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U.S. CPSC December 21, 2006 |
DEWALT Recalls Cordless Reciprocating Saws for Fire Hazard The switch on these saws can short circuit, posing a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC November 8, 2006 |
DeWalt Recalls Framing Saws and Circular Saws for Laceration Hazard The lower blade guard can fail to close, leaving the blade exposed and presenting a laceration hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC December 21, 2006 |
DEWALT Recalls Cut-Out Tools Due to Shock Hazard The cord wire in these units could be damaged internally, posing a shock hazard to consumers. |
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 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 June 21, 2005 |
DeWALT Recall to Repair Air Compressors Due to a wiring insulation defect, the unit may pose a possible shock hazard. |
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 April 4, 2002 |
DeWALT Industrial Tool Co. Recall to Repair Circular Saws The spindle on the saw may slip, causing the blade to contact the lower guard, posing a hazard to the consumer from an exposed blade... |
U.S. CPSC August 5, 2008 |
DEWALT Recalls Cordless Brad Nailers Due to Injury Hazard The nailer can operate when the lock-off is in the locked position. Also, the nailer can operate when the trigger is not pulled and the contact trip is depressed. The unexpected ejection of a nail poses a serious injury hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC January 4, 2007 |
DEWALT Recalls Portable Generators Due to Electric Shock Hazard A ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) installed on the generator could fail to operate properly, posing a risk of electric shock 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 June 3, 2005 |
DeWALT Recall to Repair Framing Nailers The contact trip on some of the nailers could malfunction and cause a nail to eject unexpectedly, posing a risk of serious injury to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC June 25, 2009 |
DEWALT Recalls Framing Nailers Due to Serious Injury Hazard The bump action trigger on the framing nailers could have been incorrectly assembled during production, which would allow the nailer to eject a fastener unexpectedly or cause the trigger lock-off not to function. This can pose a serious injury hazard to the user or bystander. |
U.S. CPSC October 30, 2008 |
Homelite Consumer Products Announce Recall to Repair Chain Saws Due to Chain Brake Failure The chain brake can fail to stop the chain on its first application, posing a risk of laceration to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC October 5, 2007 |
P3 International Recalls IonizAir(TM) Air Purifiers Due to Risk of Fire The air purifier's cartridge can overheat, posing a risk of fire. |
U.S. CPSC January 4, 2005 |
The Step 2 Co. Recall to Repair Toddler Swings The straps on these swings could break, causing a child riding in the swing to fall to the ground and suffer injuries. |
U.S. CPSC November 27, 2007 |
Miter Saws Recalled by WMH Tool Group Due to Laceration Hazard The saw handle's switch can fail, causing the saw to smoke, spark, and trip circuit breakers, and disable the safety brake. The saw also can keep operating unless the unit is unplugged, posing a laceration hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC November 29, 2005 |
Porter-Cable Recall to Repair Circular Saws The lower guard on these saws could stick in the open position, posing a risk of severe lacerations to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC October 18, 2007 |
The Gymboree Corp. Recalls Toy Swords Due to Breakage and Laceration Hazard The swords can break, creating a sharp point, which poses a laceration hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC April 7, 2005 |
Sears Roebuck and Co. Recall of Table Saw Rip Fences The rip fence -- a metal guide that keeps material being sawed from shifting side to side as it passes through the cutting blade -- can come loose. This could result in kickback of the material being sawed and possible injury to the operator. |
U.S. CPSC April 13, 2006 |
Toe-Kick Saws Recalled Due to Broken Handles The saw's plastic handle can break, causing the user to lose control of the saw which could kick back and present a laceration hazard if the blade is in motion. |
U.S. CPSC October 30, 2008 |
Fit & Fresh Mixers Recalled by MEDport LLC Due to Laceration Hazard While placing the cup on or off the base of the mixer, the mixer can unexpectedly turn on, activating the blade. This can pose a serious laceration 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 September 12, 2005 |
DOLMAR Power Products Recall of Chain Saws The flywheels on some of the chain saws may come apart during use, which could cause serious personal injury. |
