Safety and Satisfaction
At Lowe's your safety and satisfaction are our first priorities. So we will post product recalls from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). For more information, you may also visit the CPSC Web site at www.cpsc.gov. As it relates to Lowe's, the information provided here is based on press releases that involve product sold through Lowe's stores or on Lowes.com. The information includes the products involved and the steps to take if you have one of the recalled items. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Also, the Web site www.recalls.gov links visitors to the home pages of government regulatory agencies responsible for product recalls. In addition to finding details about recalled products, visitors will gain additional safety information and may sign up for e-mail alerts on recalled products, as they become available.
Products Safety Advisories Issued by the CPSC
CPSC Warns of Carbon Monoxide Hazards When Using Portable Generators - 1/12/05.
Portable generators are useful when temporary or remote electric power is needed, but they also can be hazardous. The primary hazards to avoid when using a generator are carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning from the toxic engine exhaust, electric shock or electrocution, and fire. Never use a generator in enclosed or partially-enclosed spaces. Generators can produce high levels of CO very quickly. When you use a portable generator, remember that you cannot smell or see CO. Even if you can't smell exhaust fumes, you may still be exposed to CO. For more information, please click on the link: www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/portgen.html
CPSC Warns of "Hidden Hazard" to Young Children - Old Window Coverings Pose Strangulation Risk - 10/05.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the Window Covering Safety Council, and independent retailers have joined forces to urge consumers to repair or replace window coverings purchased before 2001.
Consumers possessing window coverings purchased before 2001 can obtain a free repair kit from the Window Covering Safety Council's Website at www.windowcoverings.org, or call (800) 504-4636. For more information, please click on the link: www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml06/06014.html
Products Recalled from Lowe's stores and Lowes.com
Irwin Recalls 10-Inch Circular Saw Blade 3-Pack Due to Laceration Hazard Posed by Defective Packaging
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Name of Product: Classic Series Circular Saw Blade 3-Pack
Units: About 55,260
Manufacturer: Irwin Industrial Tool Company, Huntersville, N.C.
Hazard: The saw blades can fall out of the bottom of the plastic packaging, posing a laceration hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: Irwin has received three reports of the saw blades falling out of the packaging. No injuries were reported.
Description: This recall involves Irwin Classic Series 10-inch Circular Saw Blade Limited Promotion 3-Packs. The blister packs contain one 10-inch trim and finish saw blade with 60 teeth (60T) and two 10-inch general purpose saw blades with 40 teeth (40T). The blades are stacked offset in the packs. The packaging is blue, orange and yellow and has the words "Irwin" and "Classic Series" on the front top left corner and "3 Circular Saw Blades" on the front lower left corner. Model number "ICSLD3PK" is located on the front top right corner.
Sold exclusively at: Lowe’s stores nationwide from approximately October 2011 through November 2011 for $40.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately contact the firm to receive a free storage container for the saw blades. Consumers should not disturb any saw blades that remain in the packaging but should store the saw blades in the packaging in a safe and secure location until the container arrives, then immediately transfer the saw blades to the container and discard the original packaging.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Irwin at (800) 464-7946 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET or visit the firm’s website at www.irwinrecall.com.
Husqvarna Recalls Grass and Hedge Trimmers Due to Fire Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Name of Product: Grass and Hedge Trimmers
Units: About 19,500 grass trimmers and 6,500 hedge trimmers
Importer: Husqvarna Professional Products Inc., of Charlotte, N.C.
Manufacturer: Husqvarna Machinery Manufacturing Co. Ltd., of Shanghai, China
Hazard: Fuel can leak from the rubber spacer holding the fuel lines in the fuel tank, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: Husqvarna has received seven reports of fuel leaking. No injuries have been reported.
Description: This recall involves the Husqvarna Grass Trimmer Model 122C with serial numbers that range from 2011 17 00001 to 2011 52 99999. "Husqvarna" and the model number are written on top of the tool. The serial number is located on a black plate on the bottom of the muffler side of the tool. The recalled Husqvarna Hedge Trimmers are Models 122HD60 and 122HD45 with serial numbers that range from 2011 17 00001 to 2011 52 99999. "Husqvarna" and the model number are written on top of the tool. The serial number is located on a black plate on the gear box, which is on the lower portion of the tool.
Sold at: Lowes, Sears and Husqvarna dealers and distributors nationwide for between $150 and $320 from May 2011 to January 2012.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and return them to the place of purchase for a free repair.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, please contact Husqvarna toll-free at (877) 257-6921 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, visit the firm’s website at www.husqvarna.com, or e-mail recalls@husqvarna.com.
Safety 1st Cabinet Locks Recalled Due to Lock Failure; Children Can Gain Unintended Access to Dangerous Items
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Name of Product: Push 'N Snap Cabinet Locks
Units: About 900,000
Importer: Dorel Juvenile Group (DJG) Inc., of Columbus, Ind.
Hazard: Young children can disengage the cabinet locks, allowing access to cabinet contents and posing the risk of injury, due to dangerous or unsafe items.
Incidents/Injuries: DJG has received 200 reports of locks that did not adequately secure the cabinet, including reports of damaged locks. Of the reported incidents, the firm is aware of 140 children between the ages of 9 months and 5 years who were able to disengage the locks and gain access to the cabinet’s contents. In three of the reported incidents, the children who gained access swallowed or handled dishwashing detergent, window cleaner or oven cleaner, and were treated, observed and released from emergency treatment centers.
Description: This recall involves Safety 1st Push ‘N Snap cabinet locks with model numbers 48391 and 48442. The model numbers are printed on the back of the product and on packaging. The locks are used to secure cabinets with two straps that wrap around the knobs or handles on a cabinet door. When the product is in the “lock” position, a green triangle is shown through a window on the device. The Safety 1st logo is embossed on the front of the lock. Locks manufactured between January 2004 and November 2010 are included in the recall. The date of manufacture is embossed on the back. The arrow on the date wheel points to the month and the numbers of either side of arrow represent the year of manufacture.
Sold at: Bed Bath & Beyond, and other retail stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com from January 2004 through February 2012 for between $2 and $4.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately remove the recalled locks from cabinets and contact DJG for a free replacement Push 'N Snap lock with model numbers HS158 or HS159. When removing the recalled locks, consumers are urged to immediately store dangerous items out of reach of children.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact DJG toll-free at (866) 762-3212 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s website at www.djgusa.com.
LED Night Lights Recalled by AmerTac Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Name of Product: LED Night Light
Units: About 227,000
Importer: American Tack & Hardware Co. Inc. (AmerTac), of Saddle River, N.J.
Hazard: An electrical short circuit in the night light can cause it to overheat and smolder or melt, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: AmerTac has received 25 reports of the night lights smoking, burning, melting and charring. No injuries have been reported.
Description: Three AmerTac night lights are being recalled. Each has a model name and two model numbers. The model name and a secondary model number appear only on the packaging. The basic model number appears on the back of the night light. The night lights are rectangular, about 2-3/16 inches high, 3-1/2 inches wide and 1-1/4 inches deep. The front housings for each are either white- or nickel-colored plastic with four horizontal vents and a round light sensor above the top vent. The backs of the night lights are gray plastic with the AmerTac™ logo, the basic model number, "SY" identification code and "ETL" molded into them. Only models bearing "SY" on the back are being recalled. The following night lights are being recalled:
| Model Name on Packaging | Model Number on Packaging | Model Number on Night Light | ||||||
| 71190 or 71190A | |||||||
Sold at: Hardware stores, home centers and lighting showrooms from March 2009 through October 2010 for about $6.
Manufactured in: China.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled night lights, remove them from the wall sockets and contact the firm for instructions on receiving a full refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact AmerTac at (800) 420-7511 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit AmerTac's website at www.recall-center.com or www.amertac.com.
Gas Cylinders Recalled by Worthington Cylinders Wisconsin Due to Fire Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Name of Product: Map Pro, Propylene and MAPP Gas Cylinders
Units: 29,026,000 units in the U.S.; 1,371,100 units in Canada
Manufacturer: Worthington Cylinders Wisconsin, LLC, of Chilton, Wis.
Hazard: The seal on the cylinders can leak after torches or other fuel consuming equipment are disconnected from them, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The cylinders contain propylene gas and are used for soldering, brazing, cutting and welding. They contain 14.1 oz Map-Pro, 14.1 oz Propylene or 16 oz MAPP (Methyl Acetylene Propadiene Stabilized). The cylinders are approximately 3" in diameter and 11" tall and are either yellow or black in color. They were sold alone and in kits that include a torch and a cylinder. The cylinders and torch kits have a variety of labels, including:
| ACE | Mastercraft® and TURNER® |
| ASCO | Master Mechanic® |
| BENCHMARK® | MAPP |
| BERNZOMATIC® | NAPA BERNZOMATIC® |
| CRAFTSMAN® | PREST-O-LITE® |
| EMC | RONA |
| EXPRESS | ROTHENBERGER |
| Firepower® | SUPER-EGO |
| GENTEC® | SureFire™ |
| HOTERY | TurboTorch® |
| Jones Stephens Corp | UNIWELD® |
| LENOX® | WORTHINGTON MAPP® GAS |
| Mag-Torch® | WORTHINGTON MAP/Pro™ |
| MAGNA | WORTHINGTON PROPYLENE |
Sold at: Various plumbing/HVAC distributors, Home Depot, Lowes and Ace Hardware Stores nationwide and in Canada from October 2004 through January 2012 for about $7 to 13 for cylinders and $45 to 75 for the torch kits.
Manufactured in: United States
Unused cylinders: If the cylinder has never been connected to a torch or other device, do not use cylinder. Return cylinder to store where it was purchased for exchange or full refund.
Partially-used cylinder currently connected to torch or other device: Do not disconnect torch or other device. Take outdoors and ignite the torch and burn off entire contents* of the cylinder. Disconnect the torch from empty cylinder and dispose of empty cylinder per cylinder label instructions or return it to store where it was purchased for exchange or a full refund.
Partially-used cylinder NOT connected to a torch or other device: Take cylinder outdoors. Leak test top of the cylinder with soapy water. If bubbles develop, attach the torch. Ignite the torch and burn off entire contents* of the cylinder. Remove the torch from empty cylinder and dispose of empty cylinder per cylinder label instructions or return it to the store where it was purchased for exchange or a full refund. If no bubbles develop, do not use cylinder. Return it to the store where it was purchased for exchange or a full refund.
*NEVER LEAVE LIT TORCH AND CYLINDER UNATTENDED. USE TORCH ONLY IN A WELL-VENTILATED AREA.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact Worthington Cylinders Wisconsin toll free at (866) 511-8967 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email the manufacturer at MapCylinderRecall@WorthingtonIndustries.com or go to www.MAPCylinderRecall.com
Note: Health Canada's press release is available at http://cpsr-rspc.hc-sc.gc.ca/PR-RP/recall-retrait-eng.jsp?re_id=1536
Tassimo Single-Cup Coffee Makers Recalled by BSH Home Appliances Due to Burn Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Name of Product: Tassimo Single-Cup Brewers
Units: About 835,000 in the United States and an additional 900,000 in Canada
Manufacturer: BSH Home Appliances Corp., of Irvine, Calif.
Hazard: The plastic disc, or T Disc, that holds the coffee or tea can burst and spray hot liquid and coffee grounds or tea leaves onto consumers using the brewer and onto bystanders, posing a burn hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: There have been 140 reports of incidents with the brewers spraying hot liquid, coffee grounds or tea leaves onto consumers, including 37 reports of second-degree burn injuries. One incident involved a 10-year-old girl from Minnesota who received second-degree burns to her face and neck and had to be hospitalized.
Description: This recall involves Tassimo brewers with the Bosch brand name and Tassimo Professional brewers. The brewers use plastic T Discs that are filled with coffee or tea to brew hot drinks. "BOSCH" and "TASSIMO" are printed on the front of the brewers. "TASSIMO PROFESSIONAL" is printed on the front of the professional model. The Bosch-brand brewers were sold in black, white, anthracite, gray, silver, red, titanium and white/gray colors. The Tassimo Professional brewers were only sold in black. The following model numbers and date codes are included in this recall. The model number and date code are located on the bottom of the brewer. No other Tassimo brewer is included in this recall.
| Brand | Model Numbers That Begin With: | Date Codes Beginning with FD and Within the Range of: |
| Bosch® | TAS100 | FD 8806 through 9109 |
| TAS200 | ||
| TAS451 | ||
| TAS46 | ||
| TAS651 | ||
| Tassimo Professional | TAS6512CUL | FD 8905 through 9109 |
Sold at: Department, mass merchandise and home improvement stores nationwide and on various websites, including www.tassimodirect.com, from June 2008 through February 2012 for between $100 and $250. The Tassimo Professional model was sold directly to hotels and food service providers and they are being contacted directly.
Manufactured in: Slovenia and China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Tassimo brewers and contact the firm to order a free replacement T Disc holder for the brewing mechanism.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, visit www.tassimodirect.com/safetyrecall to order a free replacement T Disc holder or contact the firm toll-free at (866) 918-8763 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. ET Saturday.
For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12106.html
Note: Health Canada's press release is available at http://cpsr-rspc.hc-sc.gc.ca/PR-RP/recall-retrait-eng.jsp?re_id=1529
John Deere Recalls Lawn Tractors; Brake Failure Can Cause Loss of Control
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Name of Product: D100 Lawn Tractors
Units: About 5,200
Manufacturer: Deere & Company of Moline, Ill.
Hazard: Hardware used to hold the brake assembly to the transmission housing can break. This can cause the brakes to fail, posing an injury hazard due to loss of control.
Incidents/Injuries: None
Description: The recalled lawn tractors are green with yellow seats and mower decks. Model D100 tractors are included in this recall. The model number is located on both sides of the tractor's hood. Tractors with the serial numbers below are included in this recall. Serial numbers are located under the right rear fender.
- 1GXD100A…BB051247 thru 1GXD100A…BB053312
- 1GXD100E…BB114388 thru 1GXD100E…BB139599
Sold at: John Deere dealers, Lowe's, and Home Depot stores nationwide, except California, from October 2010 through September 2011 for about $1,500.
Manufactured in: United States
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lawn tractors and contact the company for a free hardware inspection and repair.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Deere & Company at (800) 537-8233 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and between 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET Saturday or visit the firm's website at www.johndeere.com.
