Homeowner product recalls
732 federal recalls on file. Federal recalls for home and yard equipment — pools, ladders, lawn mowers, generators, smoke detectors, ceiling fans, garage doors. Sourced from the CPSC.
- 2002-01-23CPSCBlack & Decker (U.S.) Inc., of Towson, Md.CPSC, Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc., Announce Recall to Repair Cordless Electric Lawn Mowers
The clips holding the control cable to the handle may be missing, which could cause the blade control device to fail and keep the mower blade running, when it should stop. If the blade control device fails, consumers could suffer serious injuries.
- 2002-01-04CPSCDeere & Company, of Moline, Ill.CPSC, Deere & Co. Announce Recall of Lawn Tractors
The fuel tank can crack and leak fuel, posing a fire hazard and risk of burn injuries to consumers.
- 2001-12-14CPSCDeVilbiss Air Power Co., of Jackson, Tenn.CPSC, DeVilbiss Air Power Co. Announce Recall of Porter-Cable Portable Generators
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.
- 2001-12-11CPSCCub Cadet Corp., of Cleveland, OhioCPSC, Cub Cadet Corp. Announce Recall of Garden Tractors
The tractor's rear wheel can loosen and spin free on its axle, resulting in a loss of power to the wheel and brake, which poses the risk of injury to consumers.
- 2001-11-16CPSCThe Grasshopper Co.. of Moundridge, Kan.CPSC, The Grasshopper Company Announce Recall of Riding Lawn Mowers
The fuel tank could leak gasoline, posing a fire hazard and risk of burn injuries to consumers.
- 2001-11-09CPSCSears, Roebuck and Co., of Hoffman Estates, Ill.CPSC, Sears Announce Recall of Electric Chain Saws and Electric Edgers
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.
- 2001-10-18CPSCThe American Water Heater Co., of Johnson City, Tenn.CPSC, American Water Heater Co. Announce Recall to Replace Burners in Gas Water Heaters
The burners could produce excess carbon monoxide (CO), posing a risk of CO poisoning to consumers.
- 2001-10-16CPSCWhirlpool Corp., of Benton Harbor, Mich.CPSC, Whirlpool Announce Recall of Microwave-Hood Combinations
These units can overheat and catch fire.
- 2001-09-26CPSCMaytag Corp., of Newton, IowaCPSC, Maytag Corp. Announce Recall to Repair of Amana Gas Ranges
During the broil and self-clean modes, the range can emit high levels of carbon monoxide (CO), presenting the potential for CO poisoning to consumers. Additionally, during the broil and self-clean modes, the temperature of the storage drawer can become extremely high, presenting the risk of burn injuries to consumers. The ranges are safe to use for baking and for cooking on the surface burners.
- 2001-09-06CPSCYork International Corporation, of York Pa.CPSC, York International Corporation Announce Recall of Gas Furnaces
York's quality assurance and manufacturing investigation found these furnaces could have detached heat exchanger tubes. A separated heat exchanger tube could result in leakage of flue gases, including carbon monoxide, which could result in serious injury or death.
- 2001-09-05NHTSA-EquipmentSuburban Manufacturing COSuburban Manufacturing CO — SUBURBAN/RECREATIONAL VEHICLE FURNACE
IF CARBON MONOXIDE IS NOT DETECTED, IT COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
- 2001-08-28CPSCSnapper Inc., of McDonough, Ga.CPSC, Snapper Announce Recall of Walk-Behind Lawn Mowers
Lawn mowers that have a serial number beginning with a 0 may exhibit improper blade retention that could injure the operator or a bystander, if the blade separates from the mower's housing. In addition, all Snapper mowers purchased after January 1, 2001, with serial numbers between 11020001 and 11024924, may have crankshafts that also adversely affect blade retention and require modification by a Snapper dealer.
- 2001-07-20CPSCToroToro Company Recall of Riding Mowers
Fire & Fire-Related Burn
- 2001-07-18NHTSA-EquipmentHUNTER MANUFACTURING CO.HUNTER MANUFACTURING CO. — HUNTER/AUXILIARY HEATER
THE VEHICLE COULD CATCH FIRE OR EMIT CARBON MONOXIDE,POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY, ILLNESS, OR DEATH.
