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Fiskars Recalls Bypass Lopper Shears Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot
Medium RiskCPSC

Fiskars Recalls Bypass Lopper Shears Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at Home Depot stores nationwide and online at HomeDepot.com from May 2011 through June 2014 for about $40
  • The firm has received 11 reports of incidents involving lopper handles breaking, including reports of bruising and lacerations, some required stitches to the head and face.
Recalled
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Leatherman Recalls Children's Multi-Tool Due to Laceration Hazard
Medium RiskCPSC

Leatherman Recalls Children's Multi-Tool Due to Laceration Hazard

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at Bass Pro Shop, Cabela's and retailers nationwide, including knife and sporting goods online stores, from August 2014 through September 2014 for about $54.
Recalled
Added
Pressmaster Recalls Cable Stripping Tool Due to Impact Hazard
Medium RiskCPSC

Pressmaster Recalls Cable Stripping Tool Due to Impact Hazard

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at Hardware and industrial supply stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com from August 2014 to November 2014 for about $90.
  • No incidents or injuries have been reported.
Recalled
Added
Snow Peak Recalls Japanese Axe Due to Laceration and Impact Hazards
Medium RiskCPSC

Snow Peak Recalls Japanese Axe Due to Laceration and Impact Hazards

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at Outdoor equipment retail stores including Adventure 16, Backcountry Gear LTD, Camp Saver, Snow Peak Portland Store, UTE Mountaineer, and online at www.snowpeak.com from December 2013 through August 2014 for about $160.
  • The firm has received three reports of a cracked handle or loose head on the axe. No injuries have been reported.
Recalled
Added
Additional Injuries Prompt Reannouncement of Fiskars Recall of Bypass Lopper Shears Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot
Medium RiskCPSC

Additional Injuries Prompt Reannouncement of Fiskars Recall of Bypass Lopper Shears Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at Home Depot stores nationwide and online at HomeDepot.com from May 2011 through June 2014 for about $40.
  • The firm has received a total of 33 reports of incidents, of which 10 occurred after the October 2014 recall announcement. The reports include pinched fingers, bruising and injuries to the head and face, some required stitches.
Recalled
Added
Digital Clamp Meters Recalled by Klein Tools Due to Shock and Burn Hazards
Medium RiskCPSC

Digital Clamp Meters Recalled by Klein Tools Due to Shock and Burn Hazards

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at Home Depot and other hardware stores, industrial distributors and electrical wholesalers nationwide from November 2015 through April 2016 for between $55 and $75.
  • 114,000 units affected
Recalled
Added
Southwire Recalls Voltage Detectors Due to Shock and Burn Hazards
Medium RiskCPSC

Southwire Recalls Voltage Detectors Due to Shock and Burn Hazards

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at Lowe's and other home and hardware stores nationwide and online at lowes.com and other websites from June 2013 through February 2016 for about $15.
  • Southwire is aware of one report of an incident of a false reading by the voltage detector. The consumer received an electrical shock and fell off a ladder.
Recalled
Added
SpeeCo Recalls Fence Wire Stretchers Due to Laceration Hazard
Medium RiskCPSC

SpeeCo Recalls Fence Wire Stretchers Due to Laceration Hazard

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at Ace and True Value hardware stores and other supply and farm ranch stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com from April 2015 through August 2016 from about $40.
  • The firm has received two reports of a recoiling wire releasing from the stretcher unexpectedly, which caused cuts, abrasions and scratches to the user.
Recalled
Added
Gleason Recalls Hand Trucks Due to Laceration and Injury Hazards
Medium RiskCPSC

Gleason Recalls Hand Trucks Due to Laceration and Injury Hazards

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at Home Depot and Lowe's nationwide and online at homedepot.com and lowes.com from August 2007 through April 2010 for about $65.
  • The firm has received five reports of injuries, including lacerations to face, hand and wrist.
Recalled
Added
Lumber Liquidators Recalls 5-Gallon Buckets Due to Drowning Hazard (Recall Alert)
Medium RiskCPSC

Lumber Liquidators Recalls 5-Gallon Buckets Due to Drowning Hazard (Recall Alert)

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at Lumber Liquidators stores nationwide and online at www.lumberliquidators.com from June 2018 through August 2018 for about $3.
  • 22,700 units affected
Recalled
Added
DeWALT Recalls Utility Bars Due to Injury Hazard
Medium RiskCPSC

