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U.S. CPSC
December 15, 2006 |
Pressure Washers and Air Compressors Recalled By DeVilbiss Due to Fracture and Laceration Hazards The pressure washers and air compressors have pneumatic tires with plastic hubs that can burst, posing a laceration or fracture hazard to consumers.   |
U.S. CPSC
October 6, 2009 |
Additional Injuries Prompt DeVilbiss to Reannounce Recall of Pressure Washers and Air Compressors Due to Fracture and Laceration Hazards The pressure washers and air compressors have pneumatic tires with plastic hubs that can burst, posing fracture and laceration hazards to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
September 29, 2010 |
Black & Decker Recalls Cordless Electric Lawnmowers Due to Laceration Hazard The lawnmower's motor and blade can unexpectedly turn on after the mower's safety key is removed, posing a laceration hazard to consumers. Removing the safety key is designed to keep this from occurring. |
U.S. CPSC
January 31, 2008 |
Campbell Hausfeld Recalls Air Compressors Following Fires Protective covers on the compressor's motor are not made from proper flame retardant material and can ignite, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
August 16, 2006 |
Black & Decker Expands Recall of Cordless Electric Lawnmowers Due to Fire Hazard An electrical component in the lawnmowers can overheat, posing a fire hazard. |
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
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 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
September 12, 2002 |
Air Compressors Recalled by Northern Tool & Equipment The capacitors on these compressors can overheat, catch fire and ignite the plastic cover above the capacitor. |
U.S. CPSC
March 10, 2011 |
Wall Mount Fireplaces Recalled by Southern Enterprises Due to Fire and Fall Hazards; Sold Exclusively by Home Shopping Network Heat from the operating unit causes the plastic mounting screws to deform causing the unit to fall from the wall, posing a fall and fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC
March 6, 2008 |
Portable Air Compressors Sold Exclusively at Advance Auto Parts Stores Recalled Due to Fire and Electrical Hazards The compressor's motor can overheat and ignite the protective cover, posing a fire hazard to consumers. Also, the cover might not prevent internal components from being touched, which poses an electrical shock hazard. |
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
August 13, 2009 |
Homelite, Husky and Black Max Generators Recalled Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot and Sam's Club Stores The fuel gauge can leak excessive amounts of gasoline, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
November 19, 2008 |
Brownie's Third Lung Recalls Air Compressors Due to Drowning Hazard The air compressor's components can fail, which could cause a stoppage of air flow. This poses a risk of drowning to users. |
U.S. CPSC
January 24, 2006 |
Porter-Cable Recall to Repair Routers The Porter-Cable 890 Series Router is being recalled because the motor coil insulation can be worn away by vibration from the motor, which could pose a shock 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
November 28, 2006 |
MTD Southwest Inc. Recalls Troy-Bilt, Craftsman Chain Saws, Breaking Handles Pose Laceration Hazard The chain saw's plastic front handle can break during operation, which would make control difficult and pose a risk for lacerations. |
U.S. CPSC
April 11, 2006 |
Tap Enterprises Inc. Recalls Air Compressors Due to Fire and Electrocution Hazards An undersized power cord can overheat and pose a fire hazard. In addition, improper assembly of the power cord strain relief component and improper routing of internal conductors can cause a shock hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
June 29, 2006 |
Safety Alert: Porter-Cable Cordless Nailer Poses Puncture Hazard The nailer can eject a nail -- even while the switch is in the "off" position -- if the trigger is pulled and it is placed on a surface. This can pose a serious injury to consumers or bystanders. |
U.S. CPSC
February 26, 2002 |
Ingersoll-Rand Co. Recalls Portable Air Compressors Internal corrosion to the inner wall of the air receiver tank can cause the air tank to unexpectedly rupture allowing pressurized air to suddenly and forcefully escape, posing risk of injury to consumers... |
The Motley Fool
September 26, 2006
Rich Duprey |
Sears' Bent Nail Home Depot and Lowe's may have a lock on price, but they can't touch service. Sears and Kmart seem to have neither. That's a long-term death knell for any retailer, and certainly not worth a premium price tag to investors. |
The Motley Fool
September 15, 2006
David Meier |
The Tools for Change Craftsman tools are now sold at K-Mart. Investors, is it a sign of future changes? |
U.S. CPSC
October 16, 2007 |
Kansas Firm Fined $100,000 for Failing to Report Fire Hazard With Air Compressors TAP Enterprises Inc., of Springhill, Kan., has agreed to pay a $100,000 civil penalty for failing to report to the government in a timely manner about defective air compressors. |
