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Energy Saver and Marathon Compact Fluorescent Dimmable Reflector Flood Lamps Recalled Due to Laceration Hazard Name of Product: Energy-saver a/k/a/Marathon or Marathon Classic Compact Fluorescent Dimmable Reflector lamps Units: About 1.86 million Manufacturer: Philips Lighting Company of Somerset, N.J. Hazard: The glue that attaches the glass outer envelope or globe to the body of the…
Thermostats Recalled Due to Burn Hazard Name of Product: Electric Baseboard and Fan Heater Thermostats Units: About 77,000 Importer: Honeywell International Inc., of Morris Township, N.J. Hazard: The thermostats can overheat, causing them to melt and smoke. This poses a burn hazard to the consumer. Incidents/Injuries: Honeywell has received 16 reports of thermostats melting. There…
Changzhou Globe Tool Group Recalls Due to Laceration or Amputation Hazard; 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…
Lennox Industries Recalls to Repair Garage Heaters Due to Fire Hazard Name of Product: Garage heaters Units: About 440 Distributor: Lennox Industries Inc., of Richardson, Texas Manufacturer: Lennox Industries Inc., of Richardson, Texas or Advanced Distributor Products (ADP) LLC, of Grenada, Miss. Hazard: Some heaters were manufactured without a required flame rollout switch, which is…
Kawasaki Motor Recalls Backpack Blowers Due to Fire Hazard Name of Product: Gasoline-Powered Backpack Blowers Units: About 3,400 in the United States and 100 in Canada Importer: Kawasaki Motor Corp. U.S. A., of Irvine, Calif. Hazard: The gasoline tank can split and leak fuel, posing a fire hazard to consumers. Incidents/Injuries: No incidents or injuries…
Kohler Courage Engines Recalled; Laceration Hazard Posed Kohler is recalling it’s twin-cycle Courage engines sold with Husqvarna, Cub Cadet, and Troy-Built lawn tractors due to a laceration hazard. Apparently a wire connector on the engine can become disconnected causing the operator’s seat switch to fail. The disconnected wire prevents the the blades from being shut down.…
Strollers Recalled to Repair by phil&teds USA Due to Amputation and Laceration Hazards Name of Product: Jogging Strollers Units: About 22,000 in the United States and 7,200 in Canada Importer: phil&teds USA Inc., of Fort Collins, CO Hazard: When folding and unfolding the stroller, a consumer’s finger can become caught in the hinge mechanism, posing…
ADP Recalls to Repair Unit Heaters Due to Fire Hazard Name of Product: ADP FOA series unit heaters Units: About 400 Distributor: Advanced Distributor Products (ADP) LLC, of Grenada, Miss. Manufacturer: Lennox Industries Inc., of Richardson, Texas or Advanced Distributor Products (ADP) LLC, of Grenada, Miss. Hazard: Some heaters were manufactured without a required flame…
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