John Deere Recalls Lawn Tractors Due to Laceration Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Name of Product: Lawn Tractors
Units: About 15,500
Manufacturer: Deere & Company of Moline, Ill.
Hazard: Hardware used to hold the mower blade brake assemblies on the mower decks can break. This can cause the mower blades to spin longer than normal after the operator turns off the power, posing a laceration hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: None
Description: The recalled lawn tractors are green, with yellow seats and mower decks. Model numbers D100, D110, D120, and D130, all with a 42-inch Edge™ Cutting System mower deck, are included in this recall. The model number is located on both sides of the tractor's hood. Lawn tractors with the serial numbers listed below are included in the recall. The serial number is located under the right rear fender.
| Model | Serial Numbers |
| D100 | 1GXD100A…BB050246 thru 1GXD100A…BB051508 1GXD100E…BB104567 thru 1GXD100E…BB114387 |
| D110 | 1GXD110A…BB051350 thru 1GXD110A…BB054905 1GXD110C…BB010187 thru 1GXD110C…BB010413 1GXD110E…AB106157 thru 1GXD110E…AB106342 1GXD110E…BB106358 thru 1GXD110E…BB115481 |
| D120 | 1GXD120A…BB101040 thru 1GXD120A…BB101642 1GXD120C…BB010026 thru 1GXD120C…BB010035 1GXD120E…BB101959 thru 1GXD120E…BB102750 |
| D130 | 1GXD130A…BB050470 thru 1GXD130A…BB052004 |
Sold at: John Deere dealers, Lowe's, and Home Depot stores nationwide from December 2010 through September 2011 for between $1,500 and $2,000.
Manufactured in: United States.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lawn tractors and contact the company for a free hardware inspection and repair.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Deere & Company at (800) 537-8233 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and between 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET Saturday or visit the firm's website at www.johndeere.com.
Nine Manufacturers, Distributors Announce Consumer Recall of Pourable Gel Fuel Due to Burn and Flash Fire Hazards
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in cooperation with nine manufacturers and distributors, is announcing a voluntary recall of all pourable gel fuels made or sold by these companies. Due to the serious risks of flash fire and burns when consumers add pourable gel to an already burning fire pot, consumers should immediately stop using the pourable gel fuel.
The recall involves an estimated 2 million units of various pourable gel fuels packaged in one-quart plastic bottles and one-gallon plastic jugs and sold in scented and non-scented formulations, which were sold since 2008 for between $5 and $20 by the companies listed below.
Consumers can contact these firms to obtain instructions for a refund of the product and for returning unused bottles and jugs:
- Bird Brain Inc., of Ypsilanti, Mich.
- Bond Manufacturing of Antioch, Calif.
- Sunjel Company (2 Burn Inc.) of Milwaukee
- Fuel Barons Inc. of Lake Tahoe, Nev.
- Lamplight Farms Inc of Menomonee Falls, Wis
- Luminosities Inc (Windflame) of St. Paul, Minn.
- Pacific Décor Ltd. of Woodinwille, Wash.
- Real Flame of Racine, Wis.
- Smart Solar Inc. of Oldsmar, Fla.
The pourable gel fuel can ignite unexpectedly and splatter onto people and objects nearby when it is poured into a firepot that is still burning. CPSC is aware of 65 incidents resulting in two deaths and 34 victims who were hospitalized with second and third degree burns of the face, chest, hands, arms or legs.
Of the 65 incidents, 28 of them, including 37 burn injuries and two fatalities, occurred with fuel gel products made by Napa Home & Garden, which conducted a recall of its products in June 2011, in cooperation with CPSC. Also in June, CPSC issued a press statement alerting consumers to the hazards of pourable gel fuels. All pourable gel fuel, regardless of manufacturer, poses flash fire hazards.
Consumers should not attempt to use or fix pourable gel fuel bottles with homemade remedies, or replace the fuel with other flammable materials.
Retailers should stop sale of existing inventory and immediately remove all stock of pourable gel fuel from shelves. Some firms are working on a design for caps that may prevent flash fire hazards.
For more information, please click on the following link:
Changzhou Globe Tool Group Recalls Electric Log Splitters Due to Laceration or Amputation Hazard; Firm to Provide Additional On-Product Warnings; Sold Exclusively at Lowe's Stores
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firms named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Name of Product: Task Force 5-ton electric log splitters
Units: About 20,000
Manufacturer: Changzhou Globe Tool Group Co. Ltd., of China
Importer: L G Sourcing, Inc. of North Wilkesboro, NC
Hazard: The electric log splitters have a hydraulic arm that, during use, slides under the handle used to move the machine. The moving hydraulic arm poses a laceration or amputation injury hazard to individuals who place their hands on that handle while the splitter is in operation.
Incidents/Injuries: There have been two reports of injuries including a fingertip amputation of an 18-year-old man and one finger laceration injury of a 60-year-old man. Both individuals were injured after placing their hands on the handle while the splitter was in operation.
Description: The log splitters are silver and black, electric 5-ton models. The log splitter brand name, model and item number below is included in this recall.
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The item number and model number is printed on the power switch label at the rear of the log splitter. "Task Force" is printed on the side rail of the log splitters.
Sold Exclusively at: Lowe's stores nationwide from January 2008 through March 2011 for about $300.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled log splitters and contact Changzhou Globe Tool Group Co. Ltd. to receive a free set of warning labels including placement instructions.
Consumer Contact: For additional information contact Changzhou Globe Tool Group Co. Ltd. toll-free at (866) 456-8934 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday or send an e-mail to logsplitter@sunrisetools.ca
For more information, please click on the following link:
Kohler Recalls Engines Sold with Husqvarna, Cub Cadet, and Troy-Bilt Riding Lawn Tractors; Laceration Hazard Posed
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product.
Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Name of Product: Kohler Courage Engines
Units: About 10,000
Manufacturer: Kohler Co., of Kohler, Wis.
Hazard: A wire connector on the engine can become disconnected causing the operator's seat switch to fail. When this happens, the blades will not shut down, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: This recall involves Kohler Courage twin-cylinder engines sold with three brands of lawn tractors: Husqvarna, Cub Cadet, and Troy-Bilt. The vertical-shaft gasoline engines range in horsepower from 20 to 25. Engines included in this recall have serial numbers with the first five digits beginning with 41028 through 41056. Serial numbers can be found on the black engine cover.
Sold at: Lowe's, Tractor Supply Company stores, and by authorized Cub Cadet dealers nationwide from February 2011 through April 2011 for between $1,500 and $5,700.
Manufactured in: USA
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the lawn tractors and contact an authorized Kohler dealer or the retail location where the tractor was purchased for a free inspection and repair.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Kohler Co. at (800) 451-2294 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.kohlerengines.com
For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml11/11215.html
Lasko Recalls Box Fans Due To Fire Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product.
Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Name of Product: Box fans
Units: About 4.8 million units
Manufacturer: Lasko Products Inc., of West Chester, Pa.
Hazard: An electrical failure in the fan's motor poses a fire hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: Lasko has received seven reports of fires associated with motor failures, including two house fires and one barn fire, resulting in extensive property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Description: This recall involves Lasko box fans with model numbers 3720, 3723, and 3733 and Galaxy box fans with model number 4733 that have date "2002-03" or "2003-04" stamped on the bottom of the metal frame. "Lasko" or "Galaxy" is printed on the front of the fan. The model number is either stamped or printed on the bottom of the fans.
Sold at: Mass merchandisers nationwide from July 2002 through December 2005 for between $12 and $25.
Manufactured in: United States
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fans and contact Lasko to receive a free fused plug safety adapter.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Lasko toll free at (877) 445-1314 anytime or visit the firm's website at www.laskoproducts.com
For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml11/11183.html
Sunjoy Industries Recalls Outdoor Wood Burning Fireplaces Sold Exclusively at Lowe's Stores Due to Fire Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Name of Product: Freestanding Steel Outdoor Fireplaces
Units: About 20,000 in the United States and 400 in Canada
Manufacturer: Sunjoy Industries Group Limited, of Steubenville, Ohio
Incidents/Injuries: Sunjoy has received 14 reports of the chimney's decorative powder coat finish catching fire, resulting in one report of melted siding. No injuries have been reported.
Description: This recall involves "Garden Treasures Living" steel outdoor fireplaces with a bronze finish chimney and slate colored accents. The wood burning fireplace is approximately 24 inches deep by 35 inches wide and 57 inches tall, has two glass doors and a tile back inside. Item number 0027705 and model number L-OF082PST-3 are printed on the front page of the product's instruction manual. No other "Garden Treasures Living" brand outdoor fireplaces are included in this recall.
Sold at: Lowe's retail stores nationwide from March 2010 through November 2010 for about $300.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the fireplace and contact Sunjoy to obtain a free replacement chimney and chimney cap.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Sunjoy toll-free at (877) 343-5651 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at http://www.sunjoydirect.com/fireplacerecall.htm. Consumers can also email the firm at fireplacerecall@sunjoydirect.com.
Note: Health Canada's press release is available at http://cpsr-rspc.hc-sc.gc.ca/PR-RP/recall-retrait-eng.jsp?re_id=1289. For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml11/11157.html.
Two Strangulation Deaths Prompt Summer Infant to Recall Video Baby Monitors with Cords; Firm to Provide New On-Product Label & Instructions
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in cooperation with Summer Infant Inc., of Woonsocket, R.I., is announcing the voluntary recall to provide new on product label and instructions for about 1.7 million video baby monitors with electrical cords. The cords can present a strangulation hazard to infants and toddlers if placed too close to a crib. Because of this serious strangulation risk, parents and caregivers should never place these and other corded cameras within three feet of a crib.
Over the past year CPSC and the firm have received reports of two strangulation deaths of infants with the electrical cords of Summer Infant video baby monitors. In March 2010 a 10-month old girl from Washington, D.C. strangled in her crib in the electrical cord of a Summer Infant video monitor. The monitor camera had been placed on top of the crib rail.
In November 2010 CPSC received a report of a six-month old boy from Conway, S.C., who strangled in the electrical cord of a baby monitor placed on the changing table attached to the crib. In January 2011 CPSC learned the product involved was a Summer Infant video baby monitor.
CPSC and the firm are also aware of a near strangulation incident in which a 20-month old boy from Pittsburg, Pa. was found in his crib with the camera cord wrapped around his neck. The Summer Infant monitor camera was mounted on the wall, but the child was still able to reach the cord. He was freed from the cord without serious injury.
Summer Infant has initiated a campaign to provide new on-product labels for electric cords and instructions to consumers with the recalled video monitors distributed between January 2003 and February 2011. The baby monitors were sold at major retailers, mass merchandisers, and juvenile products stores nationwide for between $60 and $300. They were sold in more than 40 different models, including handheld, digital, and color video monitors. All video monitors include both the camera (placed in the baby's room) and the hand held device (some models have two hand-held devices) that enable the caregiver to see and/or hear the baby from a specific distance. The brand "Summer" is found on the product
The product was manufactured in China.
CPSC and Summer Infant urge parents to immediately check the location of the video monitors, including cameras mounted on the wall, and all electric cords to make sure the cords are out of arm's reach of their child. Consumers should contact Summer Infant toll-free at (800) 426-8627 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.summerinfant.com/Home/Product-Recall.aspx to receive a new permanent electric cord warning label about the strangulation risk and revised instructions about how to safely mount camera and keep cords out of child's reach.
In October 2010 CPSC issued a safety alert warning consumers that there had been six reports of strangulation in baby monitor cords since 2004. Since that alert the number of death reports has risen to seven. CPSC has revised the safety alert Infants Can Strangle in Baby Monitor Cords.
Watch a video clip about the hazard of baby monitor cords (transcript) (in "streaming video" format)
For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml11/11127.html
Hoover Recalls WindTunnel Canister Vacuums Due to Fire and Shock Hazards
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Name of Product:Hoover® WindTunnel Canister Vacuums
Units:About 142,000
Hazard:The power cord between the power nozzle and the wand connector can short-circuit posing fire and shock hazards to consumers. This condition can occur even if the vacuum has been turned off but left plugged in.
Incidents/Injuries:Hoover has received 69 reports of overheating or electrical malfunction, including one report of fire and smoke damage, and two reports of carpet damage. There has been one report of a minor injury.
Description:This recall involves the Hoover WindTunnel Bagless Canister Vacuum model S3755. The vacuum is silver and black in color, and comes with a power nozzle. The model number can be found on a label on the bottom of the canister.
Sold at:Mass merchandisers, department stores and independent vacuum retailers nationwide and online from March 2003 to December 2008 for between $250 and $280.
Manufactured in:China
Remedy:Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vacuum cleaners and contact Hoover for a free repair.
Consumer Contact:For additional information, contact Hoover toll-free at (888) 564-2066 between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.hoover.com/windtunnelcanisterrecall
For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml11/11124.html
Robert Bosch Tool Corp. Recalls Bosch Hammer Drills Due to Electrical Shock Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Name of Product: Bosch hammer drills
Units: About 20,000 units
Importer: Robert Bosch Tool Corporation, of Mt. Prospect, Illinois
Hazard: The models have a grounding system and trigger switch that could cause ground wire abrasion and/or ground connector failure posing a shock hazard. In addition, the switch trigger could become stuck in the "on" position posing an injury hazard to the user.
Incidents: None
Description: Bosch 1/2 inch 2-Speed Hammer Drill with model number HD19-2, HD19-2D, HD19-2L and 1/2 inch 2-Speed Hammer Drills with model number HD 21-2 are included in this recall. "BOSCH" is printed in red lettering on the side of the drills.
Sold at: Home improvement, hardware and major retailers nationwide and various distributors from September 2009 through August 2010 for between about $140 and $220.
Manufactured in: Switzerland
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the hammer drill and return hammer drill to Robert Bosch Tool Corporation for repair.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Bosch toll-free at (866) 244-2110 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.Boschtools.com
For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml11/11051.html
DeVilbiss Recalls Air Compressors Due to Fire Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Name of Product: Air compressors
Units: About 460,000
Manufacturer: DeVilbiss Air Power Company of Jackson, Tenn.
Hazard: The air compressor motor can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: DeVilbiss received nine reports of motors overheating, including three reports of fire damage to surrounding property. No injuries have been reported.
