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MTD Southwest Recalls Trimmers and Polesaws Due to Laceration Hazard
Medium RiskCPSC

MTD Southwest Recalls Trimmers and Polesaws Due to Laceration Hazard

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at Ace Hardware, Menards, Tru Value, Do It Best, Fred Meyer, and other stores nationwide from November 2019 through January 2020 for between $109 and $190.
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John Deere Recalls Attachment Kits for Compact Utility Tractor Brooms Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)
Medium RiskCPSC

John Deere Recalls Attachment Kits for Compact Utility Tractor Brooms Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at John Deere dealers nationwide from October 2017 through February 2020 for about $470.
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Lithonia Lighting Recalls to Repair CFMK Surface Mount Brackets Used with CPANL LEDs Due to Impact Hazard
Medium RiskCPSC

Lithonia Lighting Recalls to Repair CFMK Surface Mount Brackets Used with CPANL LEDs Due to Impact Hazard

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at Lowe's Stores and other home improvement stores nationwide and online at Lowes.com from August 2018 through June 2020 for CFMK Brackets included with CPANL LEDs for between $85 and $100 and commercial electrical distributors from January 2019 through June 2020 for CFMK Brackets as a separate accessory for commercial CPANL LED applications for about $12.
  • The firm has received 24 reports of CPANL LEDs coming loose or falling from the CFMK Bracket, resulting in one injury.
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CMP Group Recalls Dock Ladders Due to Laceration Hazard
Medium RiskCPSC

CMP Group Recalls Dock Ladders Due to Laceration Hazard

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at The standoff ladders were sold online at Amazon.com and at Boat Hoist, CWR Electronics, and Global Industrial Distribution from September 2017 through July 2020. The wide step ladders were sold online at Amazon.com and at CWR Electronics and Global Industrial Distribution from June 2019 through July 2020. The recalled ladders sold for between $150 and $250.
  • One reported incident, including a laceration injury.
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StoreYourBoard.com Recalls Hi-Lift Storage Hoists Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)
Medium RiskCPSC

StoreYourBoard.com Recalls Hi-Lift Storage Hoists Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at Online at www.StoreYourBoard.com, Amazon.com, Walmart.com, and eBay.com nationwide from January 2018 through June 2020 for about $35 with the Hi-Lift Storage Hoist.
  • StoreYourBoard has received six reports of straps breaking. No injuries have been reported.
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MWE Investments Recalls Westinghouse Portable Generators Due to Fire Hazard
Medium RiskCPSC

MWE Investments Recalls Westinghouse Portable Generators Due to Fire Hazard

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at The WGen500DFv was sold at Sam's Club nationwide and online at SamsClub.com. The iGen4500DF was sold online at amazon.com, homedepot.com, lowes.com, electricgeneratorsdirect.com, powerequipmentdirect.com, norwall.com, and other online locations. The generators were sold from January 2020 through May 2020 for between $450 and $1,050, depending on the model.
  • The firm has received 26 reports of fuel leaking from the fuel valve. No fires, injuries, or property damage have been reported.
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Kobalt Cordless Electric Pole Saws Sold Exclusively at Lowe's Stores Recalled Due to Laceration Hazard; Distributed by Hongkong Sun Rise Trading
Medium RiskCPSC

Kobalt Cordless Electric Pole Saws Sold Exclusively at Lowe's Stores Recalled Due to Laceration Hazard; Distributed by Hongkong Sun Rise Trading

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at Lowe's Stores nationwide and online at Lowes.com from March 2017 through October 2019 for about $180.
  • Hongkong Sun Rise Trading has received 65 reports of the saws continuing to run. No injuries have been reported.
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Kobalt Cordless Electric Chainsaws Sold Exclusively at Lowe's Stores Recalled Due to Laceration Hazard; Distributed by Hongkong Sun Rise Trading
Medium RiskCPSC

Kobalt Cordless Electric Chainsaws Sold Exclusively at Lowe's Stores Recalled Due to Laceration Hazard; Distributed by Hongkong Sun Rise Trading

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at Lowe's Stores nationwide and online at Lowes.com from January 2014 through March 2020 for about $200.
  • Hongkong Sun Rise Trading has received 48 reports of the switch contacts welding causing the chainsaw to remain in the "on" position. No injuries have been reported.
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STIHL Recalls to Repair Mini-Cultivator Attachments Due to Laceration Hazard
Medium RiskCPSC

STIHL Recalls to Repair Mini-Cultivator Attachments Due to Laceration Hazard

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at Authorized STIHL servicing dealers nationwide from January 2005 through August 2020 for about $190.
  • STIHL Inc. has received 12 reports of incidents, including six reports of lacerations to consumers.
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GrillBlazer Recalls Propane Torch Guns Due to Fire Hazard
Medium RiskCPSC

GrillBlazer Recalls Propane Torch Guns Due to Fire Hazard

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at Online at www.grillblazer.com, Kickstarter.com and Indiegogo.com from December 2019 through July 2020 for about $150.
  • GrillBlazer has received 260 reports of propane leaking from the recalled torch guns, including three incidents that resulted in fires. No injuries have been reported.
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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.
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Black & Decker Recalls CRAFTSMAN 10-Inch Corded Chain Saws Due to Laceration Hazard
Medium RiskCPSC

Black & Decker Recalls CRAFTSMAN 10-Inch Corded Chain Saws Due to Laceration Hazard

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at Lowe's and other hardware stores nationwide, and online at www.amazon.com from October 2019 through August 2020 for about $100.
  • CRAFTSMAN has received one report of the recalled chain saw starting without operation of the switch causing a laceration injury to a consumer.
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BRP Recalls Can-Am Screw Jacks Due to Crush Hazard
Medium RiskCPSC

