No. 02-235Power Tools
CPSC and Shindaiwa Announce Recall of Hedge Trimmers Sold in California
Shindaiwa
Hazard: The catalytic muffler can overheat and damage the fuel tank, posing a fire hazard.
Models
HT231DH231Power Tools recalls
Recalls involving corded, cordless, and outdoor power tools and their dedicated batteries.
- Indexed notices
- 338
- Primary source
- U.S. CPSC
Recall results
No. 02-234Power Tools
CPSC, Black & Decker Announce Recall to Repair Cordless Drill/Drivers
Firestorm and "Quantum Pro" cordless
Hazard: The drill's switch can malfunction and overheat, posing the possibility of a fire hazard to consumers.
No. 02-233Power Tools
CPSC, Black & Decker Announce Recall to Repair Table Saws
Black and Decker (U.S.) Inc.
Hazard: The motor housing on the saw may crack, posing a risk of electric shock to consumers.
Models
BT2500200128-CT200148-CTNo. 02-220Power Tools
CPSC, Excel Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Riding Lawn Mowers
Hustler "FasTrak" riding lawn
Hazard: Excessive heat, vibrations and wear causes the fuel line to droop over time and rub against the transmission fan, causing the fuel line to be cut. This poses a fire hazard and a risk of burn injuries to consumers.
No. 02-219Power Tools
CPSC, MTD Products Inc. Announce Recall of Grass Bags Used On Electric Lawn Mowers
MTD Products Inc.
Hazard: The lawn mowers have a rear-mounted grass bag that does not seal properly to the rear door of the mower, allowing grass and other debris to be thrown out at the top of the bag. This could result in injury to the operator or bystanders.
Models
18A-407-00018A-407-062No. 02-549Power Tools
CPSC, Snapper, Inc. Recall Lawn Mowers
Snapper lawn
Hazard: The walk-behind lawn mowers' side discharge deflector, which is sold as an accessory for these models, is defective. The material used to manufacture the side discharge deflector is not strong enough to prevent projectiles from flying out from under the mower deck, exposing consumers and by-standers to possible injuries from flying debris.
Models
216751BVP2167517BVNo. 02-157Power Tools
CPSC, Ryobi Technologies, Inc. Announce Recall of Hammer Drills
RYOBI hammer
Hazard: The on-off trigger can stick, or the lock-on button can jam, posing a risk of physical injury to consumers.
Models
HD501HD501KNo. 02-535Power Tools
CPSC and Sears Announce Recall of Riding Lawn Mower
Craftsman Lawn
Hazard: Under certain operating conditions, the vehicle's transmission may fail, causing a loss of drive and brake ability. Should this occur, the potential for personal injury and/or property damage exists.
No. 02-532Power Tools
CPSC, Country Home Products, Inc. Announce Recall for Repair of Cordless Electric Lawnmowers
Country Home Products, Inc.
Hazard: A wiring problem on the lawnmower's circuit board may cause some of the safety functions to become inoperable. The mower may continue to operate, after the Operator Presence Control Bar is released. The blade also may continue to spin for an extended period of time, after the mower has been shut off. Contact with a moving lawnmower blade can result in lacerations or serious injury to the hand or foot.
No. 02-135Power Tools
CPSC, DeWALT Industrial Tool Co. Announce Recall to Repair Circular Saws
DeWALT 7 1/4-inch
Hazard: The spindle on the saw may slip, causing the blade to contact the lower guard, posing a hazard to the consumer, from an exposed blade.
Models
DW368DW368KDW369CSKNo. 02-126Power Tools
CPSC, Exmark Manufacturing Announce Recall of Riding Mowers
Exmark- Commercial-grade Riding
Hazard: The riding mower's exhaust system can ignite fuel vapors from spilled fuel if the engine backfires.
No. 02-125Power Tools
CPSC, The Toro Company Announce Recall of Riding Mowers
Toro- Commercial-grade Riding
Hazard: The riding mower's exhaust system can ignite fuel vapors from spilled fuel if the engine backfires.