platforms can have sharp edges, posing a laceration hazard to children. |
U.S. CPSC November 22, 2005 |
International Playthings Inc. Recall of Toy Vehicles Small parts can detach, which pose a choking hazard to young children. |
U.S. CPSC June 14, 2005 |
Razor USA Recall of PowMax Battery Chargers Sold with Razor Electric Scooters, Motorcycles and Go Karts The battery charger can overheat and cause minor burns when touched. Also, nearby items can become damaged by the hot chargers. |
U.S. CPSC September 25, 2008 |
Four-Wheeled Ride-On Vehicles Recalled by Razor USA Due to Throttle Controller Defect The control module for the throttle can fail and cause the electric ride-on vehicle to unexpectedly surge forward, posing a risk of injury to the user or a bystander. |
This Old House Mark Feirer |
10 Uses for the Pencil Life today is overrun by all things digital, but a #2 is still number one for many tasks. Here are 10 uses for the tool around the house. |
Fast Company November 2010 Dan Macsai |
David Rees Will Sharpen Your Pencil the Artisan Way David Rees may well be the world's first and only artisanal pencil sharpener. |
PC Magazine September 13, 2006 |
Bent CPU Pins A better method for fixing bent pins on a CPU. |
The Motley Fool February 23, 2005 Rich Smith |
Sharpening Pencils Over JAKKS A brief look at the toy company's numbers leads to a promise of more next week. Investors, take note. |