DeWALT Recalls Utility Bars Due to Injury Hazard

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at The Home Depot and other hardware stores nationwide, and online at www.amazon.com and other online retailers from December 2015 through March 2019 for between $30 and $40.
  • DeWALT has received at least 56 reports of the utility bars breaking, including four reports of injured users.
Recalled
Added
Harbor Freight Tools Recalls Gordon Folding Knives Due to Laceration Hazard
Medium RiskCPSC

Harbor Freight Tools Recalls Gordon Folding Knives Due to Laceration Hazard

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at Harbor Freight Tools stores nationwide, by telephone, and online at www.harborfreight.com from July 2008 through July 2019 for about $5.
  • Harbor Freight Tools has received seven reports of the knife failing to lock, resulting in six reports of laceration injuries, including four that required medical attention.
Recalled
Added
Ronson Brand Tech Torch Recalled by Zippo Due to Fire Hazard
Medium RiskCPSC

Ronson Brand Tech Torch Recalled by Zippo Due to Fire Hazard

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at Wal-Mart, Ace Hardware and other stores nationwide and online at Zippo.com and Amazon.com from February 2010 through July 2019 for between $30 and $40.
  • Zippo has identified 36 reports in the United States of the Ronson Tech Torch continuing to operate after being turned off, including one report of minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Recalled
Added
Stanley Black & Decker Recalls Wooden Handle Nailing Hammer Due to Injury Hazard
Medium RiskCPSC

Stanley Black & Decker Recalls Wooden Handle Nailing Hammer Due to Injury Hazard

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at Exclusively at Walmart stores nationwide from July 2018 through August 2019 for about $6.
  • Stanley Black & Decker has received one report of the hammer's grip coming loose. No injuries have been reported.
Recalled
Added
Fiskars Brands Recalls 16 Foot Pole Saw/Pruners Due to Laceration Hazard
Medium RiskCPSC

Fiskars Brands Recalls 16 Foot Pole Saw/Pruners Due to Laceration Hazard

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at Home improvement and hardware stores nationwide and online at fiskars.com from December 2016 through September 2020 for about $100 (Model No. 9463) and $65 (Model Nos. 9440 and 9441).
  • Fiskars received two reports of the poles separating and falling. Two laceration injuries requiring stitches have been reported.
Recalled
Added
Non-Contact Voltage Testers Recalled by Klein Tools Due to Shock Hazard
Medium RiskCPSC

Non-Contact Voltage Testers Recalled by Klein Tools Due to Shock Hazard

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at The Home Depot stores and industrial distributors, electrical wholesalers and some hardware stores nationwide from January 2020 through March 2021 for about $17 (for units sold separately) and about $40-$68 (for kits).
  • Klein Tools has received two reports of incidents of the voltage tester not working properly, including one shock injury.
Recalled
Added
Harbor Freight Tools Recalls Seats Due to Fall Hazard
Medium RiskCPSC

Harbor Freight Tools Recalls Seats Due to Fall Hazard

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at Harbor Freight Tools stores nationwide and online at www.harborfreight.com from July 2014 through September 2021 for about $30.
  • Harbor Freight Tools has received 96 reports of the seat weld breaking, including ten reports of minor injuries, including bruises from users falling from the seat.
Recalled
Added
DeWALT, Stanley, and Craftsman Sledgehammers Recalled for Impact Hazard
Medium RiskCPSC

DeWALT, Stanley, and Craftsman Sledgehammers Recalled for Impact Hazard

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at The Home Depot, ACE Hardware +3 more
  • 192 reports of the sledgehammer's head detaching, including two reported injuries to consumers' face and head.
Recalled
Added
Blue Ridge Utility Knives Recalled Due to Laceration Hazard
Medium RiskCPSC

Blue Ridge Utility Knives Recalled Due to Laceration Hazard

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at Target, target.com
  • Two reports of the blade protruding in the original packaging, both resulting in laceration injuries.
Recalled
Added
GiantMouse GM12 and GMP12 Folding Knives Recalled for Laceration Hazard
Medium RiskCPSC

GiantMouse GM12 and GMP12 Folding Knives Recalled for Laceration Hazard

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at giantmouse.com
  • Eight reports of the lock failing during use; no injuries reported.
Recalled
Added
Leatherman Charge Plus Multi-Tools Recalled for Laceration Hazard
Medium RiskCPSC

Leatherman Charge Plus Multi-Tools Recalled for Laceration Hazard

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at REI, Leatherman.com +4 more
  • 17,000 units affected
Recalled
Added