Description: The recalled compressors were sold under the Craftsman, Delta Shopmaster, DeVilbiss, Husky and Porter-Cable brand names. The model number and manufacture date on each unit is located on the unit name plate on the tank. The model numbers, brands, tank size, orientation and color are shown below:
| Brand | Model Number | Tank | Tank Color | Manufacture Date Range |
| Craftsman | 919-16644 | 15 gal. vertical | Red | 5/2004 - 3/2005 |
| Craftsman | 919-16724 | 15 gal. horizontal | Red | 9/2000 - 3/2003 |
| Craftsman | 919-16724-1 | 15 gal. horizontal | Red | 9/2002 - 12/2003 |
| Craftsman | 919-16724-2 | 15 gal. horizontal | Red | 7/2003 - 5/2005 |
| Craftsman | 919-16724-3 | 15 gal. horizontal | Red | 5/2004 - 1/2005 |
| Craftsman | 919-16725 | 15 gal. horizontal | Red | 12/2002 - 12/2003 |
| Craftsman | 919-16725-1 | 15 gal. horizontal | Red | 7/2003 - 8/2004 |
| Porter-Cable | C2000-WK | 6 gal. pancake | Red | 1/2004 - 5/2004 |
| Porter-Cable | C3001 | 4 gal. stacked | Red | 1/2004 - 7/2004 |
| Delta Shopmaster | CP503 | 12 gal. horizontal | Gray | 6/2002 - 3/2003 |
| Delta Shopmaster | CP503-1 | 12 gal. horizontal | Gray | 5/2003 - 3/2004 |
| DeVilbiss Impact Series | HFAC 3030 | 3 gal. horizontal | Blue | 1/2003 - 7/2004 |
| Husky | Y6010-WK | 25 gal. vertical | Red | 2/2003 - 9/2003 |
| Husky | Y6010-WK-1 | 25 gal. vertical | Red | 7/2003 - 9/2003 |
| Husky | Y6020-WK | 25 gal. vertical | Red | 5/2003 - 3/2004 |
Sold at: DeVilbiss, Porter-Cable, Husky, and Delta Shopmaster brand compressors were sold at home centers nationwide from January 2003 through December 2004 for between $199 and $299. Craftsman-brand compressors were sold at Sears stores nationwide from September 2000 through December 2005 for between $199 and $229.
Manufactured in: United States
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using and unplug the recalled compressors and call DeVilbiss or Sears for a free inspection and repair.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, consumers with DeVilbiss, Porter-Cable, Husky and Delta compressors should contact DeVilbiss toll-free at (866) 220-5627 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.porter-cable.com or www.devap.com (pdf). Consumers with Craftsman-brand compressors should call Sears toll-free at (888) 279-8013, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. CT and Saturday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT, or visit their website at www.sears.com
For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml11/11117.html?tab=recalls
Lowe's Stores Recall to Repair Roman Shades and Roll-Up Blinds; Two Near Strangulations Involved Young Children
Lowe's has added its name to the retailers joining the voluntary recall announced in December 2009 of all Roman shades and roll-up blinds.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Name of Product: Roman shades and roll-up blinds
Units: About 6 million Roman shades and about 5 million roll-up blinds
Retailer: Lowe's Home Centers, Inc., of Wilkesboro, N. C. and Lowe's HIW, Inc., of Tukwila, Wash. (Lowe's Stores)
Hazard:
Roman Shades: Strangulations can occur when a child places his/her neck between the exposed inner cord and the fabric on the backside of the blind or when a child pulls the cord out and wraps it around his/her neck.
Roll-Up Blinds: Strangulations can occur if the lifting loop slides off the side of the blind and a child's neck becomes entangled on the free-standing loop or if a child places his/her neck between the lifting loop and the roll-up blind material.
Incidents/Injuries: CPSC is aware of two incidents of children that became entangled in the exposed cord found on the backside of Roman shades while looking out of windows. In November 2009, a 2-year-old boy from Arvada, Colorado was found with the inner cord wrapped around his arm and neck. In July 2010, a 4-year-old boy from Lexington, South Carolina suffered a rope burn to his neck after becoming entangled in the cord of a Roman shade. No incidents have been reported related to roll-up blinds.
Description: This recall involves all styles and sizes of Roman shades and roll-up blinds sold by Lowe's. Roman shades with repair kits and roll-up blinds with release clips right below the head rail on the backside of the blind are not included in this recall (see pictures below).
Sold at: Lowe's stores, other retail stores and at www.lowes.com since at least 1999 through June 2010 (Roman shades) and between at least 1999 and January 2005 (roll-up blinds) for between $10 and $1,800.
Manufactured in: China, United States, Mexico and Taiwan
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled Roman shades and roll-up blinds immediately and contact the Window Covering Safety Council (WCSC) for free repair kits at (800) 506-4636 anytime or visit www.windowcoverings.org.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Lowe's at (800) 445-6937 anytime.
ROLL-UP BLINDS
Hazard

Roll-up blind with release clips
NOT INCLUDED IN THIS RECALL
Roll-up blind without release clips
INCLUDED IN THIS RECALL
Roll-up blind without release clips
INCLUDED IN THIS RECALL
Roll-up blind with release clips
NOT INCLUDED IN THIS RECALL
ROMAN SHADES
Hazard

Roman shades with repair kits
NOT INCLUDED IN THIS RECALL
Note: Examine all shades and blinds in your home. Make sure there are no accessible cords on the front, side, or back of the product. CPSC recommends the use of cordless window coverings in all homes where children live or visit.
CPSC is still interested in receiving incident or injury reports that are either directly related to this product recall or involve a different hazard with the same product. Please tell us about it by visiting https://www.cpsc.gov/cgibin/incident.aspx
For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml11/11054.html
Robert Bosch Tool Corp. Recalls Bosch Hammer Drills Due to Electrical Shock Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Name of Product: Bosch hammer drills
Units: About 20,000 units
Importer: Robert Bosch Tool Corporation, of Mt. Prospect, Illinois
Hazard: The models have a grounding system and trigger switch that could cause ground wire abrasion and/or ground connector failure posing a shock hazard. In addition, the switch trigger could become stuck in the "on" position posing an injury hazard to the user.
Incidents: None
Description: Bosch 1/2 inch 2-Speed Hammer Drill with model number HD19-2, HD19-2D, HD19-2L and 1/2 inch 2-Speed Hammer Drills with model number HD 21-2 are included in this recall. "BOSCH" is printed in red lettering on the side of the drills.
Sold at: Home improvement, hardware and major retailers nationwide and various distributors from September 2009 through August 2010 for between about $140 and $220.
Manufactured in: Switzerland
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the hammer drill and return hammer drill to Robert Bosch Tool Corporation for repair.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Bosch toll-free at (866) 244-2110 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.Boschtools.com
For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml11/11051.html
Frigidaire and Electrolux ICON Electric Smoothtop Cooktops and Slide-In Ranges Recalled Due to Fire Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Name of Product: Frigidaire and Electrolux ICON Smoothtop Electric Cooktops and Frigidaire Slide-in Ranges with rotary knobs and digital displays
Units: About 122,000
Importer: Electrolux Home Products Inc., of Charlotte, N.C.
Hazard: Liquids can pool under the control knob and cause the surface heating element to turn on unexpectedly, heat to temperatures other than expected and then not turn off, posing a risk of fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: Electrolux has received 70 reports of incidents, including three reports of fires that resulted in property damage. Three minor burn injuries were reported.
Description: This recall involves Frigidaire and Electrolux ICON smoothtop electric cooktops and Frigidaire slide-in ranges with rotary knobs and digital displays. Model and serial numbers for the slide-in ranges can be found inside the oven door on the left side of the unit or on the underside surface on cooktop models. The following model and serial numbers are included in this recall:
Frigidaire Serial Number Range and Models | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Serial Number Range: NF501XXXXX through NF952XXXXX | ||||
Model Numbers | GLEC30S9EB | GLEC36S9ES | GLES389FQ | PLEC30S9EC |
GLEC36S9EB | GLES389EB | GLES389FS | PLEC36S9EC | |
GLEC30S9EQ | GLES389EQ | LEEC30S9FE | PLES389EC | |
GLEC36S9EQ | GLES389ES | LEEC36S9FE | PLES399EC | |
GLEC30S9ES | GLES389FB | LES389FE | ||
Electrolux ICON Serial Number Range and Models | ||
|---|---|---|
Serial Number Range: NF501XXXXX through NF045XXXXX | ||
Model Numbers | E30EC65ESS | E36EC65ESS |
Sold at: Mass merchandise and independent retail stores from January 2005 through August 2010 for between $500 and $2,500.
Manufactured in: Canada
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using and unplug the recalled ranges or power off cooktops at the circuit breaker. Contact Electrolux for information on how to obtain a free repair kit.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Electrolux at (888) 281-5310 between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday or visit the firm's website at www.smoothtoprangerecall.com (Frigidaire) or www.cooktoprecall.com (Electrolux).
For more information, please click on the following link:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml11/11016.html
GE Recalls Dishwashers Due to Fire Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Name of Product: GE Profile™ and GE Monogram® Dishwashers
Units: About 174,000
Importer: GE Appliances & Lighting, of Louisville, Ky.
Hazard: Water condensation can drip onto the electronic control board, causing a short circuit and resulting in an overheated connector. This poses a fire hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: GE has received five reports of fires, four of which caused minor damage to the kitchen countertops where the dishwashers were installed and one caused minor damage to adjacent cabinets and smoke damage to the home. No injuries have been reported.
Description: This recall involves the GE Profile dishwashers manufactured between July 2003 and December 2005 and GE Monogram dishwashers manufactured between January 2004 and December 2006. They were sold in white, black, bisque, stainless steel and with custom panels. The recalled model and serial numbers listed below are located on the inside on the front left side of the dishwasher tubs.
Brand | Model Number Begins With: | Serial Number Begins With: |
|---|---|---|
GE Profile | ||
PDW9200J, PDW9280J | MF, RF, SF, TF, VF, ZF, AG, DG, FG, GG, HG, LG, MG, RG, SG, TG, VG, ZG, AH, DH, FH, GH, HH, LH, MH, RH, SH, TH, VH, ZH | |
PDW9800J, PDW9880J | MF, RF, SF, TF, VF, ZF, AG, DG, FG, GG, HG, LG, MG, RG, SG, TG, VG, ZG, AH, DH, FH, GH, HH, LH, MH, RH | |
PDW9700J | MF, RF, SF, TF, VF, ZF, AG, DG, FG, GG, HG, LG, MG, RG, SG, TG, VG, ZG, AH, DH, FH, GH, HH, LH, MH, RH, SH, TH | |
GE Monogram | ||
ZBD6800K00, ZBD6800K01, ZBD6800K03, ZBD6800K10 | AG, DG, FG, GG, HG, LG, MG, RG, SG, TG, VG, ZG, AH, DH, FH, GH, HH, LH, MH, RH, SH, TH, VH, ZH, AL, DL, FL, GL, HL, LL, ML, RL | |
ZBD6880K00, ZBD6880K01, ZBD6880K03, ZBD6880K10 | AG, DG, FG, GG, HG, LG, MG, RG, SG, TG, VG, ZG, AH, DH, FH, GH, HH, LH, MH, RH, SH, TH, VH, ZH, AL, DL, FL, GL, HL, LL, ML, RL, SL, TL, VL, ZL | |
ZBD6890K00, ZBD6890K01, ZBD6890K03, ZBD6890K10 | DG, FG, GG, HG, LG, MG, RG, SG, TG, VG, ZG, AH, DH, FH, GH, HH, LH, MH, RH, SH, TH, VH, ZH, AL, DL, FL, GL, HL, LL, ML, RL, SL | |
ZBD0700K00, ZBD0700K01, ZBD0700K03, ZBD0700K10 | VG, ZG, AH, DH, FH, GH, HH, LH, MH, RH, SH, TH, VH, ZH, AL, DL, FL, GL, HL, LL, ML, RL, SL | |
ZBD0710K00, ZBD0710K01, ZBD0710K03, ZBD0710K10 | RG, SG, TG, VG, ZG, AH, DH, FH, GH, HH, LH, MH, RH, SH, TH, VH, ZH, AL, DL, FL, GL, HL, LL, ML, RL, SL, TL, VL |
Sold at: Retail stores nationwide, appliance dealers and authorized builder distributors from July 2003 through December 2006 for between $750 and $1,400.
Manufactured in: United States
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dishwashers, disconnect the electric supply by shutting off the fuse or circuit breaker controlling it and inform all users of the dishwasher about the risk of fire. Contact GE for a free in-home repair or to receive a GE rebate of $200 for the purchase of a new GE Profile dishwasher and a GE rebate of $400 for purchase of a new GE Monogram dishwasher.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact GE toll-free at (877) 275-6840 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the company's website at www.geappliances.com/recall
For more information, please click on the following link:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml11/11022.html
Siemens Recalls Circuit Breakers Due to Fire Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Name of Product: Siemens and Murray Circuit Breakers, Load Centers and Meter Combos
Units: About 2.2 million
Importer: Siemens Industry Inc., of Alpharetta, Ga.
Hazard: The recalled circuit breakers have a spring clip that can break during normal use, leading to a loss of force to maintain a proper electrical connection in the panelboard. This can lead to excessive temperature, arcing or thermal damage at the connection point, and damage to the panelboard's electrical insulation and can result in a fire, property damage, or personal injury.
Incidents/Injuries: Siemens has received one report of a circuit breaker spring clip that broke during installation. No injuries have been reported.
Description: This recall involves Siemens and Murray 15 through 50 AMP single and double pole circuit breakers, load centers (circuit breakers that come with an electrical panel), and meter combos (contain a load center and a meter socket). "Siemens" or "Murray," date codes 0610 or 0710 and the catalog number are printed on a label on the side of the circuit breakers. Date codes between June 2010 through August 2010 are stamped on the inside of the metal box of the load centers and meter combos. The catalog number for the load centers and meter combos is printed on a label inside the metal box door and on the packaging.
Product | Date Codes | Catalog Numbers |
Circuit | 0610, 0710 | Q115, Q120, Q130, Q215, Q230, Q250, MP115, MP115U, MP120, |
Load Centers | Jun 23 2010 - Aug 25 | G2020B1100CP, G3030B1100CP, G4040B1200CUSGP, LC4040B1200P, |
Meter Combo | Jun 23 2010 - Aug 25 | JA2040B1200SP |
Sold at: The Home Depot, Lowes, other hardware and building supply stores and numerous electrical distributors nationwide from June 2010 through August 2010 for between $2.50 to $235.