- 2001-07-05CPSCCans Unlimited Inc. (CUI), of Greer, S.C.CPSC, Cans Unlimited, Inc. Announce Recall of Kerosene Heaters/ Cookers
The recalled units are not approved for use indoors. Use indoors can lead to injury and possibly death from carbon monoxide poisoning. The cookers also do not have an automatic extinguishing mechanism that would operate if they turned over, and lack adequate guarding.
- 2001-06-25NHTSA-EquipmentLoad Rite Trailers, Inc.Load Rite Trailers, Inc. — LOAD RITE/SNOWMOBILE TRAILER
IF THE TUBING HAS A COMPLETE FRACTURE FAILURE, THE TRAILER TIRE WILL CONTACT THE DECK OF THE TRAILER AND RESULT IN DIFFICULT TO SEVERE HANDLING OF BOTH THE TRAILER AND THE TOW VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 2001-05-29CPSCGarden Way Inc., of Troy, N.Y.CPSC, Garden Way Announce Recall of Trimmers/Mowers
The trimmer heads, which control the cutting cords, can split and detach, posing a serious injury risk to consumers.
- 2001-05-02CPSCTools Exchange Inc., of Lynwood, Calif.CPSC, Tools Exchange Inc. Announce Recall of Novelty Cigarette Lighters
The lighters do not have child-resistant mechanisms, as required by federal law. Young children could ignite the lighters, presenting fire and burn hazards.
- 2001-03-14CPSCAriens Co., of Brillion, Wis.CPSC, Ariens Co. Announce Recall of Lawn Mowers
The piece attaching the blade to the mower can crack and break off. The broken piece or the blade can be propelled from underneath the mower, possibly injuring the operator or a bystander.
- 2001-02-15CPSCControlled Energy Corporation (CEC), of Waitsfield, Vt.CPSC, Controlled Energy Corporation Announce Recall of Water Heaters
The heaters can produce dangerous levels of carbon monoxide in the exhaust gas, which can cause serious injuries and death.
- 2001-01-25CPSCBlack & Decker (U.S.) Inc., of Towson, Md.CPSC, Black and Decker Inc. Announce Recall to Repair 12-inch Miter Saws
Bolts on the saws can loosen and the blade could detach, posing a risk of lacerations to consumers.
- 2001-01-24CPSCThe Trane Company, of Tyler, Texas, a division of American Standard Companies Inc.CPSC, Trane Company Announce Recall of Voyager Heating and Air Conditioning Systems
One of the three internal flue gas tubes extending from the heat exchanger can separate from the heat exchanger. This could allow flue gases, including carbon monoxide, to enter the building airstream. This could result in serious injury or death to building occupants.
- 2001-01-18CPSCCPSC Recommends Carbon Monoxide Alarm for Every Home
Under certain conditions, fuel-burning appliances can produce deadly CO. However, with proper installation and maintenance, they are safe to use.
- 2000-12-20CPSCWhite Outdoor Products Co., (a subsidiary of MTD Products Inc.) of Cleveland, OhioCPSC, White Outdoor Products Co. Announce Recall of Lawn and Garden Tractors
The hood latch on these tractors can damage the fuel tank and cause fuel to leak when the hood is raised and lowered, presenting a fire and explosion hazard.
- 2000-12-20CPSCDEWALT® Industrial Tool Co., of Baltimore, Md.CPSC, DEWALT® Industrial Tool Co. Announce Recall of Battery Chargers
The battery charger can fail to automatically shut off after the battery is fully charged, which can cause the battery to burst, and poses fire, burn and electrical shock hazards to consumers.
- 2000-12-07CPSCKent International Inc., of Parsippany, N.J.CPSC, Kent International and Kash 'N Gold Ltd. Announce Recall of Scooters
The Kent scooter handles can unexpectedly come out of the steering column if the clamp holding them in is not tight, causing the rider to lose control, fall and possibly suffer injuries. For the Kash 'N Gold scooters, the plastic "T" joint between the handlebars can break, causing the rider to lose control, fall and possibly suffer injuries.
- 2000-10-25CPSCThe Toro Co., of Bloomington, Minn.CPSC, Toro Co. Announce Recall of Lawn Mowers
The wiring on these mowers can short circuit, posing a fire hazard.
- 2000-09-28CPSCRainbow Play SystemsPlay Sets Recalled by Rainbow Play Systems
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- 2000-09-27CPSCConsolidated IndustriesCPSC Warns About Defective Furnaces in California
Fire & Fire-Related Burn
- 2000-09-27CPSCFirst AlertFire Extinguishers Recalled by BRK
Fire & Fire-Related Burn
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