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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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 June 20, 2007 |
ATVs Recalled by Polaris Industries Inc. Due to Fire Hazard The recalled ATVs may have a loose fuel valve within the fuel tank, which could cause a fuel leak and pose a fire hazard to riders. |
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 May 23, 2007 |
Off-Road Motorcycles Recalled Due to Fuel Leak The seal around the fuel tank can loosen allowing fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
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 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 July 27, 2010 |
Husqvarna Professional Products Recalls Riding Lawn Tractors Due to Fire Hazard The fuel line on the rear-mounted fuel tank is too long and can come in contact with moving parts while the tractor is in use, posing a fire hazard. |
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 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 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 June 8, 2005 |
Shindaiwa Inc. Recall of Gas-Powered Hedge Trimmers The heat from the hedge trimmer's muffler can damage the fuel tank, cause a fuel leak and create a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC August 3, 2006 |
The Toro Company Expands Recall of Snowthrowers Posing Fire Hazard The plastic fuel tank can crack and leak gasoline, posing a risk of fire and injury. |
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 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 April 14, 2005 |
Maytag Corp. Recall of Hoover Self-Propelled Upright Vacuum Cleaners The recalled vacuums have defective on-off switches that can overheat the handle and toolholder areas of the vacuum, resulting in a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC December 6, 2007 |
Polaris Recalls Certain Ranger Utility Vehicles Due to Fire and Burn Hazards The utility vehicle's fuel tank can leak, posing fire and burn hazards 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 July 11, 2006 |
Husqvarna Outdoor Products Inc. Recalls Lawn Tractors for Fire Hazard The fuel line on these lawn tractors can separate from the fuel tank outlet. If this occurs, fuel will spill out, posing a fire hazard. |
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 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 April 29, 2009 |
HMI Industries Recalls Floor Cleaners Due to Burn Hazard The recalled cleaners' wiring can overheat, causing electrical arcing and melting. This poses a burn 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 March 21, 2002 |
Dixon Industries Inc. Recalls Riding Lawn Mowers The fuel tanks on these mowers can crack and leak fuel, posing a fire hazard and risk of burn injuries to consumers... |
U.S. CPSC September 16, 2008 |
Deere & Company Recalls Gator XUV Utility Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard The fuel tank can leak from a gap in the seam at the base of the filler neck, posing a fire hazard. |
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 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 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 January 7, 2010 |
Gas Cans Recalled by No-Spill; Containers Can Leak and Create Fire Hazard The gas containers can leak fuel at the black plastic collar where the spout connects to the can, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. |
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 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 January 11, 2006 |
Stihl Inc. Recall of Chain Saws These chain saws can leak fuel, posing a fire hazard. |
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 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 March 27, 2003 |
The Toro Company Recalls Snowthrowers The plastic fuel tank can crack and leak gasoline, posing a risk for fire and injury. |
U.S. CPSC April 1, 2010 |
Agio International Recalls Outdoor Gas Fire Columns Sold Exclusively at Costco Due to Fire Hazard Gas can leak from connections in the column, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
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 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 June 25, 2009 |
Big Muddy Motor Sports Recalls Generators Due to Fire Hazard The 220-volt receptacle can fail to produce power correctly and cause power surges that can damage appliances. This poses a risk of fire and possible injury to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC December 6, 2004 |
Scag Power Equipment Recall of Tiger Cub Lawn Tractors Fuel can leak out of the carburetor, posing a risk of fire and burn injuries. |
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 October 31, 2007 |
Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Crash and Fire Hazards The snowmobiles' fuel tanks can crack allowing liquid fuel and fuel vapor to leak, posing a fire and burn hazard. In addition, a problem with the throttle cable can lead to loss of speed control, posing a crash hazard. |
U.S. CPSC June 17, 2008 |
BRP U.S. Inc. Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard Friction between the fuel hose and the cylinder head cover can cause the hose to pierce. This can cause fuel to leak out, posing a fire hazard. |