Manufactured in: Mexico
Remedy: Consumers should immediately contact Siemens for a free inspection by an electrician and a free replacement product.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Siemens at (800) 756-6996 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.usa.siemens.com
For more information, please click on the following link:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10354.html
Black & Decker Recalls Random Orbit Sanders Due to Laceration Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Name of Product: Black & Decker Random Orbit Sanders
Units: About 192,000
Manufacturer: Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc., of Towson, Md.
Hazard: The black plastic disc (called the platen) that holds the sandpaper can fly off or break apart during use and the disc, or pieces of the disc, can hit the user or those nearby, posing a laceration hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: Black & Decker has received 73 reports of incidents involving the sander's black plastic disc (platen) breaking or falling apart, including 15 reports of injuries from flying pieces, one of which involved a serious facial laceration.
Description: This recall involves Black & Decker random orbit sanders with model numbers RO400, RO400G, RO410, RO410K, RO410LW and FS3000ROS and date codes between 200701 and 200929. The sanders are orange and black. "Black & Decker" is printed on the sanders. The model number is printed on a label on the sander. The date code is stamped on the underside of the sander where the dust bag is inserted.
Sold at: Home center, hardware and discount stores and by authorized Black & Decker dealers nationwide from January 2007 through July 2009 for about $40.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled sanders and contact Black & Decker for a free replacement platen to hold the sandpaper.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Black & Decker toll-free at (866) 220-1767 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.blackanddecker.com
For more information, please click on the following link:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10339.html
Maytag Recalls Dishwashers Due to Fire Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Name of Product: Dishwashers
Units: About 1.7 million in the United States
Manufacturer: Maytag Corp. of Newton, Iowa or Maytag Corp. of Benton Harbor, Mich.
Hazard: An electrical failure in the dishwasher's heating element can pose a serious fire hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: Maytag has received 12 reports of dishwasher heating element failures that resulted in fires and dishwasher damage, including one report of extensive kitchen damage from a fire. No injuries have been reported.
Description: The recall includes Maytag®, Amana®, Jenn-Air®, Admiral®, Magic Chef®, Performa by Maytag® and Crosley® brand dishwashers with plastic tubs and certain serial numbers. The affected dishwashers were manufactured with black, bisque, white, silver and stainless steel front panels. The brand name is printed on the front of the dishwasher. The model and serial numbers are printed on a label located inside the plastic tub on a tag near the left side of the door opening. Serial numbers will start or end with one of the following sequences.
SERIAL number STARTING with | OR | SERIAL number ENDING with |
NW39, NW40, NW41, NW42,NW43, NW44, NW45, NW46, NW47, NW48, NW49, NW50, NW51, NW52, NY01, NY02, NY03,NY04, NY05, NY06, NY07, NY08, NY09, NY10, NY11, NY12, NY13, NY14, NY15, NY16,NY17, NY18, NY19 |
| JC, JE, JG, JJ, JL, JN, JP,JR, JT, JV, JX, LA, LC, LE, LG, LJ, LL, LN, LP, LR, LT, LV, LX, NA, NC, NE,NG, NJ, NL, NN, NP, NR |
Sold at: Department and appliance stores and by homebuilders nationwide from February 2006 through April 2010 for between $250 and $900.
Manufactured in: United States
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dishwashers, disconnect the electric supply by shutting off the fuse or circuit breaker controlling it, inform all users of the dishwasher about the risk of fire and contact Maytag to verify if their dishwasher is included in the recall. If the dishwasher is included in the recall, consumers can either schedule a free in-home repair or receive a rebate following the purchase of certain new Maytag brand stainless-steel tub dishwashers. The rebate is $150 if the consumer purchases new dishwasher models MDB7759, MDB7609 or MDBH979; or $250 if the consumer purchases new dishwasher models MDB8959, MDB8859, MDB7809 or MDB7709. Consumers should not return the recalled dishwashers to the retailer where purchased as retailers are not prepared to take the units back.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Maytag at (800) 544-5513 anytime, or visit the firm's website at www.repair.maytag.com
For more information, please click on the following link:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10255.html
GE Recalls Front Load Washers Due to Fire and Shock Hazards
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Name of Product: GE Front-Load Washing Machines
Units: About 181,000
Manufacturer: GE Appliances & Lighting, of Louisville, Ky.
Hazard: A wire can break in the machine and make contact with a metal part on the washtub while the machine is operating, posing fire and shock hazards to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: GE is aware of seven incidents in which flames escaped the units and caused minor smoke damage. No injuries have been reported.
Description: This recall involves GE front-load washing machines without auxiliary water heating. Model and serial numbers are listed in the chart below. Recalled washing machines were manufactured between December 2006 and February 2010. The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom right side and on the bottom door frame of the washers.
Brand | Model Number Begins With: | Serial Number Begins With: |
GE | WBVH5 | AM, AR, AS, AT, DM, DR, DS,FM, |
Sold at: Department and various retail stores nationwide from December 2006 through May 2010 for about $700.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled washers, unplug it from the electrical outlet and contact GE for a free repair. Consumers should not operate the washer until it has been repaired.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact GE toll-free at (888) 345-4124 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.geappliances.com
For more information, please click on the following link:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10259.html
Evenflo Recalls Top-of-Stair Plus Wood Gates Due to Fall Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following products. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Evenflo Top-of-Stair™ Plus Wood Gates
Units: About 150,000 in the United States and 33,000 in Canada
Manufacturer: Evenflo Co. Inc. of Miamisburg, Ohio
Hazard: The slats on the gate can break or detach, posing a fall hazard to children.
Incidents/Injuries: Evenflo has received 142 reports of slats breaking and/or detaching from the gate. Three children gained access to stairs. One of those children fell through the gate and down five steps; another fell down one step. Injuries included four children who sustained bumps and bruises to the head and seven children who sustained minor injuries including scratches, scrapes and bruises.
Description: The recall involves Evenflo models 10502 and 10512 Top-of-Stair Plus Wood Gates made from October 2007 through July 2009. The model number can be found on the bottom rail. No other Evenflo model numbers or gates are affected by this recall.
Sold at: Toys "R" Us, Burlington Baby Depot, Kmart and other juvenile product and mass merchandise retailers nationwide in the U.S. and Canada, and on the Web at Amazon.com and other online retailers from October 2007 through March 2010 for about $40.
Manufactured in: Mexico
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled gate and contact Evenflo to obtain a free newer model 10503 or 10513 Top-of-Stair™ Plus Wood replacement gate.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, call Evenflo toll-free at (800) 233-5921 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at safety.evenflo.com
Note: Health Canada's press release is available at http://cpsr-rspc.hc-sc.gc.ca/PR-RP/recall-retrait-eng.jsp?re_id=985
For more information, please click on the following link:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10181.html
Remote Control Kits for Electric Fireplaces and Stoves Recalled by Dimplex North America Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Remote Control Kits for Electric Fireplaces and Stoves
Units: About 700,000
Importer: Dimplex North America, of Ontario, Canada
Hazard: The plug-in wall unit can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: Dimplex has received about 5,000 reports of the plug-in wall units overheating including 19 reports of damage beyond the remote control and one report of a house fire in Columbus, Ohio that resulted in considerable property damage.
Description: The recalled remote control kits are used with Dimplex, Electraflame, Symphony, Optiflame, Electralog and Charmglow brand electric fireplaces, stoves and fireplace inserts. They include a black or dark gray hand-held remote control and also a black or dark gray wall unit that plugs into an electrical wall outlet. Recalled model numbers include 47-1001, 47-1010-R and APT-1315. The model number is printed on either the plug-in unit or the hand-held remote control. The fireplace or stove's brand name is printed on both units.
Sold at: Mass merchandise, home improvement, specialty fireplace and furniture retailers from January 1998 through December 2008 for between $200 and $1,500 for the fireplaces and stoves. This recall includes remote control kits subsequently replaced under warranty.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the remote control kits, unplug the power cord from the remote control kit's wall unit, remove the wall unit from the electrical outlet and contact Dimplex for a free replacement kit. Consumers can continue to operate the fireplace or stove by plugging the fireplace or stove's electrical cord directly into an electrical outlet.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Dimplex North America toll-free at (866) 673-9880 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.recall.dimplex.com
For more information, please click on the following link:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10167.html
Coil Nailers Recalled by Hitachi Koki Due to Serious Injury Hazard
WASHINGTON, DC - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following products. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Coil Nailers
Units: About 50,000 in the United States and about 15,000 in Canada
Importer: Hitachi Koki U.S.A., Ltd., of Norcross, Ga.
Manufacturer: Hitachi Koki Co. Ltd., of Japan
Hazard: The nailers could have a faulty feeder that can allow nails to be ejected sideways, posing a serious injury hazard to the user or bystanders.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received 37 reports of nails being ejected sideways, including 15 reports of injuries. The injuries were primarily in the eye region, including five reports of partial blindness.
Description: The coil nailers are used to project nails into drywall, wood or other materials. The model number is NV83A2 and can be found on the body of the product. Only those units manufactured between October 2002 and September 2005 are included in this recall. The manufacturing date can be identified by the serial number engraved at the end of the handle, the first digit representing the month (1 for January, 2 for February, 3 for March, 4 for April, 5 for May, 6 for June, 7 for July, 8 for August, 9 for September, O for October, N for November and D for December) and the second digit representing the year (2 for 2002, 3 for 2003, 4 for 2004 and 5 for 2005).
Sold at: Lowe's, Home Depot, other home improvement and building supply stores and online at Amazon.com nationwide from November 2002 through March 2006 for between $350 and $400.
Manufactured in: Japan
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled coil nailer and contact Hitachi Koki U.S.A., Ltd. for a free repair.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Hitachi Koki U.S.A., Ltd. at (800) 706-7337 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.hitachipowertools.com
Note: Health Canada's press release is available at http://cpsr-rspc.hc-sc.gc.ca/PR-RP/recall-retrait-eng.jsp?re_id=959
For more information, please click on the following link:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10163.html
Home Improvement Books Recalled by Oxmoor House Due to Faulty Wiring Instructions; Shock or Fire Hazard to Consumers
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following products. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Home Improvement Books
Units: About 951,000
Publisher: Oxmoor House, Inc., of Birmingham, Ala.
Hazard: The books contain errors in the technical diagrams and wiring instructions that could lead consumers to incorrectly install or repair electrical wiring, posing an electrical shock or fire hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The recall involves nine home improvement books, as listed below:
Title | ISBN | Publication Date |
AmeriSpec Home Repair Handbook | 978-0-376-00180-1 | January 2006 |
Lowe´s Complete Home Improvement and Repair | 978-0-376-00922-7 | September 2005 |
Lowe´s Complete Home Wiring | 978-0-376-00928-9 | May 2008 |
Sunset Basic Home Repairs | 978-0-376-01581-5 | February 1995 |
Sunset Complete Home Wiring | 978-0-376-01594-5 | December 1999 |
Sunset Complete Patio Book | 978-0-376-01411-5 | January 2006 |
Sunset Home Repair Handbook | 978-0-376-01258-6 | October 1998 |
Sunset Water Gardens | 978-0-376-03849-4 | January 2004 |
Sunset You Can Build - Wiring | 978-0-376-01596-9 | January 2009 |
Printed in: United States
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using these books and contact Oxmoor House for a full refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Oxmoor House toll-free at (866) 696-7602 anytime, or visit the firm´s Web site at www.sunsetrecall.com
More information can be found at the link below: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10104.html
Sagittarius Sporting Goods Recalls Gas Grills Sold at Lowe´s Stores Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following products. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Master Forge Five-Burner Gas Grills
Units: About 10,000
Manufacturer: Sagittarius Sporting Goods, of China
Importer: LG Sourcing, Inc. of North Wilkesboro, N.C.
Hazard: The flexible rubber hose on the LP gas tank can come into contact with burner box, causing the hose to melt and rupture when the grill is lit. This poses a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm is aware of two complaints of the hose melting and rupturing. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
Description: This recall involves Master Forge five-burner, stainless steel gas grills. The name "Master Forge" is on the grill hood. The model number L3218 is located on a label inside the left front door of the grill.
Sold exclusively at: Lowe´s stores nationwide from September 2009 through November 2009 for about $500.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled grills and contact Sagittarius to obtain a free repair kit.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Sagittarius at (800) 444-6742 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday, and 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Friday.
More information can be found at the link below:http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10099.html
Window Covering Safety Council Recalls to Repair All Roman and Roll-Up Blinds Due to Risk of Strangulation
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and the Window Covering Safety Council (WCSC) are announcing today a voluntary recall to repair all Roman shades and roll-up blinds to prevent the risk of strangulation to young children. This recall involves millions of Roman and roll-up blinds. About five million Roman shades and about three million roll-up blinds are sold each year.
CPSC has received reports of five deaths and 16 near strangulations, since 2006, in Roman shades and three deaths, since 2001, in roll-up blinds. Strangulations in Roman shades can occur when a child places his/her neck between the exposed inner cord and the fabric on the backside of the blind or when a child pulls the cord out and wraps it around his/her neck. Strangulations in roll-up blinds can occur if the lifting loop slides off the side of the blind and a child´s neck becomes entangled on the free-standing loop or if a child places his/her neck between the lifting loop and the roll-up blind material.
"Over the past 15 years, CPSC has been investigating window covering hazards and working with the WCSC to ensure the safety of window coverings. We commend the WCSC for providing consumers with repair kits that make window coverings safer and look forward to future steps to eliminate these hazards," said Inez Tenenbaum, CPSC Chairman.
Over the years, CPSC has been investigating deaths associated with different types of window coverings and has worked with the WCSC to address the hazards posed by them. In 1994 and in 2000, CPSC and WCSC announced recalls to repair horizontal blinds to prevent strangulation hazards posed by pull cord and inner cord loops. As a result of CPSC investigations, the industry has modified its products and provides free repair kits for existing horizontal blinds and other window coverings. In October 2009, CPSC issued a new safety alert to warn parents about the dangers associated with window coverings.
Consumers that have Roman or roll-up shades in their homes should contact the WCSC immediately at www.windowcoverings.org or by calling (800) 506-4636 anytime to receive a free repair kit.
