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Recall Due to Burn and Fire Hazards Name of Product: Gas powered STIHL trimmers, brushcutters, KombiMotors, hedge trimmers, edgers, clearing saws, pole pruners, and backpack blowers that utilize a toolless fuel cap Units: About 2.3 million Manufacturer: STIHL Inc., of Virginia Beach, Va. Hazard: The level of ethanol and other fuel additives can…
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…
One World Technologies Recalls Sheet Sanders Due to Laceration Hazard A voluntary recall on Ryobi ¼ Sheet Sanders [model S651D] was announced yesterday. The sanders are manufactured in China by One World Technologies, Inc of Ansderson S.C. and over 300,000 units have been sold. Apparently pieces of the fan can break off from the fan assembly and…
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.…
DeVilbiss Recalls Air Compressors Due to Fire Hazard Name of Product: Air compressors Units: About 460,000 Manufacturer: DeVilbiss Air Power Company of Jackson, Tenn. Hazard: The air compressor motor can overheat, posing a fire hazard. Incidents/Injuries: DeVilbiss received nine reports of motors overheating, including three reports of fire damage to surrounding property. No injuries have…
Honda Recalls Snowblowers Due to Fire Hazard Name of Product: Honda Snowblowers Units: About 18,500 Importer: American Honda Motor Co. Inc., of Torrance, Calif. Hazard: The fuel tank joint and o-ring located on the underside of the fuel tank can seep or drip fuel over time, posing a fire hazard. Incidents/Injuries: Honda has received 90…
STIHL Inc. Recalls MS361C Chain Saws Due to Laceration Hazard Name of Product: STIHL MS 361C chain saws (C-Q version) Units: About 5,000 Manufacturer: STIHL Incorporated of Virginia Beach, Va. Hazard: The throttle trigger may stick after it has been released by the operator, which could cause the engine to continue to run at a…
Ryobi Table Saw Recalled Due to Laceration Hazard Name of Product: Ryobi RTS20 portable table-saws Units: About 21,500 Distributor: One World Technologies, of Anderson, S.C. Hazard: The saw blade on the motor carriage could be misaligned, posing a laceration hazard. Incidents/Injuries: The company received one report of a consumer being hit by a piece of…
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