April 7, 2021Tools & Hardware
One Million Greenworks and Powerworks Pressure Washer Spray Guns Recalled Due to Impact Injury Hazard; Distributed by Hongkong Sun Rise Trading
Hazard: The spray gun connector can break, causing the hose and/or parts of the connector to become dislodged during use, posing an impact injury hazard to the user.
December 9, 2020Tools & Hardware
Black & Decker Recalls CRAFTSMAN 10-Inch Corded Chain Saws Due to Laceration Hazard
Hazard: The chain saw can start unexpectedly without operation of the switch when the extension cord adaptor is connected upside down, posing a laceration hazard.
December 9, 2020Tools & Hardware
Fiskars Brands Recalls 16 Foot Pole Saw/Pruners Due to Laceration Hazard
Hazard: The telescoping poles of the pole saw/pruner can separate, causing the poles to come apart and fall down and the saw blade and pruner head to drop, posing a laceration hazard.
September 16, 2020Tools & Hardware
MWE Investments Recalls Westinghouse Portable Generators Due to Fire Hazard
Hazard: The recalled portable generators can leak fuel, posing a fire and burn hazard.
August 26, 2020Tools & Hardware
CMP Group Recalls Dock Ladders Due to Laceration Hazard
Hazard: The edges on the side of the steps are sharp and can cut consumers, posing a laceration hazard.
January 23, 2020Tools & Hardware
STIHL Recalls Pressure Washers Due to Injury Hazard
Hazard: The pressure washer nozzle can disconnect from the spray wand when under pressure during use, posing an injury hazard.
August 30, 2019Tools & Hardware
RH Recalls Children's Chairs and Stools Due to Violation of Federal Lead Paint Ban
Hazard: Paint on the chairs and stools contain levels of lead that exceed the federal lead paint ban. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
July 24, 2019Tools & Hardware
Porter Cable Table Saws Sold Exclusively at Lowe's Stores Recalled Due to Fire Hazard; Made by Chang Type
Hazard: The motor can overheat, creating a fire hazard.
March 20, 2019Tools & Hardware
American Honda Recalls Portable Generators Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Hazard: The portable generator can leak gasoline from the fuel valve, posing fire and burn hazards.
November 1, 2018Tools & Hardware
Black & Decker Recalls Hammer Drills Due to Injury Hazard
Hazard: The side handle sold with the drill can slip or break, leading to a loss of control of the tool, posing an injury hazard
October 10, 2018Tools & Hardware
Briggs & Stratton Recalls Portable Generator Fuel Tank Replacement Caps, Due to Fire Hazard
Hazard: The fuel tank replacement caps lack ventilation holes which allow pressure to build up in the fuel tank, posing a fire hazard.
June 20, 2018Tools & Hardware
Werner Recalls Aluminum Ladders Due to Fall Hazard
Hazard: The ladders can break while in use, posing a fall hazard to the user.
May 14, 2018Tools & Hardware
Harbor Freight Tools Recalls Chainsaws Due to Serious Injury Hazard
Hazard: The power switch can malfunction and allow the chainsaw to continue operating after the operator moves the switch to the "off" position, posing a serious injury hazard to the operator.
April 20, 2018Tools & Hardware
Briggs & Stratton Recalls Surface Cleaners Due to Injury Hazard
Hazard: The surface cleaner's spray bar can break and detach from the central hub, causing broken pieces to strike consumers, posing an injury hazard.
December 19, 2017Tools & Hardware
Squatty Potty Recalls Children's Toilet Step Stools Due to Injury and Fall Hazards
Hazard: The top removable step (hat) on the recalled children's toilet step stools can detach while a child is standing on it, posing injury and fall hazards.
December 5, 2017Tools & Hardware
Metabo Recalls Rat Tail Angle Grinders Due to Laceration Hazard
Hazard: The on-off switch can lock in the "on" position, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
September 20, 2017Tools & Hardware
John Deere Recalls Lawn Tractors and Service Part Transmissions Due To Crash Hazard
Hazard: The transmission can fail, posing a crash hazard.
March 31, 2017Tools & Hardware
Black+Decker Portable Table Saws Made by Rexon Recalled Due to Laceration and Impact Injury Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Walmart
Hazard: The table saw stand can collapse unexpectedly, posing laceration and impact injury hazards to the operator.
March 23, 2017Tools & Hardware
Wing Enterprises Recalls Little Giant Ladders Due to Fall Hazard
Hazard: The ladder's locking pins/rung fasteners can fail, posing a fall hazard to consumers on the ladder.
March 7, 2017Tools & Hardware
Craftsman Portable Table Saws Made by Rexon Recalled Due to Laceration and Impact Injury Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Sears
Hazard: The table saw's stand can collapse unexpectedly, posing laceration and impact injury hazards to the operator.
February 23, 2017Tools & Hardware
STIHL Recalls Chain Saws Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Hazard: The fuel line can leak, posing fire and burn hazards.
December 15, 2016Tools & Hardware
Craftsman Brand Chainsaws Recalled by MTD Southwest Due to Fire Hazard
Hazard: The chainsaws can leak fuel, posing a fire hazard.
December 15, 2016Tools & Hardware
Remington Brand Chainsaws Recalled by MTD Southwest Due to Fire Hazard
Hazard: The chainsaws can leak fuel, posing a fire hazard.
October 20, 2016Tools & Hardware
Makita Recalls Circular Saws Due to Laceration Hazard
Hazard: The lower blade guard can malfunction and expose the blade, posing a laceration hazard and risk of injury to the consumer.
October 6, 2016Tools & Hardware
Gleason Recalls Hand Trucks Due to Laceration and Injury Hazards
Hazard: The wheel's plastic rims can break when overinflated, posing a laceration or injury hazard.
August 25, 2016Tools & Hardware
All Power Portable Generators Recalled by J.D. North America Due to Explosion, Fire and Burn Hazards
Hazard: The fuel tank can leak, posing explosion, fire and burn hazards.
August 9, 2016Tools & Hardware
Kohler Power Systems Recalls Portable Generators Due to Shock Hazard
Hazard: The generators have a wiring error, which can result in an electrical shock risk if an electrical device is plugged into the generator.
June 14, 2016Tools & Hardware
Direct Distributors Recalls Angle Grinders Due to Risk of Laceration
Hazard: The spring-loaded safety switch can fail and allow the grinder to turn on even with the safety switch locked in place, posing a finger, hand or other laceration risk.
May 11, 2016Tools & Hardware
Robert Bosch Tool Recalls Grinders Due to Risk of Burns
Hazard: The grinder can overheat while in use, causing the brush covers to melt and expose the end of the brush holder, posing a risk of burns to the consumer.
August 19, 2015Tools & Hardware
Grizzly Recalls Table Saws Due to Laceration and Impact Hazards (Recall Alert)
Hazard: The motor pulley can come loose and hit the table saw blade, causing the blade teeth to break into flying metal fragments, posing a risk of laceration or impact injury to consumers.