To help prevent child strangulation in window coverings, CPSC and the WCSC urge parents and caregivers to follow these guidelines:
- Examine all shades and blinds in the home. Make sure there are no accessible cords on the front, side, or back of the product. CPSC and the WCSC recommend the use of cordless window coverings in all homes where children live or visit.
- Do not place cribs, beds, and furniture close to the windows because children can climb on them and gain access to the cords.
- Make loose cords inaccessible.
- If the window shade has looped bead chains or nylon cords, install tension devices to keep the cord taut.
More information can be found at the link below:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10073.html
MTD Recalls Log Splitters Due to Amputation Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following products. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Log Splitters
Units: About 26,000 in the United States and 2,100 in Canada
Manufacturer: MTD Products Inc, of Cleveland, Ohio
Hazard: The control handle of the log splitter could fail to automatically return to the neutral position as it should and could fail to stop the splitting wedge from moving forward, posing a risk of amputation to consumers´ hands and fingers.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The following log splitter brand names and model numbers are included in this recall. They were sold in red, black and yellow in 21, 25, 27 and 33 ton models. The model number is located on the frame near the engine. Log splitters manufactured from November 2008 through October 2009 are included in this recall. Only models with certain serial numbers are included in this recall.
Brand Name | Model Number | Sold In: |
MTD Gold | 24BF510B004 | No |
MTD Gold | 24BF510E204 | Hardware Stores |
MTD Gold | 24BF570L004 | Hardware Stores |
MTD Gold | 24BF570F204 | Hardware Stores |
Troy-Bilt | 24BF572B766 | Hardware Stores |
Troy-Bilt | 24AD597D766 | Hardware Stores |
Troy-Bilt | 24BF572B711 | Lowe´s |
Troy-Bilt | 24AD597D711 | Lowe´s |
Yard Machines | 24BF552B729 | Home Depot |
Yard Machines | 24BF550B029 | Home Depot & Walmart |
Cub Cadet | 24BF572B756 | Home Depot |
Cub Cadet | 24BF572B710 | Independent Dealers |
Cub Cadet | 24AD598A010 | Independent Dealers |
Troy-Bilt | 24BF572B766 | Independent Dealers |
Troy-Bilt | 24AD597D766 | Independent Dealers |
MTD | 24BF550M006 | Walmart & Menards |
Craftsman | 247.77640 | Sears |
Craftsman | 247.77641 | Sears |
Additional recalled log splitter models were sold in Canada. See the Canadian press release with Canadian model information.
Sold exclusively at: Home Depot, Lowe´s, Menards, Sears, Walmart, hardware stores and by independent dealers from November 2008 through October 2009 for between $1,000 and $2,300.
Manufactured in: United States
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled log splitters and contact MTD Products Inc. to determine if their log splitter is included in the recall, to receive inspection instructions and to receive a free repair if needed.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact MTD toll free at (888) 848-6038 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, and on Saturdays between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. ET, or visit the firm´s Web site at www.mtdproducts.com
Fire and Burn Hazards Prompt Recall of Gas Grills Sold at Lowe´s Stores
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Perfect Flame SLG Series Gas Grills
Units: About 663,000 in the UnitedStates and about 1,700 in Canada
Importer: L G Sourcing, Inc., of North Wilkesboro, N.C.
Manufacturer: Lucas Innovation, Inc., of China
Hazard: The burners can deteriorate causing irregular flames and the lids of some models can catch fire, posing fire and burn hazards to the consumer.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received about 40 reports of fires from the burners deteriorating and about 23 reports of the lids catching fire. The firm is aware of one report of an eye injury requiring surgery and 21 incidents of minor burns to the hands, arms or face.
Description: The recalled grills are SLG series "Perfect Flame" brand outdoor propane or natural gas grills. The grills are stainless steel and painted black or gray metal. The model numbers affected by this recall are listed below. The model number can be found in the compartment under the cooking chamber. No other Perfect Flame gas grills are included in this recall.
Model | Replacement Burners | Replacement Lid |
SLG2006B | Yes | No |
SLG2006BN | Yes | No |
SLG2006C | Yes | No |
SLG2006CN | Yes | No |
SLG2007A | Yes | Yes |
SLG2007B | Yes | Yes |
SLG2007BN | Yes | Yes |
SLG2007D | Yes | No |
SLG2007DN | Yes | No |
SLG2008A | Yes | Yes |
Sold exclusively at: Lowe´s retail outlets in the United States from September 2005 through May 2009 for between $200 and $550 (U.S.) and in Canada from December 2007 through May 2009 for between $200 and $250 (CAN).
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact L G Sourcing to receive free replacement burners and, depending on the model of the grill owned, a free replacement lid. Consumers are reminded to regularly inspect and clean their outdoor gas grills of grease deposits, as such deposits can create a fire hazard.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact the firm toll-free at (888) 840-9590 anytime.
More information can be found at the link: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10043.html
Samsung™ Over-the-Range Microwaves Recalled Due to Shock Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Samsung Over-the-Range Microwave Ovens
Units: About 43,000
Importer: Samsung Electronics America Inc., of Ridgefield Park, N.J.
Hazard: If an installation bolt comes in contact with an electrical component inside the unit and the microwave is plugged into an ungrounded outlet, it could create a shock hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The recall involves Samsung 1000 watt over-the-range microwave ovens. The following model and serial numbers are included in this recall:
Affected production lots | Affected Serial Number Range | |
| From serial number | To serial number |
All SMH9151x produced fromJanuary through May 2009: | xxxxxxxS1xxxxxx | xxxxxxxS5xxxxxx |
| ||
Some products produced inJune were also affected: | From serial number | To serial number |
SMH9151B | xxxxxxOS600001 | xxxxxxOS600100 |
SMH9151S | xxxxxxTS600001 | xxxxxxTS601386 |
SMH9151ST | xxxxxxTS600001 | xxxxxxTS600330 |
SMH9151STE | xxxxxxTS600001 | xxxxxxTS600330 |
SMH9151W | xxxxxxOS600001 | xxxxxxOS600200 |
Sold at: Retail stores nationwide from January 2009 through July 2009 for between $180 and $200.
Manufactured in: Malaysia
Remedy: Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the recalled product, and contact Samsung to schedule a free repair.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Samsung toll-free at (888) 402-6974 between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET 7 days a week, or visit the firm´s Web site at www.samsung.com/otrrecall
For more information, please click on the following link:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10031.html
Single Meter Sockets Recalled by Milbank Manufacturing Due to Fire and Electrocution Hazards
Name of Product: Single Meter Sockets
Units: About 1,400
Manufacturer: Milbank Manufacturing Co., of Kansas City, Mo.
Hazard: A short may occur while in use due to an incorrect bridge installed in the product, to which the meter clips are attached. If the manufacturing defect exists, all metal parts of the meter could create a shock or burns can occur if the cover is off and the meter socket is energized.
Incidents/Injuries: Three incidents have been reported of the unit shorting out. No injuries were reported.
Description: The single meter 200 amp/4 terminal sockets are used for underground utility meter installations. The meter socket is 20 3/4 inches high by 9 inches wide and 4 1/2 inches deep with 1 meter position. It is used by the approving utility to mount their electric meter to measure how much electricity a residence uses. It can be used for an underground residential application. The recalled model number 9090 appears on the right or left side of the installed meter socket. If not installed, model numbers U9090-O or R9090-O will appear on the label on the outside of the box.
Sold at: Electrical supply distributors in N.Y., Pa., Vt. and Mass. and at local hardware stores in N.Y. from May 2009 through August 2009 for about $70.
Manufactured in: United States
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled product immediately and contact the electrical supply contractor who installed the sockets. Contractors will contact Milbank Manufacturing for a replacement or reimbursement. Milbank will contact all distributors and stores where the recalled product was sold.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Milbank Manufacturing´s Sales Engineer toll-free at (888) 537-0881 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the company´s Web site at www.milbankmfg.com
More information can be found at the link below:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10012.html
Additional Injuries Prompt DeVilbiss to Reannounce Recall of Pressure Washers and Air Compressors Due to Fracture and Laceration Hazards
Name of Product: DeVilbiss Air Power Company Pressure Washers and Air Compressors
Units: About 620,000 pressure washers and 72,000 compressors previously recalled in December 2006
Manufacturer: DeVilbiss Air Power Company, of Jackson, Tenn.
Hazard: The pressure washers and air compressors have pneumatic tires with plastic hubs that can burst, posing fracture and laceration hazards to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: DeVilbiss has received more than 100 injury reports, including hand and finger fractures and lacerations and reports of minor property damage and damage to vehicles. The December 2006 recall announcement reported more than 26 reports of injuries.
Description: The recalled pressures washers and air compressors were sold under the following brands and model numbers:
| Brand | Model Numbers | ManufactureDates |
Pressure washers | Delta | DTH2450, DTH2450-1, D2750H,D2400H-2, D2400H-3, D2700K-1, DTT2450 | 1/27/04 through 8/3/05 |
Excell | XR2750-1, XR2600, XR2600-1,XR2600-2, XR2500-1 | 1/26/04 through 11/2/05 | |
Porter-Cable | PCV2250-2, PC2525SP-1,PCE1700-3, PCH2401-1, PCK3030SP-1, PCV2500, PCH2800C, PCE1700-2, PCH2425-2 | 6/4/04 through 10/24/05 | |
Pressure-Wave | PWH2500, PWH2500K | 1/6/05 through 10/31/05 | |
Water Driver | WHAB2627-1 | 6/11/04-7/19/05 | |
Air Compressors | Porter-Cable | CFFR350B-1, C3151-1, C3551-1, PTA51 Service Kit | December 16, 2004 to May 5,2006 |
The pressure washers´ brand, model number and manufacturing date are located on the name plate on the rear of the engine base. On the air compressors the brand, model number and manufacturing date are located on the front of the motor housing. Only pressure washers and compressors with pneumatic tires with plastic tire hubs are affected; pressure washers and compressors with solid tires or metal tire hubs are not affected.
Sold at: Both products were sold at home centers and hardware stores nationwide. Recalled pressure washers were sold from January 2004 through November 2005 for between $300 and $1,400. The recalled air compressors were sold between December 2004 and October 2006 for between $300 and $500.
Manufactured in: United States
Remedy: Consumers should stop using these products immediately and contact DeVilbiss to obtain the location of the nearest service center to receive a free replacement of the tires.
Customer Contact: For additional information, contact DeVilbiss toll-free at (866) 323-9867 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm´s Web site at www.devap.com (pdf)
More information can be found at the link below:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10007.html
Directors Chairs Sold at Lowe´s Stores Recalled Due to Fall Hazard; Made by White Tiger
Name of Product: Folding Directors Chairs
Units: About 84,000
Importer: L G Sourcing Inc., of North Wilkesboro, N.C.
Manufacturer: White Tiger Traders Co. Ltd, of Taiwan
Hazard: The chair back supports can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: Lowe´s and White Tiger have received 10 reports of chairs breaking. No injuries have been reported.
Description: This recall conducted by White Tiger involves red and blue folding director´s chairs with white frames. "Garden Treasures" is printed on the chair´s packaging.
Sold exclusively at: Lowe´s stores nationwide from June 2009 through July 2009 for about $40.
Manufactured in: Indonesia
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chairs and return them to any Lowe´s store for a full refund.
Consumer Contact: : For additional information, contact White Tiger at (877) 251-5558 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT, or visit www.lowes.com
More information can be found at the link below:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10003.html
Lamplight Farms Recalls Replacement Torch Fuel Containers Due to Fire Hazard
Name of Product: Flame Guards on Clear-Vu® Torch Fuel Containers
Units: About 720,000
Manufacturer: Lamplight Farms Inc., of Menomonee Falls, Wis.
Hazard: The flame guards on the recalled replacement torch fuel containers can malfunction and cause the containers to melt while the torch is in use, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: Lamplight has received 35 reports of the fuel containers melting while the torch was lit including one report of a minor burn injury.
Description: The recall involves Clear-Vu® Torch Fuel Containers sold as replacements. "RC" is stamped on the underside of the flame guard. Clear-Vu® torch fuel containers that came with torches are not included in this recall.
Sold at: Discount, hardware, and home improvement stores nationwide from January 2008 through August 2009 for between $1 and $3.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled flame guards on Clear-Vu® torch fuel containers and contact Lamplight to receive a free repair kit.
Consumer Contact: : For more information, contact Lamplight toll-free at (866) 671-7988 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm´s Web site at www.lamplight.com
More information can be found at the link below:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09349.html
Strangulation Deaths of Children Prompt Recall to Repair of Roll-Up Blinds and Roman Shades by Lewis Hyman Inc.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: ¼" Oval Roll-up Blinds and Woolrich Roman Shades
Units: About 4.2 million roll-up blinds and 600,000 Roman shades
Importer: Lewis Hyman Inc., of Carson, Calif.
Hazard: Roll-up Blinds: Strangulations can occur if the lifting loops slide off the side of the blind and a child´s neck becomes entangled on the free-standing loop or if a child places his/her neck between the lifting loop and the roll-up blind material.
Roman Shades: Strangulations can occur when a child places his/her neck between the exposed inner cord and the fabric on the backside of the blind or when a child pulls the cord out and wraps it around his/her neck.
Incidents/Injuries: In November 2007, a 1-year-old boy from Norridgewock, Maine became entangled and strangled in the lift cord loop of a roll-up blind that had fallen into his portable crib. In October 2008, a 13-month-old boy from Conway, Ark. was found with his head between the exposed inner cord and the cloth on the backside of a Roman shade. The cord was not looped around the boy´s neck but rather ran from ear to ear and strangled the child.
Description: This recall involves roll-up blinds without release clips (see picture below) and all Woolrich Roman shades. The roll-up blinds have plastic oval-shaped slats that measure about ¼ inch tall. The blinds measure either 72" or 96" long. The bottom rail has a WARNING label advising that "Young children can become entangled and strangle in cord or bead loops" and a label that reads "Lewis Hyman, Inc." and the year of manufacture. Roll-up blinds that have release clips right below the head rail on the backside of the blind are not included in this recall.
The Woolrich Roman shades come in twill fabric and micro-suede fabric and measure 72" long. The head rail has two labels that read "Lewis Hyman, Inc., www.lewishymaninc.com" and "LHI, 005301, Made in China" respectively.