BRP Recalls Can-Am Screw Jacks Due to Crush Hazard

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at Can-Am Off-Road dealers nationwide and online at https://can-am-shop.brp.com from October 2017 through October 2020 for about $500.
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Rust-Oleum Recalls Aerosol Paint Due to Injury Hazard
Medium RiskCPSC

Rust-Oleum Recalls Aerosol Paint Due to Injury Hazard

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at Lowe's, Menards, and other hardware stores nationwide and online at Lowes.com and other websites from March 2020 through October 2020 for about $10.
  • The firm has received six reports of the container bottom detaching, including one reported injury.
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John Deere Recalls Frontier Rotary Tillers Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)
Medium RiskCPSC

John Deere Recalls Frontier Rotary Tillers Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at John Deere dealers nationwide from May 2019 through November 2020 for between about $2,000 and $3,200.
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Enerco Group Recalls DeWALT Cordless Kerosene Heaters Due to Fire and Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazards
Medium RiskCPSC

Enerco Group Recalls DeWALT Cordless Kerosene Heaters Due to Fire and Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazards

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at Lowe's stores and farm and supply stores nationwide from June 2020 through November 2020 for about $350.
  • Enerco has received one report of a heater starting unexpectedly when it was moved while in standby without being turned off. No injuries have been reported.
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Edsal Recalls 2.2 Million Shelving Units Due to Injury Hazard
Medium RiskCPSC

Edsal Recalls 2.2 Million Shelving Units Due to Injury Hazard

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at Online at Amazon.com, Staples.com, Walmart.com and other online retailers from January 2015 through September 2020 for between $80 and $90.
  • Edsal has received seven reports of shelves bending or breaking due to heavy items placed on shelves, including one injury to a consumer who suffered a broken toe after items fell when the shelving unit broke.
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Toro Recalls Power Max Snowthrowers Due to Amputation Hazard
Medium RiskCPSC

Toro Recalls Power Max Snowthrowers Due to Amputation Hazard

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at The Home Depot, Ace Hardware, and Toro Authorized Dealers nationwide and online at www.homedepot.com, www.acehardware.com, and www.toro.com from November 2020 through January 2021 for about $1,200.
  • The firm has received five reports of incidents related to auger failing to disengage when the control lever is released. No injuries have been reported.
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Northern Tool & Equipment Recalls Powerhorse Portable Generators Due to Shock Hazard
Medium RiskCPSC

Northern Tool & Equipment Recalls Powerhorse Portable Generators Due to Shock Hazard

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at Northern Tool & Equipment stores nationwide and online at www.northerntool.com from July 2016 through September 2020 for about $1,850.
  • NTE has received one report of an incorrect wiring connection. No injuries have been reported.
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HD Hudson Recalls Battery-Powered Sprayers Due to Fire Hazard
Medium RiskCPSC

HD Hudson Recalls Battery-Powered Sprayers Due to Fire Hazard

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at Lowe's stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com from December 2019 through January 2021 for between $40 and $50.
  • The firm has received four reports of batteries overheating, including one report of a battery melting and catching fire resulting in less than $100 in property damage. No injuries have been reported.
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Briggs & Stratton Recalls YTL Log Splitters with Briggs & Stratton Engines Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)
Medium RiskCPSC

Briggs & Stratton Recalls YTL Log Splitters with Briggs & Stratton Engines Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at Atwood Distributing LP; Big Blue; D&B Supply Co.; Fleet Farm, L&M Supply Inc.; Lowe's stores; Menards; Murdoch's Ranch & Home Supply; Norby Distributing Company; North 40 Outfitters; Quincy Farm Supply Co.; Running Supply Inc.; Rural King; Theisen Supply Inc.; and Western Big Inc. stores nationwide from April 2019 through February 2021 for about $1,400.
  • The company is aware of two incidents, which resulted in broken wrists.
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One Million Greenworks and Powerworks Pressure Washer Spray Guns Recalled Due to Impact Injury Hazard; Distributed by Hongkong Sun Rise Trading
Medium RiskCPSC

One Million Greenworks and Powerworks Pressure Washer Spray Guns Recalled Due to Impact Injury Hazard; Distributed by Hongkong Sun Rise Trading

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at Lowe's Stores nationwide and online at Lowes.com, Amazon.com, and other online retailers from January 2017 through February 2021. The plastic gun accessory kit was sold for about $40 and the pressure washers were sold for between $100 and $180.
  • Hongkong Sun Rise has received 15 reports of the pressure washer spray gun connector breaking, allowing the hose and/or parts of the connector to become dislodged when under pressure during use. This resulted in 13 reports of injuries, including 7 of which required medical treatment for post-concussion, broken bones and/or injuries to the eyes and mouth.
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Briggs & Stratton Recalls YTL, Longli and TIYA Log Splitters with Briggs & Stratton® Engines Due to Injury Hazard
Medium RiskCPSC

Briggs & Stratton Recalls YTL, Longli and TIYA Log Splitters with Briggs & Stratton® Engines Due to Injury Hazard

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at Atwood; Big Blue; D&B Supply Co.; Fleet Farm; Home Depot Canada (Online); L&M Supply Inc.; Lowe's stores; Lowe's Canada (Online); Menards; Murdoch's Ranch & Home Supply; Norby; North 40 Outfitters; Quincy Farm Supply Co.; Running Supply Inc.; Rural King; Theisen Supply Inc.; and Western Big Inc. stores nationwide from March 2016 through February 2021 for about $1,400.
  • The company is aware of two incidents, which resulted in broken wrists.
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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.
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