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U.S. CPSC September 9, 2010	Black & Decker Recalls Random Orbit Sanders Due to Laceration Hazard The black plastic disc (called the platen) that holds the sandpaper can fly off or break apart during use and the disc, or pieces of the disc, can hit the user or those nearby, posing a laceration hazard.
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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 January 23, 2006	Country Home Products, Inc. Recall to Repair Cordless Electric Lawnmowers When the handlebar is released on the recalled lawnmowers, the motor could continue to run -- which causes the blade to continue to spin, allowing excessive heat build-up in the internal wire brake coil and safety key.
U.S. CPSC September 14, 2011	John Deere Recalls Lawn Tractors Due to Laceration Hazard Hardware used to hold the mower blade brake assemblies on the mower decks can break. This can cause the mower blades to spin longer than normal after the operator turns off the power, posing a laceration hazard.
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 September 21, 2010	The Gerson Company Recalls Glass Vases Due to Laceration Hazard The glass vases can break or fracture, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
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 August 20, 2002	Black & Decker Recalls Table Saws The motor housing on the saw may crack, posing a risk of electric shock to consumers.
U.S. CPSC June 30, 2010	Southern Technologies Recalls Drill Presses Due to Shock Hazard Wires in the motor housing can be pinched, posing a risk of electrical shock to the consumer.
U.S. CPSC February 3, 2011	DeVilbiss Recalls Air Compressors Due to Fire Hazard The air compressor motor can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC February 1, 2011	Briggs & Stratton Recalls Model 40 V-Twin Engine Due to Injury Hazard; Used on Sears, Husqvarna, Bad Boy Riding Mowers Wear on misrouted wiring may cause it to disconnect from the shut-off device, allowing the engine to continue running when the key is in the "OFF" position or when the operator gets off the seat while the mower is engaged, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC November 2, 2010	Haier America Recalls Chest Freezers Due to Fire Hazard A capacitor in the freezer's circuitry can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC April 26, 2011	Toro Recalls Power Clear Snowblowers and Recycler Mowers Due to Fire or Burn Hazard The carburetors on both products develop fuel leaks and can ignite when exposed to an ignition source, posing a fire or burn hazard.
U.S. CPSC September 14, 2011	John Deere Recalls Lawn Tractors; Brake Failure Can Cause Loss of Control Hardware used to hold the brake assembly to the transmission housing can break. This can cause the brakes to fail, posing an injury hazard due to loss of control.
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 September 14, 2011	Kubota Recalls Riding Mowers Due to Fire Hazard The fuel hose clamp can detach from the fuel filter and allow gas to leak out, posing a fire hazard.
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 April 6, 2011	Stained Glass Soldering Irons Recalled By Cooper Tools Due to Burn Hazard The power cord can break at the flex point where the cord attaches to the handle, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
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 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 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 July 8, 2009	Husqvarna Recalls Lawn Tractors; Parking Brake Failure Can Cause Loss of Control The tractor's parking brake can fail posing a loss of control hazard.
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 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 April 25, 2008	CPSC, Kyodo America Recall LawnBott Lawn Mowers Due to Laceration Hazard The cutting blades continue to rotate when the mower is lifted from the ground, and the spacing on the side of the lawn mower could allow room for a consumer's foot to go beyond the shield. Both instances pose a serious laceration 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 March 23, 2004	Murray Inc. Recall of Lawn Mowers and Lawn Tractors Plastic components on these lawn mowers and lawn tractors can crack if they are struck by an object thrown from the blade. Objects can be ejected from the mower unexpectedly and could hit nearby consumers.
U.S. CPSC October 15, 2003	Lawnmowers Recalled by Honda Power Equipment Manufacturing Inc. If the lawnmower strikes an object with sufficient force, the crankshaft can bend. Vibration created by a bent crankshaft can eventually result in a fatigue failure of the Roto-stop(TM) blade brake control assembly.
U.S. CPSC November 17, 2004	Country Home Products, Inc. Recall to Repair Cordless Electric Lawnmowers These lawnmowers contain an electronic switch in their handlebar. In certain instances this switch is not aligned properly. In units containing the defective switch, when the handlebar is released the motor continues to run causing the potential for personal injury or property damage.
U.S. CPSC January 10, 2008	A.O. Smith Recalls Exhaust Fan Electric Motors Due to Fire Hazard The fan's electric motor can be miswired and overheat, posing a fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC November 12, 2010	Giant Recalls Anthem X 29er Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard The frame can crack at the junction of the seat post and top tube, posing a fall hazard to riders.
U.S. CPSC September 8, 2010	Simms Fishing Products Recalls Wading Staffs Due to Fall Hazard The wading staff can collapse posing a fall hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC February 15, 2011	Nurses Choice Recalls Holiday Keepsake Newborn Mittens Due to Choking Hazard Decorations on the mittens can be pulled off, posing a choking hazard.
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 April 24, 2003	Cordless Electric Lawnmowers Recalled by Country Home Products, Inc. Because these lawnmowers lack a safety guard, a consumer's foot could go under the plastic housing and be struck by the blade. These lawnmowers do not comply with the mandatory federal safety standard for lawnmowers under the Consumer Product Safety Act.
U.S. CPSC August 23, 2006	Blount International Inc. Recalls Replacement Blades for Use with Snapper Riding Lawnmowers Due to Laceration Hazard When the lawnmower is operated, the replacement blade can crack and pieces can break away, posing a serious laceration hazard to consumers and bystanders.
U.S. CPSC May 5, 2011	Sheet Sanders Recalled by One World Technologies Due to Laceration Hazard Pieces of the fan can break off from the fan assembly and be ejected from the product, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC July 24, 2003	18-volt Cordless Drill/Drivers Recalled by Black & Decker The drill's switch can malfunction and overheat, posing the possibility of a fire 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 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 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.
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U.S. CPSC March 26, 2009	Outerwears Inc. Recalls Filters Used in Fuel Funnels Due to Fire Hazard The Funnel Pre-Filters can create a flash when they are removed from the fuel tank posing a fire hazard.