Sold at: The Roman shades were sold exclusively at Target stores nationwide and on Target.com from March 2006 through December 2008 for between $25 and $43. The roll-up blinds were sold at retail stores nationwide from January 1999 through December 2003 for between $6 and $20.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately check the backside of the roll-up blinds to determine if they have release clips. If the roll-up blind does not have release clips, stop using it immediately and contact Lewis Hyman for a free repair kit.
Consumers should immediately stop using the Roman shades and contact Lewis Hyman for a free repair kit. The repair kits for the Roman shades will be available by the end of September.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Lewis Hyman toll-free at (877) 354-5457 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT daily, or visit the firm´s Web site at www.lewishymaninc.com/recall
Note: CPSC reminds consumers to examine all Roman Shades and Roll-up blinds in their homes. If looped pull cords, exposed inner cords, or exposed lifting loops are found and children are in the home or occasionally visit your home, please consider replacing the blinds or shades with products that do not have exposed pull cords or inner cords.
Consumers can also view a video clip (transcript) about this recall. This is in "streaming video" format.
For more information, please click on the following link:
Stanley and Solarwide Industrial Recall Stud Sensors Due to Shock Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Stanley® Stud Sensors 200 and Stanley® FatMax® Stud Sensors 400
Units: About 78,000
Manufacturer: Solarwide Industrial Ltd., of Hong Kong
Importer: The Stanley Works, of New Britain, Conn.
Hazard: The stud sensor can fail to calibrate properly and detect AC electrical wires behind the wall, posing a shock hazard to the user.
Incidents/Injuries None reported.
Description: The recalled stud sensor models include the Stanley® Stud Sensor 200 and Stanley® FatMax® Stud Sensor 400 with model numbers 77-720 and 77-730. The model number is located in a slide-out reference guide found in the base of the sensor's handle. The sensors are made of black plastic with a wide yellow stripe down the center. “Stanley” or “FatMax” are printed on the front of the product. A date code is printed on the inside of the battery cover. Affected sensors have date codes that do not begin with the letter “R.”
Sold at: Home improvement and hardware stores nationwide from November 2007 through January 2009 for between $20 and $30.
Manufactured in: Hong Kong
Remedy: Consumers should contact Stanley to determine if their stud sensor is included in the recall and to receive a free replacement sensor.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Stanley toll-free at (866) 215-1132 between from 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, visit the firm's Web site at www.stanleytools.com or e-mail Stanley at stanleytools@stanleycustomercare.com
More information can be found at the link below:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09185.html
GE Recalls Ranges Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: GE Profile™ Freestanding Dual Fuel Ranges
Units: About 28,000
Manufacturer: GE Consumer & Industrial, of Louisville, Ky.
Hazard: The wiring in the rear of the range can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries GE is aware of 47 reports of overheated wiring, including 33 reports of wiring that caught fire. Of these, one fire caused structural damage to the home and there have been 14 reports of minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Description: This recall involves GE Profile 30” Freestanding Duel Fuel ranges. The ranges were sold in white, black, bisque and stainless steel. The following model and serial numbers can be found on the left inside corner of the bottom drawer.
| Brand | Model Numbers Must Begin With | Serial Numbers Must Begin With |
| GE Profile | J2B900 | LD, MD, RD, SD, TD, VD, ZD, AF, DF, FF, GF, HF, LF, MF |
| GE Profile | J2B915 | MF, RF, SF, TF, VF, ZF, AG, DG, FG, GG, HG, LG, MG, RG, SG, TG, VG, ZG |
Sold at: Department and appliance stores nationwide from June 2002 through December 2005 for between $1,300 and $2,000.
Manufactured in: Mexico
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the oven and contact GE for a free repair. Consumers can continue to use the cooktop burners.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact GE toll-free at (888) 352-9764 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Monday through Friday, and between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Saturday ET, or visit the firm's Web site at www.geappliances.com
More information can be found at the link below:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09189.html
Bosch® and Siemens® Model Dishwashers Recalled by BSH Home Appliances Corporation Due to Fire Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Bosch® and Siemens® Model Dishwashers
Units: About 476,500
Manufacturer: BSH Home Appliances Corp., of Huntington Beach, Calif.
Hazard: An electrical component in certain model dishwashers can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries BSH Home Appliances has received 51 reports of incidents, including 30 reports of fires resulting in property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Description: This recall involves certain Bosch® and Siemens® dishwashers manufactured from May 1999 through July 2005. The brand name is printed on the dishwasher's front control panel. Model and serial numbers are located inside the dishwasher door panel on the upper right side.
| Brand | Model Numbers Must Begin With | Serial Numbers Must Begin With |
| Bosch | SHE43C, SHE44C SHE46C, SHE56C SHU33 SHU42 SHU432 SHU43C, SHU53A | FD8503 - FD8507 FD8501 - FD8505 FD7905 - FD8505 FD8407 - FD8505 FD8004 - FD8211 FD8205 - FD8507 |
| Siemens | SL34A | FD8308 - FD8505 |
Sold at: Appliance and specialty retailers nationwide from May 1999 through December 2006 for between $550 and $1,100.
Manufactured in: United States
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the listed model dishwashers and contact the repair hotline for a free repair.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact the BSH Home Appliances at (800) 856-9226 anytime or visit the brand's Web site at www.boschappliances.com or www.siemens-home.com
More information can be found at the link below:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09100.html
DeWALT Recalls Cordless Brad Nailers Due to Injury Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: DeWALT DC608 Cordless Brad Nailers
Units: About 14,000
Retailer: Lowe's Home Centers, Inc., of North Wilkesboro, N.C. and Lowe's HIW, Inc., of Tukwila, Wash.
Manufacturer: DeWALT Industrial Tool Co., of Towson, Md.
Hazard: The nailer can operate when the lock-off (safety) is in the locked position. Also, the nailer can operate when the trigger is not pulled and the contact trip is depressed. The unexpected ejection of a nail poses a serious injury hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries DeWALT has received two reports of nailers operating when the lock-off (safety) was in the locked position. No injuries have been reported.
Description: This recall involves the DeWALT DC608 18 Volt Cordless 2” 18 Gauge Straight Brad Nailer with date codes 200728 through 200821. “DC608” is located on the right side of the magazine. The date code can be found on the underside of the handle, once the battery pack is removed. Units stamped with an “M” following the date code are not included in this recall.
Sold at: Wholesale distributors and retailers from October 2007 through May 2008 for about $280.
Manufactured in: Mexico
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the nailers and contact DeWALT for the location of the nearest service center to receive a free repair.
For additional information, contact DeWALT toll-free at (866) 220-1481 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the company's Web site at www.DeWALT.com
More information can be found at the link below:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08352.html
Fire and Burn Hazards Prompt Recall of Gas Grills Sold at Lowe's Stores
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Perfect Flame Double Lid Four Burner Gas Grills
Units: About 24,000
Retailer: Lowe's Home Centers, Inc., of North Wilkesboro, N.C. and Lowe's HIW, Inc., of Tukwila, Wash.
Manufacturer: Lucas Innovation Inc., of China
Hazard: The cooking chamber of the grill can melt and/or ignite, posing a risk of fires and burn injuries to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries There have been 175 reports of grill fires and 25 reports of grills melting, some of which resulted in minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Description:This recall involves Perfect Flame brand grills, Model GAC3615 four burner LP gas grills. The grill has two lids. "Perfect Flame" is printed on the larger lid. The model number, serial number, and date code are printed on a label on the right side cart frame panel. The following serial numbers and date codes are included in this recall.
| Model Number | Date Code | Serial Number |
|---|---|---|
| GAC3615 | KU (July 07) | 000001 - 001278 001282 - 001423 |
| KV (Aug. 07) | 001424 - 001849 001855 - 005404 | |
| KW (Sept. 07) | 005405 - 006540 006548 - 009671 010299 - 010440 | |
| KX (Oct. 07) | 010005 - 010297 010441 - 014305 014322 - 017164 | |
| KY (Nov. 07) | 017165 - 020714 020715 - 022856 | |
| KZ (Dec. 07) | 022859 - 023284 024301 - 025862 |
Sold exclusively at: Lowe's stores nationwide from October 2007 through July 2008 for about $300.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled grills, disconnect the propane tanks, and return the grills without the propane tanks to any Lowe's store to receive a full refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Lucas Innovation toll-free at (877) 385-8226 between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit www.gac3615grillrecall.com
More information can be found at the link below:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08359.html
Fuel Cells Used with Framing Nailers Recalled by Paslode for Fire Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: "Tall Red" Fuel Cells
Units: About 86,000
Importer: L G Sourcing, Inc., of North Wilkesboro, N.C.
Manufacturer: Paslode, of Vernon Hills, Ill
Hazard: The fuel cells used to power cordless framing nailers can leak fuel, posing a fire hazard.
Description: This recall involves “Tall Red” fuel cells designed for use in Paslode cordless framing nailers. The fuel cells have part number 81600 printed in the upper right hand corner of the product's packaging. The recalled fuel cells have the following dates and manufacture code.
Best-Use-Before Dates - located at the bottom of each fuel cell: 09 AUG 2009 10 AUG 2009 11 AUG 2009
Manufactured Dates - located on the outside of master cartons: 11 FEB 2008 12 FEB 2008 13 FEB 2008
Sold at: Construction supply and home center stores and by construction supply dealers nationwide from February 2008 through April 2008 for between $11 and $14.
Manufactured in: United States
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the fuel cells and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund or credit.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Paslode at (800) 222-6990 between 7 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.paslode.com. Consumers can also email the firm at productsupport@paslode.com.
For more information, please click on the following link:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08269.html
Children's Storage Bins Sold at Lowe's Stores Recalled Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. (To access color photos of the following recalled products, see CPSC's Web site at www.cpsc.gov.)
Name of Product: Children's Storage Bins
Units: About 84,000
Importer: L G Sourcing, Inc., of North Wilkesboro, N.C.
Manufacturer: Magus Industry Co. Ltd., of Taiwan
Hazard: Surface paint on the storage bins could contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The recalled storage bins are wooden with scalloped edges and were sold in pastel green or pink. Item number 226782 (pastel green storage bin) or 226781 (pink storage bin) is located on the bottom of the storage bin. No other storage bins or colors are included in this recall.
Sold at: Lowe's retail outlets nationwide from March 2007 through February 2008 for about $6.
Manufactured in: Taiwan
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled storage bins away from children and return them to any Lowe's store for a full refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact L G Sourcing toll-free at (866) 493-6563 anytime, or visit www.lowes.com.
Intermatic Recalls Digital TimersDue to Electrical Shock Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Intermatic DT27 Digital Self-Adjusting Timers
Units: 8,500
Importer: Intermatic Inc., of Spring Grove , Ill.
Manufacturer: EwigIndustries Macao Commercial Offshore Ltd., of Macau, China
Hazard: Therecalled timers could have been wired incorrectly, which poses an electricalshock hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: This recall involves the Intermatic DT27 digital self-adjusting timer with a date code of “04B.” This product is a lamp and appliance timer and is packaged as either the “DT27C Heavy Duty Digital Timer” or the “DT27CL Time All® Digital Lamp and Appliance Self-Adjusting Timer.” The timer is white with a rounded top, and measures 3 7/8” tall by 2 3/4” wide by 1 5/8” deep. The brand name “Intermatic” is molded on the front of the timer, and the model number (“DT27”) and date code (“04B”) are printed on the back of the timer.
Sold at: Retailersnationwide, including Home Depot and Lowe's, from February 2007 through December2007 for between $15 and $25.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled timer immediately and unplug before checking the model number and date code. Consumers should contact Intermatic to return the timer and obtain a free replacement.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, or to request a prepaid shipping label, call Intermatic at (800) 704-3595 anytime or visit the company's Web site at www.intermatic.com
For more information,please click on the following link:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08157.html
Kash N'Gold Recalls Tinker BellNovelty Lamps Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Tinker Bell Lamps
Units: 60,000
Manufacturer: KashN'Gold Ltd., of Deer Park, N.Y.
Hazard: The surfacepaint on the lamps contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal leadpaint standard.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The recalled Tinker Bell lamp has model “Tinker Bell Lamp” printed on the bottom of the lamp. The lamp has a sculpted Tinker Bell in a flower garden with an animation of Tinker Bell swaying back and forth while music plays when the light switch or demo button is depressed.
Sold at: Electronicand appliance retailers nationwide, including Lowe's from January 2007 throughOctober 2007 for about $40.
Manufactured in: Hong Kong
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lamps and return them to the store where purchased for a refund or contact the firm to receive a Kash N'Gold merchandise credit.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Kash N'Gold at (800) 354-8785 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.kngamerica.com
For more information, please click on the following link
Torchiere Lamps Recalled By L GSourcing Due to Fire Hazard; Lamps Sold Exclusively At Lowe'sStores.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. (To access color photos of the following recalled products, see CPSC's Web site at www.cpsc.gov.)
Name ofProduct: Portfolio Incandescent Torchiere Lamps
Units: About 90,000
Importer: L GSourcing, Inc., of North Wilkesboro, N.C.
Manufacturer: Field Smart Lighting Co. Ltd., of China
Hazard: A short circuit in the lamps'wiring can pose a fire hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: L G Sourcing has received two reports of lamp fires. Noinjuries have been reported.
Description: The recalled lamp has a black steel frame and a bowl-shaped light fixture.The item number 179878 is printed on the packaging and the bottom of the base of the lamp. Only lamps sold between March 2005 and October 2007 with UL listing number E246506 are included in the recall. Lamps marked “ETL listed” are not included in the recall.
Sold at: Lowe'sretail stores nationwide from March 2005 through October 2007 for about $17.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumersshould immediately stop using the recalled lamps and return them to any Lowe'sretail outlet to receive a refund.
ConsumerContact: For additional information, contact L G Sourcingtoll-free at (866) 916-7233 anytime or visit www.lowes.com.
For more information, please clickon the following link: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08159.html
Bathroom Medicine Cabinets Sold at Lowe's Retail Outlets Recalled by RSI Home Products Due to Laceration Hazard.
Name of Product: Medicine Cabinets
Units: 8,600
Manufacturer: RSI Home Products, of Anaheim, Calif.
Hazard: Themedicine cabinet's mirrors can separate and break, posing a laceration hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: RSI has received two reports of mirrors detaching and breaking. No injuries have been reported.
