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Powermate Generators Recall to Repair by Pramac America Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot
Medium RiskCPSC

Powermate Generators Recall to Repair by Pramac America Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at Home Depot stores in northeast, mid-west and southeast United States from February 2012 through August 2012 for about $550.
  • Pramac America has received 51 reports of fuel filter leakage. No fires or injuries have been reported.
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Kawasaki Motors Recalls Lawn Mower Engines Due to Fire Hazard
Medium RiskCPSC

Kawasaki Motors Recalls Lawn Mower Engines Due to Fire Hazard

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at Authorized Kawasaki small engine dealers and lawn and garden equipment retailers nationwide. Recalled units were sold between October 2011 and August 2012 for between $2000 and $10,000.
  • Kawasaki Motors has received 110 reports of fuel leaks. No injuries reported.
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American Honda Recalls Portable Generators Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Medium RiskCPSC

American Honda Recalls Portable Generators Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at Honda Power Equipment dealers, Camping World, Gander Mountain, Grainger, Hertz Rental, John Deere, National Pump and Compressor, Northern Tool, Scheels Sporting, Sportsman's Warehouse, Sunbelt Rentals, True Value, United Rentals, White Cap and Wholesale Sports store nationwide and online from October 2011 through September 2012 for between $1,150 and $1,400.
  • Honda is aware of four incidents of fuel leaks. No fires or injuries have been reported.
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Toro Riding Mowers Recalled Due to Fire Hazard
Medium RiskCPSC

Toro Riding Mowers Recalled Due to Fire Hazard

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at Toro dealers nationwide from January 2012 through August 2012 for between $7,700 and $8,700.
  • Toro has received five reports of incidents. No injuries have been reported.
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Harbor Freight Tools Recalls Cordless Drill Due to Fire and Burn Hazard
Medium RiskCPSC

Harbor Freight Tools Recalls Cordless Drill Due to Fire and Burn Hazard

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at Harbor Freight Tools stores nationwide, via catalog and online at www.harborfreight.com from April, 2008 through May 2012 for between $27 and $30.
  • Harbor Freight Tools has received one report of a drill overheating and burning through the handle of the unit, which resulted in a consumer receiving a minor injury.
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GU Hardware Recalls Window Fittings Due to Injury Hazard
Medium RiskCPSC

GU Hardware Recalls Window Fittings Due to Injury Hazard

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at G-U Hardware sold the recalled window fittings directly to hardware wholesalers and window manufacturers nationwide from October 2002 to December 2011 for between $7 and $26.
  • G-U Hardware has received two reports from the Far East of windows falling, including one report of a broken thumb. There have been no incidents reported in the U.S.
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Ridgid Pneumatic Nailers Recalled by One World Technologies Due to Laceration or Injury Hazard; Sold Exclusively at the Home Depot
Medium RiskCPSC

Ridgid Pneumatic Nailers Recalled by One World Technologies Due to Laceration or Injury Hazard; Sold Exclusively at the Home Depot

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at Home Depot stores nationwide and online at homedepot.com between January 2012 and September 2012 for about $230.
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Wing Enterprises Recalls Switch-it Stepladder/Stepstools Due to Fall Hazard; Sold exclusively at Home Depot
Medium RiskCPSC

Wing Enterprises Recalls Switch-it Stepladder/Stepstools Due to Fall Hazard; Sold exclusively at Home Depot

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at The Home Depot and online at Homedepot.com from August 2012 to October 2012 for about $88.
  • Wing Enterprises has received nine reports of the ladder becoming unstable causing the user to fall and sustain injuries ranging from scrapes and contusions to a fractured collar bone.
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Cramer Recalls Folding Step Stools Due to Fall Hazard
Medium RiskCPSC

Cramer Recalls Folding Step Stools Due to Fall Hazard

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at Office supply stores such as SP Richards, United Stationers and Staples nationwide and online at Amazon.com from January 2012 through December 2012 for between $30 and $40.
  • Cramer has received 14 reports of the step stools breaking or cracking. Of the 14 reports, two reported injuries including head, neck and back pain.
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Homelite Recalls Electric Blower Vacuums Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot
Medium RiskCPSC

Homelite Recalls Electric Blower Vacuums Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at Home Depot stores nationwide and online at www.homedepot.com from February 2012 through December 2012 for about $40.
  • Homelite received one report of an incident with the recalled blower vacuums. No injuries have been reported.
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Electric Blower Vacuums Recalled by OWT Industries Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Walmart
Medium RiskCPSC

Electric Blower Vacuums Recalled by OWT Industries Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Walmart

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at Walmart stores nationwide and online at www.walmart.com from January 2012 through December 2012 for about $40.
  • There has been one report of an incident with the recalled blower vacuums. No injuries have been reported.
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Briggs & Stratton Recalls Ariens Compact Snow Blowers Due to Fire Hazard
Medium RiskCPSC

Briggs & Stratton Recalls Ariens Compact Snow Blowers Due to Fire Hazard

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at Ariens dealers and The Home Depot nationwide from August through September 2012 for about $800 to $1000.
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Manchester Tank & Equipment Company Recalls Propane Cylinders Due to Fire Hazard
Medium RiskCPSC

