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efco Expands Recall of Gas Trimmers Due to Fire Hazard
Medium RiskCPSC

efco Expands Recall of Gas Trimmers Due to Fire Hazard

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at Authorized efco dealers and Menard retail stores nationwide and online from June 2009 to July 2014 for about $400.
  • The firm has received 11 reports of muffler failure, including two resulting in singed hair.
Recalled
Added
Toro Recalls Recycler Mowers Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)
Medium RiskCPSC

Toro Recalls Recycler Mowers Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at Hardware, lawn and garden stores nationwide in February and March 2015 for about $450.
  • No reported incidents.
Recalled
Added
OWT Industries Recalls Electric Blower Vacuums Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Walmart
Medium RiskCPSC

OWT Industries Recalls Electric Blower Vacuums Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Walmart

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at Walmart stores nationwide and online at www.walmart.com from January 2012 through March 2015 for about $40.
  • OWT has received 16 reports of blower vacuums sparking, arcing, smoking or burning. No injuries have been reported.
Recalled
Added
Homelite Recalls Electric Blower Vacuums Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Medium RiskCPSC

Homelite Recalls Electric Blower Vacuums Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at Home Depot and Direct Tools Factory Outlets stores nationwide and online at www.homedepot.com from January 2010 through March 2015 for about $40.
  • Homelite has received 1,369 reports of blower vacuums sparking, arcing, smoking or burning, including one report of minor injury.
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
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Great States Recalls Earthwise Cordless Electric Lawn Mowers Due to Injury Hazard
Medium RiskCPSC

Great States Recalls Earthwise Cordless Electric Lawn Mowers Due to Injury Hazard

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at Menards stores, Seventh Avenue catalogs and online at PowerSales.com and SeventhAvenue.com from January 2014 to May 2014 for about $250.
Recalled
Added
Positec Tool Recalls Worx Brand Blower/Vacs Due to Shock Hazard
Medium RiskCPSC

Positec Tool Recalls Worx Brand Blower/Vacs Due to Shock Hazard

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at Menards and Walmart stores nationwide from January 2015 through May 2015 for about $40.
  • 24,300 units affected
Recalled
Added
Reliance Worldwide Recalls Cash Acme Heatguard Temperature Actuated Flow Reducing (TAFR) Devices Due to Scald Hazard
Medium RiskCPSC

Reliance Worldwide Recalls Cash Acme Heatguard Temperature Actuated Flow Reducing (TAFR) Devices Due to Scald Hazard

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at Plumbing retailers and wholesalers including: Antiscald, Inc., Best Plumbing Specialties, Coley Electrical and Plumbing Supply, Dutton Lainson Company, FEI, Grainger, HD Supply, M-One Specialties, Security Supply, The Alzheimer's Store, TM O'Donnell, and Westco Pipe and Supply from December 2014 through May 2015 for about $30.
  • 26,000 units affected
Recalled
Added
GreenWorks Blower/Vacs Recalled by Sunrise Global Marketing Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Medium RiskCPSC

GreenWorks Blower/Vacs Recalled by Sunrise Global Marketing Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at Menards, Magic Mart and Mowtown stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, atgstores.com, blishmize.com, build.com, chp.com, cpooutlets.com, globalindustrial.com, Greenworktools.com, hayneedle.com, homedepot.com, johnelandis.com, Kmart.com, Lowes.com, magicmartstores.com, maxtools.com, Menards.com, mowtownusa.com, overstock.com, powerequipmentdirect.com, reisshardware.com, samsclub.com, scotsco.com, Sears.com, seventhavenue.com, smithssc.com, Target.com, thehardwarecity.com, unbeatablesale.com,Walmart.com, wayfair.com and 123greetings.com from February 2012 through June 2015 for between $30 and $70.
  • Sunrise Global Marketing has received three reports of the blower/vacs catching fire. No injuries have been reported.
Recalled
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Husqvarna Recalls Lawn and Garden Tillers Due to Risk of Bodily Injury, Laceration
Medium RiskCPSC

Husqvarna Recalls Lawn and Garden Tillers Due to Risk of Bodily Injury, Laceration

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at Hardware stores, home centers and independent outdoor power equipment dealers from October 2014 through May 2015 for between $600 and $850.
  • No incidents or injuries have been reported.
Recalled
Added
Grizzly Recalls Table Saws Due to Laceration and Impact Hazards (Recall Alert)
Medium RiskCPSC

Grizzly Recalls Table Saws Due to Laceration and Impact Hazards (Recall Alert)

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at Grizzly's showrooms, online at www.grizzly.com, in Grizzly's catalogs and in woodworking trade magazines from January 2015 through May 2015 for about $625.
  • Metal fragments contamination
Recalled
Added
Scag Power Equipment Recalls Lawn Mowers Due to Fire Hazard
Medium RiskCPSC

