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Ryobi Corded Circular Saws Sold Exclusively at Home Depot Recalled By One World Technologies Inc. Due to Laceration Hazard
The return spring on the circular saw's lower blade guard can break, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
Posted on: 01/14/2009 | 0 Feedback(s)
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The Toro Company Reannounces Recall of Electric Blowers Due to Projectile Hazards
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.
Posted on: 12/18/2008 | 0 Feedback(s)
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Homelite Consumer Products Announce Recall to Repair Chain Saws Due to Chain Brake Failure
The chain brake can fail to stop the chain on its first application, posing a risk of laceration to consumers.
Posted on: 11/05/2008 | 1 Feedback(s)
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DEWALT Recalls Cordless Brad Nailers Due to Injury 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.
Posted on: 08/12/2008 | 0 Feedback(s)
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CPSC, Kyodo America Recall LawnBott Lawn Mowers Due to Laceration Hazard
The cutting blades continue to rotate when the mower is lifted from the ground and the spacing on the side of the lawn mower could allow room for a consumer's foot to go beyond the shield and be struck by the blade. Both instances pose a serious laceration hazard to consumers.
Posted on: 05/02/2008 | 1 Feedback(s)
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DEWALT Recalls Table Saws Due to Laceration Hazard
The pivot bracket on the saw can separate which can misalign the blade and the fence and cause kick back. This poses a laceration hazard to consumers.
Posted on: 05/02/2008 | 0 Feedback(s)
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Portable Air Compressors Sold Exclusively at Advance Auto Parts Stores Recalled Due to Fire and Electrical Hazards
The compressor's motor can overheat and ignite the protective cover, posing a fire hazard to consumers. Also, the cover might not prevent internal components from being touched, which poses an electrical shock hazard.
Posted on: 03/20/2008 | 0 Feedback(s)
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Louisville Ladder Recalls Extension Ladders Due to Fall Hazard
The extension or "fly" section can fail to lock, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Posted on: 02/21/2008 | 0 Feedback(s)
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Campbell Hausfeld Recalls Air Compressors Following Fires
Protective covers on the compressor's motor are not made from proper flame retardant material and can ignite, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Posted on: 02/01/2008 | 0 Feedback(s)
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DeWALT Recalls Cordless Drills due to Fire Hazard
The trigger switch of the cordless drill can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Posted on: 12/26/2007 | 0 Feedback(s)
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