Description: This recall involves three styles of bathroom medicine cabinets sold in 30-, 36- and 48-inch sizes with top lights and three beveled mirror doors: Estate by RSI® Tri-view cabinets with four to six lights, crown molding and three finishes: white, solid oak and maple; Insignia® with a wide variety of finishes and manufactured to consumer specifications provided through Lowe's.
Manufactured in: UnitedStates
Remedy: Consumers should immediately remove and safely dispose of the cabinet's mirrors. Consumers should contact RSI to receive free replacement mirrors.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact RSI toll-free at (888) 774-8062 between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.estatebath.com, www.insigniacabinets.com, www.masterbath.com
For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08533.html
DeWALT Recalls Cordless Drills due to Fire Hazard.
Name of Product: DeWALT Cordless Drills
Units: About 346,000
Manufacturer: DeWALT Industrial Tool Company, of Towson, Md.
Hazard: The trigger switch of the cordless drill can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: DeWALT has received 11 reports of trigger switches overheating. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
Description: This recall involves DeWALT individual cordless drills listed below:
| Model Number | Description | Date Codes |
| DC920 | Heavy-Duty XRP™ 1/2” (13mm) 18 Volt Cordless Drill/Driver | 200723 through 200742 |
| DC930 | Heavy-Duty XRP™ 1/2" (13mm) 14.4 Volt Cordless Drill/Driver | 200625 through 200746 |
| DC935 | Heavy-Duty XRP™ 1/2" (13mm) 14.4 Volt Cordless Hammerdrill/Drill/Driver | 200627 through 200746 |
| DC936 | Heavy-Duty XRP™ 1/2" (13mm) 14.4 Volt Cordless Hammerdrill/Drill/Driver | 200635 through 200746 |
| DC940 | Heavy-Duty XRP™ 1/2" (13mm) 12 Volt Cordless Drill/Driver | 200635 through 200746 |
The model number is printed on a sticker on the side of the unit. The date code is embossed on the bottom of the unit. Units stamped with an “M” following the date code have been repaired and are not included in this recall. The packaging of repaired drills has a green dot sticker near the UPC label.
Sold at: Wholesale distributors and retailersfrom about June 2006 through December 2007 for between $180 and$280.
Manufactured in: Mexico
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the drills immediately and contact DeWALT for the location of the nearest service center to receive a free inspection and, if necessary, free repair.
Consumer Contact: Call DeWALT toll-free at (888) 742-9168 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit firm's Web site at www.DeWALT.com
For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08143.html
General Electric Recalls Microwave Combo Wall Ovens Due to Fire Hazard.
Name of Product: Built-in Combination Wall and Microwave Ovens
Units: About 92,000
Manufacturer: GE Consumer & Industrial, of Louisville,Ky.
Hazard: The door switch in the microwave oven can overheat and ignite plastic components in the control area, posing a fire hazard to consumers. The lower thermal oven does not pose a hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: GE is aware of 35 incidents of minor property damage and one incident in which a fire damaged adjacent kitchen cabinets. No injuries have been reported.
Description: The recall includes GE combination microwave and conventional built-in wall ovens sold under the following brand names: GE, GE Profile® and Kenmore. The ovens were sold in white, black, bisque and stainless steel. The brand name is printed on the lower left corner on the front of the microwave door. The following model and serial numbers can be found inside the microwave oven on the left interior wall.
| Recalled Models | Serial number begins with: | |
| GE / GE Profile | JKP85B0A3BB, JKP85B0D1BB, JKP85W0A3WW, JKP85W0D1WW,JKP86B0F1BB, JKP86C0F1CC, JKP86S0F1SS, JKP86W0F1WW,JT965B0F1BB, JT965C0F1CC, JT965S0F1SS, JT965W0F1WW,JTP85B0A2BB, JTP85B0A3BB, JTP85B0A4BB, JTP85B0A5BB,JTP85B0D1BB, JTP85W0A2WW, JTP85W0A3WW, JTP85W0A4WW,JTP85W0A5WW, JTP85W0D1WW, JTP86B0F1BB, JTP86C0F1CC,JTP86S0F1SS, JTP86W0F1WW, JTP95B0A2BB, JTP95B0A3BB,JTP95B0A4BB, JTP95B0A5BB, JTP95B0D1BB, JTP95W0A2WW,JTP95W0A3WW, JTP95W0A4WW, JTP95W0A5WW, JTP95W0D1WW | AZ, DZ, FZ, GZ, HZ,LZ, MZ, RZ, SZ, TZ,VZ, ZZ, AA, DA, FA,GA, HA, LA, MA, RA, SA, TA, VA, ZA, AD, DD, FD, GD, HD, LD, MD, RD, SD, TD, VD, ZD, AF, DF, FF, GF, HF, LF, MF, RF, SF, TF, VF, ZF |
| Kenmore (All model numbers start with 911) | 41485991, 41485992, 41485993, 41485994, 41489991, 41489992, 41489993, 41489994, 49485992, 49489992, 47692100, 47699100, 47862100, 47869100, 47812200, 47813200, 47814200, 47819200, 47792200, 47793200, 47794200, 47799200 | 0, 1, 2, 3 |
Sold at: Department and appliance stores from January 2000 to December 2003 for between $1,500 and $2,000.
Manufactured in: United States
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the microwave oven immediately. Consumers should contact GE regarding their GE/GE Profile micro-oven combo or Sears for their Kenmore unit. GE is offering a free repair or rebate on a new product, a $300 rebate toward the purchase of a new GE brand unit, or a $600 rebate toward the purchase of a new GE Profile brand unit. Sears is offering a free repair or $300 rebate toward the purchase of a new Kenmore brand unit. Consumers can continue using the lower thermal oven.
Consumer Contact: For additional information on GE /Profile units, contact General Electric toll-free at (888)-240-2745 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET Saturday, or visit GE's Web site at www.geappliances.com http://www.geappliances.com/products/recall/. For additional information on Kenmore units, contact Sears toll-free at (888) 679-0282 from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday, or visit Sears'Web site at www.sears.com http://www.sears.com/shc/s/nb_10153_12605_NB_CSrecalls?adCell=AF
For more information, please click on the following link:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08110.html
Hunter Fan Recalls Humidifiers for Fire Hazard
Name of Product: Warm Mist Carefree Humidifier
Units: About 84,000
Manufacturer: Hunter Fan Co., of Memphis, Tenn.
Hazard: Water used in the humidifier can leak into the unit's electrical compartment, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: Hunter has received four reports of incidents involving a water leak, including one report of a fire resulting in minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Description: This recall involves Warm Mist CareFree humidifiers sold in white and black with blue or green tinted water tanks. “Hunter” and “NiteGlo” are printed on the humidifier. Model numbers are listed on a white label on the bottom of the humidifier. Model numbers and tank sizes are listed in the chart below.
| Model Numbers | Name | Size | Description |
| 36200 | Carefree® Humidifier Warm Mist | 2 Gallon | White plastic with a blue tinted water tank |
| 35201, 36201 | Carefree® Humidifier Warm Mist | 2 Gallon | White plastic with a blue tinted water tank |
| 35202, 36204 | CareFree® Humidifier Warm Mist | 2 Gallon | White plastic with a blue tinted water tank |
| 35203, 36203, 37203 | CareFree® Humidifier Warm Mist | 2 Gallon | White plastic with a green tinted water tank |
| 35207, 36207 | CareFree® Humidifier Warm Mist | 2 Gallon | White plastic with a blue tinted water tank |
| 35253, 36253 | CareFree® Humidifier Warm Mist | 2.5 Gallon | Black plastic with a blue tinted water tank |
Sold at: Lowe's, Wal-Mart, discount and hardware stores nationwide, as well as through mail order catalogs and Web retailers from September 2005 through February 2007 for between $40 and $65.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using and unplug the recalled humidifiers. Consumers should contact Hunter Fan to receive a free replacement humidifier or refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Hunter Fan Co. toll-free at (877) 288-1145 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.hunterfan.com
For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08064.html
Outdoor Lounge Chairs Sold at Lowe's Stores Recalled Due to Fall Hazard.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. (To access color photos of the following recalled products, see CPSC's Web site at www.cpsc.gov.)
Name of Product: Garden Treasures Cloud 9 Beyond Chairs
Units: About 6,000
Importer: L G Sourcing, Inc., of North Wilkesboro, N.C.
Manufacturer: Taizhou Yongjiang Arts and Crafts Collective Ltd., of China
Hazard: The chair can break when in the reclined position, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: L G Sourcing, Inc. has received seven reports of the chairs breaking when in the reclined position, resulting in minor injuries such as bruising to the back, hips, shoulders, arms and a torn ligament.
Description: This recall involves the Garden Treasures Cloud 9 Beyond outdoor lounge chairs. The chairs are tan in color, have a light steel frame, cloth seat, a pillow at the headrest and an adjustable sun visor.
Sold at: Lowe's retail outlet stores nationwide from December 2006 through April 2007 for about $60.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the chairs immediately and return them to any Lowe's retail outlet to receive a full refund.
Customer Contact: For additional information, contact L G Sourcing, Inc. toll-free at (866) 493-6560 anytime, or visit www.lowes.com.
For more information please click on the following link: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml07/07266.html
The Toro Company Recalls Electric Blowers Due to Projectile Hazards.
Name of Product: Toro Power Sweep Electric Blowers
Units: About 900,000
Manufacturer/Importer: The Toro Company, of Bloomington, Minn.
Hazard: The blower's impeller, which is a rotating component on the blower, can break, resulting in pieces of plastic flying out of the blower. This poses a risk of serious injury to the user or a bystander.
Incidents/Injuries: Toro has received 154 reports of broken impellers, including 21 reports of minor cuts and bruises resulting from projected impeller pieces.
Description: The recall involves Toro Power Sweep electric blower model 51586 that was manufactured between 2000 and 2002. The electric blowers have serial numbers that range between 000055100 and 220255609. There are two decals on the main housing of the blower. One decal reads, "TORO Power Sweep" and the decal on the opposite side of the blower contains the model number and serial number. The recalled units can be identified by a black impeller fan, which can be seen through the air inlet screen on the bottom of the unit.
Sold through: Toro dealers and various mass retailers nationwide including The Home Depot, Lowe's retail outlets, Target and K-Mart stores from January 2000 through late December 2002 for about $32. Manufactured in: United States.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled blowers immediately and contact Toro to receive a replacement blower.
Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Toro at (888) 279-3191 between 7:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. Saturday. Consumers can also visit the Toro web site at www.toro.com. The Toro Company has notified registered owners directly.
For more information, please click on the below link: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml07/07253.html
Black & Decker Recalls Trimmers/Edgers Due to Laceration Hazard from Projectiles.
Name of Product: Black & Decker GH1000 Grasshog XP String Trimmer/Edgers
Units: About 202,000
Manufacturer/Importer: Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc., of Towson, Md.
Hazard: The trimmer/edger's spool, spool cap and pieces of trimmer string can come loose during use and become airborne projectiles, posing a laceration hazard to the user as well as bystanders. The trimmer/edgers can also overheat posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: Black & Decker has received 707 reports of incidents, including 58 reports of injuries. Serious injuries included cuts to two consumers' legs that required medical attention. Minor injuries included bruises, lacerations, and facial injuries such as a welt and broken skin over a consumer's eye. There were also reports of property damage, including two broken windows.
Description: The Black & Decker GH1000 Grasshog XP String Trimmers/Edgers are electric-powered. Trimmer/edgers with date codes 200546 through 200645 (representing manufacture dates of November 14, 2005 through November 6, 2006) are included in this recall. The date code is located on the underside of the trimmer/edger's handle. Only trimmers with black spools caps are included in the recall. Those with orange spool caps are not included in the recall.
Sold at: Major home center and hardware stores nationwide from November 2005 through January 2007 for about $70.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the string trimmers/edgers immediately and contact Black & Decker for a free repair kit.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Black & Decker at (888) 742-9158 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.blackanddecker.com
For more information, please click on the below link: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml07/07248.html
Batteries Used with Power Tools Recalled by Milwaukee Electric Tool Co. Due To Laceration Hazard.
Name of Product: Milwaukee Power Plus, Chicago Pneumatic, and Extractor 14.4 and 18 volt 2.4 Ah NiCd battery packs
Units: About 1 million
Manufacturer/Importer: Milwaukee Electric Tool Co., of Brookfield, Wis.
Hazard: If a vent on the battery cell is damaged or compromised during use, the battery can explode and pose a laceration hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: Milwaukee Electric Tool Co. has received 35 reports of incidents, including 11 injuries from battery packs exploding while in use. Injuries include minor cuts, bruises and some hearing loss.
Description: The recalled batteries are used to power drills, saws, radios, flashlights, wrenches and Extractor windshield glass removers. The recall includes 14.4 and 18 volt 2.4 Ah NiCd Milwaukee Power Plus, Chicago Pneumatic, and Extractor battery packs manufactured between July 1999 and February 2004. The brand name can be found on a label on most battery packs. However, some 14.4 Volt 2.4Ah packs did not have "Power Plus" on the label. The battery packs were sold both with tool kits and as individual battery packs. Battery packs manufactured after February 2004 are not included in this recall.
Sold at: Home centers, hardware stores, industrial distributors and vehicle service distributors nationwide from July 1999 through 2005
Manufactured in: Mexico
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled battery packs. Consumers should contact the Milwaukee Electric Tool Co. to determine if they have one of the recalled batteries. The company will provide a free replacement battery pack for consumers with recalled units.
Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Milwaukee Electric Tool Co. at (800) 729-3878 between 7 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.milwaukeetool.com
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled products, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml07/07234.html
Sagittarius Sporting Goods Recalls Gas Grills Sold at Lowe's Stores for Fire, Burn Hazards.
Name of Product: Perfect Flame Four-Burner Gas Grills
Units: About 36,500
Importer: L G Sourcing, Inc., of North Wilkesboro, N.C.
Manufacturer: Sagittarius Sporting Goods, of China.
Hazard: Some of these grills could be missing a hose that connects the grill manifold to the side burner, which poses a risk of fires and burn injuries to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: About 30,000 of these grills in inventory have already been inspected, and 17 units were found to have missing hoses and repaired. No injuries or consumer incidents have been reported.
Description: The recall involves 25-inch by 18-inch Perfect Flame brand, four-burner, stainless steel gas grills with date codes JU, JV, JW, JX, JY, or JZ. The name "Perfect Flame" is on the grill hood. The model number, 2518SL, and the date code are located on a label inside the left front door of the grill.
