February 26, 2002Tools & Hardware
CPSC, Ingersoll-Rand Co. Announce Recall of Portable Air Compressors Sold Between 1983 and 1991
Hazard: Internal corrosion to the inner wall of the air receiver tank can cause the air tank to unexpectedly rupture, allowing pressurized air to suddenly and forcefully escape, posing risk of injury to consumers.
January 4, 2002Tools & Hardware
CPSC, Deere & Co. Announce Recall of Lawn Tractors
Hazard: The fuel tank can crack and leak fuel, posing a fire hazard and risk of burn injuries to consumers.
December 14, 2001Tools & Hardware
CPSC, DeVilbiss Air Power Co. Announce Recall of Porter-Cable Portable Generators
Hazard: A small hole in the generator's fuel tank, where it mounts to the frame, can leak fuel and pose a fire hazard to consumers.
November 16, 2001Tools & Hardware
CPSC, WCI Outdoor Products Inc. Announce Recall of Lawn Tractors
Hazard: The tank in the lawn tractor can crack and leak fuel, posing a fire hazard.
November 9, 2001Tools & Hardware
CPSC, Sears Announce Recall of Electric Chain Saws and Electric Edgers
Hazard: The plug at the end of the power cord of the chain saw and the edger may have exposed copper wires, presenting a possible electrocution hazard to consumers.
September 13, 2001Tools & Hardware
CPSC, Ryobi Technologies Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Circular Saws
Hazard: The lower blade guards on these saws can stick in the open position, posing a risk of serious injury to the operator and bystanders.
July 27, 2001Tools & Hardware
CPSC, Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp. Announce Recall of Electric Wrenches
Hazard: The wrenches have power cords that can release from the handle, posing an injury or electrocution hazard to consumers.
June 21, 2001Tools & Hardware
CPSC, Firms Announce Recall of Chain Saws and Child Table Seats
Hazard: A missing screw can cause the chain brake to fail to operate, presenting a laceration hazard to consumers. The seats were sold without a seat belt, posing a risk to children who climb out of the seat.
May 10, 2001Tools & Hardware
CPSC, Power Tool Manufacturers Announce Recall of Electric Drills
Hazard: The switches on these power tools, which were manufactured by Eaton Corp., of Cleveland, Ohio, can stick. The drills can continue to operate after the trigger is released, posing a risk of injury to consumers.
January 25, 2001Tools & Hardware
CPSC, DEWALT® Industrial Tool Co. Announce Recall to Repair 12-inch Miter Saws
Hazard: Bolts on the saws can loosen and the blade could detach, posing a risk of lacerations to consumers.
January 25, 2001Tools & Hardware
CPSC, Black and Decker Inc. Announce Recall to Repair 12-inch Miter Saws
Hazard: Bolts on the saws can loosen and the blade could detach, posing a risk of lacerations to consumers.
October 17, 2000Tools & Hardware
CPSC, Power Tool Manufacturers Announce Recall of Various Power Tools
Hazard: The switches on these power tools, which were manufactured by Eaton Corp, of Cleveland, Ohio, can stick. The tools can continue to operate after the trigger has been released, posing a risk of injury to consumers.
June 1, 2000Tools & Hardware
Grinders Recalled by S-B Power Tool
Hazard: Some grinders were shipped without the side handle, which is used to control and guide the tool. Use of the grinder without the side handle can cause consumers to lose control of the tool and be injured.