Manchester Tank & Equipment Company Recalls Propane Cylinders Due to Fire Hazard

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at Nationwide at propane dealers and distributors, hardware stores including Ace, True Value and Tractor Supply, welding equipment supply stores, farm and home stores, and equipment rental outlets from January 2012 through March 2013 for between $140 and $170.
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MTD Products Recalls Cub Cadet Commercial Lawn Mowers Due to Risk of Fire (Recall Alert)
Medium RiskCPSC

MTD Products Recalls Cub Cadet Commercial Lawn Mowers Due to Risk of Fire (Recall Alert)

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at Independent Cub Cadet dealers nationwide from January 2011 through January 2013 for between $7,700 and $18,700.
  • Cub Cadet has received 106 reports of fuel leaking or seeping from the top of the tank, including one report of a fire. No injuries have been reported.
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Toro Recalls Zero Turn Riding Mowers Due to Fire Hazard
Medium RiskCPSC

Toro Recalls Zero Turn Riding Mowers Due to Fire Hazard

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at Toro dealers nationwide from January 2012 through April 2013 for between $7,700 and $8,700.
  • Toro has received six reports of incidents. No injuries have been reported.
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Kubota Recalls Riding Mowers Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
Medium RiskCPSC

Kubota Recalls Riding Mowers Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at Authorized Kubota dealers nationwide from December 2012 through April 2013 for between $5,000 and $6,300.
  • The firm has received 56 reports of mowers' fuel tanks leaking. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
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Subaru Portable Gasoline Generators Recalled by Robin America Due to Fire, Burn Hazards
Medium RiskCPSC

Subaru Portable Gasoline Generators Recalled by Robin America Due to Fire, Burn Hazards

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at Authorized Subaru Power Equipment dealers nationwide, including authorized internet dealers, between September 2011 and January 2013 for approximately $920 to $1800.
  • Robin America has received four reports of fuel leakage. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
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Festool Recalls Plunge Cut Circular Saw Due to Laceration Hazard
Medium RiskCPSC

Festool Recalls Plunge Cut Circular Saw Due to Laceration Hazard

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at Hardware stores, woodworking stores and other independent retailers, as well as online retailers such as www.amazon.com from May 2013 to July 2013 for approximately $585.
  • The firm has received no reports of injuries and one report of property damage.
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Denver Global Products Recalls Multi-Purpose Yard Vehicles Due to Laceration, Fire Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Lowe's Stores (Recall Alert)
Medium RiskCPSC

Denver Global Products Recalls Multi-Purpose Yard Vehicles Due to Laceration, Fire Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Lowe's Stores (Recall Alert)

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at Lowe's Stores nationwide between January 2013 and May 2013 for about $3,000.
  • Denver Global Products has received 82 reports of blades detaching, one of which resulted in lacerations and bruising to a bystander's legs, and three reports of mower blades starting without the operator activating them with no reported injuries. There have also been three reports of unintended vehicle movement with no reported injuries and 34 reports of fuel leaking with no reported injuries.
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Toro Recalls TimeMaster and TurfMaster Lawn Mowers Due To Injury Hazard
Medium RiskCPSC

Toro Recalls TimeMaster and TurfMaster Lawn Mowers Due To Injury Hazard

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at Toro dealers nationwide from November 2012 through October 2013 for between $999 and $1,799.
  • Toro has received ten reports of blades breaking. No injuries have been reported.
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Gas Trimmers Recalled by efco Due to Fire Hazard
Medium RiskCPSC

Gas Trimmers Recalled by efco Due to Fire Hazard

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at Authorized efco dealers at both retail stores and online, and Menards stores between June 2009 and July 2013 for about $400.
  • The firm has received eight reports of incidents, including one resulting in singed hair. No serious injury or property damage have been reported.
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Exmark Recalls Commercial Walk-Behind Mowers Due to Injury Hazard
Medium RiskCPSC

Exmark Recalls Commercial Walk-Behind Mowers Due to Injury Hazard

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at Exmark dealers nationwide from November 2012 through October 2013 for about $1,800.
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American Honda Recalls Lawnmowers Due to Laceration Hazard (Recall Alert)
Medium RiskCPSC

American Honda Recalls Lawnmowers Due to Laceration Hazard (Recall Alert)

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at Honda brand lawnmowers were sold at Honda Power Equipment dealers and Home Depot stores nationwide from January 2013 through December 2013 for between $580 and $780. Columbia brand lawnmowers were sold at Beaver Valley Supply, Denver, Colo; Lawn Equipment Parts Co, Inc., Marietta, Penn. and at Smiths South-Central Sales Co., Spring Hill, La. from January 2013 through December 2013 for $500.
  • Honda has received 11 reports of the lawnmower's blade continuing to rotate after the handlebar control lever was released. No injuries were reported.
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Air Compressors Recalled by MAT Industries Due to Shock Hazard
Medium RiskCPSC

Air Compressors Recalled by MAT Industries Due to Shock Hazard

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at The Home Depot and online at homedepot.com (HDX air compressors only), Menards and other stores (Powermate air compressors) nationwide from June 2010 through October 2013 for between $80 and $120.
  • 100,000 units affected
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