Scag Power Equipment Recalls Lawn Mowers Due to Fire Hazard

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at Scag Power Equipment authorized dealers nationwide from October 2014 through May 2015 for about $4,500.
  • Scag Power Equipment has received five reports of gas tank leaks on the mowers. No injuries have been reported.
Recalled
Added
Robert Bosch Tool Recalls Dremel Rotary Tool Due to Burn Hazard
Medium RiskCPSC

Robert Bosch Tool Recalls Dremel Rotary Tool Due to Burn Hazard

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at Ace Hardware, Home Depot, Lowe's, Menards and other home improvement, hardware and major retailers nationwide and online including www.acehardware.com, www.amazon.com, www.homedepot.com, www.lowes.com and www.menards.com from July 2014 through May 2015 for about $90.
  • Bosch Tool has received six reports from consumers of tools overheating. There are no reports of injuries.
Recalled
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Panasonic Recalls Metal Cutter Saws Due to Laceration Hazard
Medium RiskCPSC

Panasonic Recalls Metal Cutter Saws Due to Laceration Hazard

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at Industrial distributors nationwide from April 2014 through June 2015 for about $400 for the saw kit and $500 for the combo kit.
Recalled
Added
Shivvers Recalls Country Clipper Lawn Mowers Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
Medium RiskCPSC

Shivvers Recalls Country Clipper Lawn Mowers Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at Country Clipper lawn mower dealerships nationwide from June 2015 to September 2015 for between $4,000 and $6,600.
Recalled
Added
STIHL Recalls Edgers, Trimmer/Brushcutters, Pole Pruners and KombiMotors Due to Fire Hazard
Medium RiskCPSC

STIHL Recalls Edgers, Trimmer/Brushcutters, Pole Pruners and KombiMotors Due to Fire Hazard

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at Authorized STIHL dealers nationwide from November 2014 through September 2015 for between $200 and $400.
  • STIHL Inc. has received 319 reports of the fuel tank vents coming loose and fuel leaking. No fires or injuries have been reported.
Recalled
Added
Mahindra USA Recalls Compact Tractors Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
Medium RiskCPSC

Mahindra USA Recalls Compact Tractors Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at Mahindra dealers throughout the United States and Canada from March 2014 through September 2015 for between $11,300 and $13,600.
  • The firm received 61 reports of cracks in the fuel tank pipe. No injuries have been reported.
Recalled
Added
Toro Recalls TimeCutter Riding Mowers Due to Fire Hazard
Medium RiskCPSC

Toro Recalls TimeCutter Riding Mowers Due to Fire Hazard

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at Home Depot and other hardware, lawn and garden stores nationwide from November 2014 through October 2015 for about $3,400.
  • The firm has reported five incidents of fuel leaking. No injuries have been reported.
Recalled
Added
Exmark Recalls Quest Riding Mowers Due to a Fire Hazard
Medium RiskCPSC

Exmark Recalls Quest Riding Mowers Due to a Fire Hazard

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at Hardware, lawn and garden stores nationwide from November 2014 through October 2015 for about $3,700.
  • The firm reported one incident of fuel leaking. No injuries have been reported.
Recalled
Added
Harbor Freight Tools Recalls Cordless Drills Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Medium RiskCPSC

Harbor Freight Tools Recalls Cordless Drills Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at Harbor Freight Tools stores nationwide, Harbor Freight Tools catalog, and online at www.harborfreight.com between May 2011 and September 2015 for about $35 for item number 68239 and $46 for item number 68287.
  • Harbor Freight Tools has received 25 reports of the drill switch overheating, including six reports of burns to the hands and fingers, and five reports of minor property damage.
Recalled
Added
The Craftsman Brand Recalls Blower/Vacs Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Medium RiskCPSC

The Craftsman Brand Recalls Blower/Vacs Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at ACE Hardware, Orchard Supply Hardware, and Sears stores nationwide and online from January 2013 through October 2015 for between $50 and $100.
  • Seven reports of the blower/vacs catching fire have been received. One injury has been reported.
Recalled
Added
John Deere Recalls Zero Turn Lawn Mowers Due to Risk of Fire, Serious Injury or Death (Recall Alert)
Medium RiskCPSC

John Deere Recalls Zero Turn Lawn Mowers Due to Risk of Fire, Serious Injury or Death (Recall Alert)

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at John Deere independent dealers nationwide from August 2015 through November 2015 for between $4,800 and $6,500.
  • No incidents or injuries have been reported.
Recalled
Added
Liberty Hardware Recalls Decorative Metal Wall Plates Due to Shock and Fire Hazard
Medium RiskCPSC

Liberty Hardware Recalls Decorative Metal Wall Plates Due to Shock and Fire Hazard

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at Lowe's Home Improvement stores nationwide and online at www.dlawlesshardware.com, www.flyingbulldogs.com, www.lowes.com and www.riverbend.builders from January 2013 through January 2016 for between $5 and $27.
  • The firm has received two reports of short circuits when the decorative plate dislodged from the back plate and touched an energized, partially released plug. 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.
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