Sold at: Lowe's stores nationwide from September 2006 through February 2007 for about $400.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should inspect their grills before initial use to determine whether the hose that attaches to the side burner is missing. If it is, do not use the grill and contact Sagittarius. Sagittarius will inspect the grill and install a free replacement hose.
Consumer Contact: Call Sagittarius toll-free at 1-888-804-7455 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday and between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Friday.
For more information, please click on the following link.
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml07/07180.html
Halogen Table Lamps Sold at Lowe's Stores Recalled Due to Fire Hazard.
Name of Product: Halogen Table Lamps
Units: About 97,000
Importer: L G Sourcing, Inc., of North Wilkesboro, N.C.
Manufacturer: Winsource Industries, Ltd., of Hong Kong
Hazard: These lamps can short circuit, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: L G Sourcing has received one report of a minor fire with the halogen table lamp. No injuries have been reported.
Description: The recalled table lamps have a plastic base and two extendable arms connecting the base to a halogen lamp. The lamps were sold in white, red, blue, orange and purple. Item number 101988 is printed on the bottom of the lamp base.
Sold exclusively at: Lowe's retail outlets nationwide from April 2006 through March 2007 for about $10.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the lamps immediately and return them to any Lowe's retail outlet to receive a full refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact L G Sourcing toll-free at (866) 284-9162 anytime, or visit www.lowes.com.
For more information, please click on the following link.
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml07/07183.html
Black & Decker Recalls Blower/Vacuums for Fire Hazard.
Name of Product: Black & Decker BV4000 Type 1 Blower/Vacs
Units: About 272,000
Manufacturer: Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc., of Towson, Md.
Hazard: A loose connection between the blower/vac and an extension cord can cause overheating, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: Black & Decker has received 187 reports of smoking, melting, and/or fire near the blower/vac's plug, including one report of a fire extending beyond the unit. Black & Decker has received seven reports of minor burns, none of which required medical treatment.
Description and Models: This recall involves Black & Decker model BV4000 Type 1 blower/vacs. The model and type number are printed on a name plate on the right side of the unit. The blower/vacs have an orange housing and a black blower assembly.
Sold at: Home center, hardware and discount stores nationwide from April 2004 through July 2005 for about $70.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the blower/vacs immediately and contact Black & Decker for a free repair kit.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, consumers can contact Black & Decker at (866) 853-2138 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.blackanddecker.com.
For more information, please click on the following link.
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml07/07005.html
Foldable Steel Hammock Stand Sold at Lowe's Stores Recalled.
Name of Product: Garden Treasures Foldable Steel Hammock Stand
Units: About 1,000
Importer: LG Sourcing Inc., of North Wilkesboro, N.C.
Manufacturer: Shin Crest PTE, Ltd, of China
Hazard: The welds attaching the arms to the frame of the hammock stand can fail, allowing the hammock to fall. Users can be injured from falling to the ground, striking the hammock stand's base, or being struck by the arms of the hammock stand.
Incidents/Injuries: There have been three reports of the hammock stands breaking at the welds. Six people have reported injuries from falling, including a head laceration requiring stitches, bruises and neck and back pain.
Description: The recalled hammock stand is black steel, is foldable, and has two wheels. The item number, 226724, is printed on the box in which the hammock stand was sold, and on the instructions that were provided with the hammock stand.
Sold at: Lowe's stores nationwide from December 2005 through March 2006 for about $100.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled hammock stands immediately and return them to any Lowe's store to receive a full refund.
Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Lowe's stores toll-free at (866) 208-0827 anytime, or visit www.lowes.com, the Lowe's Home Centers, Inc. Web site.
For more information, please click on the following link.
http://www.cpsc.gov/CPSCPUB/PREREL/prhtml06/06188.html
Herrington Swivel Rockers Sold at Lowe's Stores Recalled for Fall Hazard.
Name of Product: Herrington Swivel Rocker
Units: About 1,100
Importer: LG Sourcing Inc., of North Wilkesboro, N.C.
Manufacturer: Hanamint Corporation (Jiaxing), Inc., of China
Hazard: The recalled swivel rockers can be assembled incorrectly, causing them to break at the base or tip over backward easily. This poses a fall hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: LG Sourcing received nine reports of injuries including bruises and abrasions when the rocker broke or tipped over. One individual reported having a slight concussion. All of the reported injuries involved display models at Lowe's stores.
Description: The rocker is part of the Herrington collection of patio furniture. The rocker is dark brown with a brown cloth seat, has a swivel base and a cut out pattern on the metal backrest. The item number, 119178, is printed on the rocker's packaging and on the assembly instructions. The rocker came in two sections, a base and a seat, and customers were required to bolt the seat to the base.
Sold exclusively at: Lowe's stores nationwide from October 2005 through February 2006 for about $420 for a set of two rockers.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled rockers immediately and return them to any Lowe's store for a full refund.
Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Lowe's stores toll-free at (866) 259-8170 anytime, or visit www.lowes.com, the Lowe's Home Centers, Inc. Web site.
For more information, please click on the following link.
http://www.cpsc.gov/CPSCPUB/PREREL/prhtml06/06187.html
Bunn-O-Matic Corp. Expands Recall of Home Coffeemakers Due to Burn and Fire Hazards.
Name of Product: Bunn® home coffeemakers
(Note: This recall is an expansion of an earlier recall announced in June 2005.)
Units: About 561,000
Manufacturer: Bunn-O-Matic Corp., of Springfield, Ill.
Hazard: The coffeemaker's plastic pour-in bowl and lid can melt or ignite due to an electrical failure, posing burn and fire hazards to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: Bunn-O-Matic has received 16 additional incident reports involving the bowl or lid melting or igniting in these units, including seven reports of minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Description: The recall involves Bunn® home coffeemakers with model numbers GR-10B, GR-10W, B-10B, B-10W, and BT-10B (including any of those same model numbers ending in the additional letter D) with six-digit date codes (1) ending in “04” with the two middle digits between “21” and “52” or (2) ending in “05” with the two middle digits between “01” and “40”. (If the date code has a seventh digit, consumers should ignore the last digit and use the first six digits.) The model number and date code are stamped on a small white or silver sticker on the bottom of the coffeemaker. The 10-cup Bunn® coffeemakers have either a black or white plastic base and top, and measure 14 ¼-inches high by 7-inches wide by 13 ¾ -inches deep. The word “BUNN®” is printed on the front of the machine in chrome.
Sold at: Department and hardware stores nationwide between May 2004 and January 2006 for about $100.
Manufactured in: United States
Remedy: Consumers should unplug the coffeemaker and allow it to cool (for at least three hours) before checking if they have one of the recalled units. Consumers can contact the firm to obtain a free factory repair, a free in-home repair kit, or purchase a new unit at a discount.
Consumer Contact: For more information, consumers should call Bunn-O-Matic at (800) 385-2652 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.regcen.com/bunnrecall
For more information, please click on the following link.
http://www.cpsc.gov/CPSCPUB/PREREL/prhtml06/06220.html
Agio International's Outdoor Steel Dome Fireplaces Sold at Lowe's Stores Recalled Due to Fire Hazard.
Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. (To access color photos of the following recalled products, see CPSC's Web site at www.cpsc.gov.)
Name of Product: "Garden Treasures" Steel Dome Fireplaces
Units: About 33,800
Importer: L G Sourcing, Inc., of North Wilkesboro, N.C.
Manufacturer: Agio International Co. LTD, of China
Hazard: Touch-up paint used on the fireplace's exterior can ignite during use, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: There have been two reports of paint on the fireplace's exterior igniting. No injuries have been reported.
Description: The recalled fireplace consists of a round fire bowl that rests on four legs, with a chimney cap and hood. The fireplace is made of steel and is painted black. They are about 3-feet tall and 2- feet wide. The item number, 91023, is printed on the package materials.
Sold at: Lowe's stores exclusively nationwide from August 2005 through July 2006 for about $100.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the fireplaces immediately and return them to any Lowe's store to receive a full refund.
Consumer Contact: For more information, contact L G Sourcing at (866) 284-9161 anytime, or visit the Lowe's Home Centers, Inc. Web site at www.lowes.com.
For more information, please click on the following link.
http://www.cpsc.gov/CPSCPUB/PREREL/prhtml06/06249.html
CPSC Warns of Fuel Leak Hazards When Using Tecumseh Engines.
| Power Equipment | Brand Names |
| Two-Stage Snow Throwers | Ariens, Craftsman, Cub Cadet, Huskee, Husqvarna, MTD Gold Series, Murray, Toro, Poulan Pro, Troy-Bilt, White Outdoor, Yard Machines, Yard Man |
| Log Splitters | Yard Machines |
| Ice Augers and Post Hole Diggers | Jiffy, Eskimo, Earthquake, Hoffco, MEPCO |
| Fun-Karts | Carter Brothers, Ken Bar |
| Generators | Coleman Powermate, Northstar |
| Lawn Vac/Chipper | Agri-Fab, Craftsman |
| Lawn Mower | Toro |
| String Trimmers | Ariens |
The Engines were sold from September 2005 through January 2006. The fuel line on these engines can become loose or disconnected, resulting in a fuel leak. This can pose a fire hazard to consumers.
Consumers should stop using their equipment until they receive a free inspection and possible repair if necessary. Note: Never store engine with fuel in tank in a building with potential sources of ignition such as hot water or space heaters, clothes dryer, electric motors, etc.
For more information, call Tecumseh toll-free at (888) 271-40-48 between 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit Tecumseh's Web site at www.tecumsehpower.com – Consumers should have their engine model, Spec number, and DOM information available.
For more information, please click on the following link.
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml06/06130.html
CPSC Warns of Fire and Burn Hazards When Using Forever-Glo Nite Lites.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in conjunction with the American Tack and Hardware Company, has issued a press release announcing a recall associated with their Forever-Glo Nite Lites (Lowe's Item Numbers 76125 and 76175). The Nite Lites were sold from May 2004 through December 2005. An electrical short circuit in the nite lite can cause it to overheat and smolder or melt which can burn consumers or result in a fire.
Consumers should stop using the recalled nite lites immediately. If the units are plugged into the wall, turn off the power at the circuit box, and remove the light from the wall socket and contact the firm for a full refund or two free replacement nite lites.
For more information, please click on the link below or call American Tack and Hardware Company at the following number: (800)420-7511 between the hours of 8 a.m and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit their website at www.amertack.com or www.recall-center.com.
For more information, please click on the following link.
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml06/06109.html
Milano Stools Sold at Lowe's Stores Recalled Due to Fall Hazard.
Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. (To access color photos of the following recalled products, see CPSC's Web site at www.cpsc.gov.)
Name of Product: Milano Counter and Bar Stools
Units: About 3,800
Manufacturer: FDL Inc., of Kokomo, Ind.
Hazard: The recalled stools can be unstable due to missing screws, loose screws or wrongly sized screws, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The recalled stools have four legs, are made of wood, and have dark brown or black seats. The counter stool is 24 inches tall and the bar stool is 30 inches tall. The stools have item numbers 202448 and 118136, which can be found on the packaging material.
Sold at: Lowe's stores nationwide from October 28, 2005 through May 23, 2006 for about $40.
Manufactured in: United States
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the stools immediately, look for missing or loose screws, and if the stools are unstable consumers should return them to any Lowe's store to receive a full refund.
Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Lowe's stores toll-free at (866) 284-9160 anytime, or visit www.lowes.com, the Lowe's Home Centers, Inc. Web site.
For more information, please click on the following link.
http://www.cpsc.gov/CPSCPUB/PREREL/prhtml06/06247.html
Cooper Lighting Recalls Fluorescent Shop Lights Due to Electrical Shock Hazard.
Name of Product: Metalux Fluorescent Shop Lights
Units: About 274,000
Distributor: Cooper Lighting Inc., a division of Cooper Industries, of Houston, Texas
Hazard: When the two prongs on the plug's electrical cord are touched simultaneously while lamps are installed, the light can pose an electric shock hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: Cooper Lighting has received six reports of consumers experiencing an electric shock. No serious injuries have occurred.
Description: This recall involves the Metalux fluorescent shop lights Model 9240. Only date codes between December 1, 2006 (“344 06”) and September 14, 2007 (“257 07”) are included in this recall. The date code format includes the day and the year. For example, “344 06” refers to the 344th day of year 2006, or December 1, 2006. The model number and date code can be found on the packaging and on labels adhered to the fixture housing.
Sold at: Major home center and hardware stores nationwide from January 2007 to October 2007 for between $8 and $10.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the light fixture immediately and uninstall it according to instructions posted at www.cooperlighting.com. The fixture should be returned to the place of purchase for a full refund or credit.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Cooper Lighting at (800) 440-1676 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.cooperlighting.com.
For more information, please click on the following link.
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08089.html
CPSC, LG Sourcing and Lowe's Announce Recall of GardenPlus Industrial Garden Carts
Name of product: GardenPlus Industrial Garden Cart
Units: 196,788
Importer/Distributor: LG Sourcing, Inc. of North Wilkesboro, N.C.; Lowe's Home Centers, Inc. of North Wilkesboro, N.C.; and Lowe's HIW, Inc. of Washington, D.C.
Hazard: Over-inflation of the tires can break the metal tire rim, causing users and bystanders to be struck with pieces of metal.
Incidents/Injuries: LG Sourcing and Lowe's are aware of four incidents involving the metal rim assembly breaking during over-inflation of the tires. Three injuries occurred, including a fractured wrist, fractured fingers, and bruised hands.
Description: The recalled GardenPlus Industrial Garden Carts, item number 128483, were made between November 2002 and April 2004. The garden cart is a four-wheeled pull wagon with a yellow mesh steel-gauge bed and reinforced sides. The cart is approximately 20 inches wide by 30 inches long and 20 inches high. This recall affects all carts sold between March 2003 and October 2004 without metal washers on the outside tire rims.
Sold at: Lowe's retail establishments nationwide from March 2003 through October 2004. Sold for about $70.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Owners will receive a direct shipment of a free set of replacement wheels.
Consumer Contact: Contact Lowe's Garden Cart Recall Hotline toll-free at (800) 444-6742 anytime or visit the Lowe's Web site at www.lowes.com for more information.
For more information, please click on the following link:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml05/05062.html
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