U.S. CPSC July 30, 2009 |
Sherwin-Williams Recalls Purdy Scrapers Due to Laceration Hazard The recalled scraper's body can break away from the handle when struck against a hard object. This poses a laceration hazard to users. |
U.S. CPSC June 3, 2004 |
Electrolux Home Products Recall of Air Conditioning/Heating Units The heating coil in the units can be damaged during assembly, causing an electrical short and overheating, which poses a fire hazard to consumers. |
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 January 11, 2006 |
Stihl Inc. Recall of Chain Saws These chain saws can leak fuel, posing a fire hazard. |
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 August 29, 2007 |
Gerber Legendary Blades Recalls Pocket Knives During use, the back of the blade of the knife can slide past the blade support, posing a laceration hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC October 18, 2005 |
Target Recall of Jumbo Pencils with Sharpeners The sharpener's razor blade is exposed when the cover is removed. Also, the pencil sharpener hole is large enough to allow a finger to fit inside. This poses a laceration hazard to children and adults. |
U.S. CPSC March 27, 2003 |
Hitachi Koki U.S.A. Recall to Repair Circular Saws The lower blade guards on these saws can stick in the open position, exposing the blade and posing a serious laceration hazard. |
U.S. CPSC June 21, 2005 |
FF Acquisition Wheeled Goods Corp. Recall of Go-Karts The suspension assembly can crack causing the rider to lose control of the go-kart. |
U.S. CPSC December 20, 2007 |
DeWALT Recalls Cordless Drills due to Fire Hazard The trigger switch of the cordless drill can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC December 2, 2009 |
Blenders Recalled by Haier America Due to Laceration Hazard The blade assemblies of the blenders may come apart or break, posing a laceration risk. |
U.S. CPSC July 10, 2007 |
Batteries Used with Power Tools Recalled by Milwaukee Electric Tool Co. Due To Laceration Hazard If a vent on the battery cell is damaged or compromised during use, the battery can explode and pose a laceration hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC December 14, 2010 |
Portable Table-Saws Recalled by Ryobi Due to Laceration Hazard The saw blade on the motor carriage could be misaligned, posing a laceration hazard. |
U.S. CPSC October 4, 2007 |
Dollar General Recalls Tumblers Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard Surface paint on the center of the eyes of some of the cups can contain high levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. |
U.S. CPSC July 13, 2006 |
Ryobi Radial Arm Saws Recalled for Blade Detachment Hazard Cracking of the plastic motor housing can cause the blade assembly to fall during operation, posing a risk of laceration to the operator or bystanders. The detachment may occur unexpectedly and without warning. |
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 April 18, 2007 |
Lamson & Sessions Recalls Floor Electrical Outlets Due to Shock or Electrocution Hazards The recalled floor boxes are wired incorrectly resulting in reverse polarity. This poses a shock or electrocution hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC September 16, 2009 |
Garlic Press/Slicers Recalled by Trudeau Corporation Due to Laceration Hazard The garlic duo's slicer blades can break during use, posing a laceration hazard to users. |
U.S. CPSC September 12, 2005 |
Makita U.S.A. Inc. Recall of Chain Saws The flywheels on some of the chain saws can come apart during use, which could cause serious personal injury. |
U.S. CPSC February 18, 2010 |
Motor Controllers for Submersible Pump Systems Recalled by Franklin Electric Due to Shock Hazard The product label can lose adhesion, exposing the circuitry. This could pose a shock hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC February 20, 2008 |
Louisville Ladder Recalls Extension Ladders Due to Fall Hazard The extension or "fly" section can fail to lock, posing a fall hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC July 26, 2006 |
Meijer Recalls Glass Candleholders for Fire and Laceration Hazards The glue connecting the candleholder could fail causing the candleholder to fall apart. This poses a fire and laceration hazard to consumers. |
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 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 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 December 15, 2006 |
Square D Recalls Safety Switches Due to Shock or Electrocution Hazard The safety switch can continue to supply electricity even after being placed in the "OFF" position. This poses the risk of an electric shock or electrocution hazard to consumers. |