990 recalls in appliances, HVAC and water heaters, generators, and power tools.
Troy-Bilt 4-Cycle Gasoline
Hazard: The blade that trims the excess string of these weed trimmers can detach from the plastic shield covering the trimmer head. The blade can be thrown outward, hitting the user or bystander, resulting in a laceration.
TB425CSTB525CSGenerac Power Systems Inc.
Hazard: The plastic fuel tanks can leak. If an ignition source is present, a fire or explosion can occur.
0041930EHF0043290EHF0045050EHF+12 moreWarm Mist CareFree®
Hazard: Water from the humidifier can leak into the unit's electrical compartment, posing a fire hazard.
Porter-Cable Cordless Brad
Hazard: The nailer can eject a nail while the switch is in the "off" position, if the trigger is pulled and it is placed on a surface. This can pose a serious injury to consumers or bystanders.
BN200V12Welbilt Electronic
Hazard: The lid on these pressure cookers can open prematurely while contents are under pressure, and hot contents can be expelled, posing a burn hazard.
PC501Vermont American® 13-inch-Long Masonry
Hazard: The drill bit packages are not properly labeled with precautionary information on proper use and operation. These and other manufacturers' 13-inch bits can bend when run at a high speed without being in contact with a work surface, resulting in loss of control of the drill and possible lacerations. The safety label should read: "! WARNING Read, understand and comply with tool manual before use. Wear eye protection. Max operating speed 600 RPM. At higher speeds the bit is likely to bend if allowed to rotate freely without contacting the work. Start drilling at low RPM and with bit tip in contact with work. To avoid bit bowing - Apply pressure only in direct line with bit and do not apply excessive pressure. Bits can bind, causing breakage or loss of control. Do not use in hammer drills or in drill press."
Sunbeam
Hazard: These ranges lack an adequate heat shield, and can cause scorching of certain flooring materials directly under the appliance.
Ice Augers
Hazard: The fuel line on these engines can become loose or disconnected, resulting in a fuel leak. This can pose a fire hazard to consumers.
Valsi Single Phase
Hazard: The fuel tanks can crack and leak fuel, posing a risk of fires and burn injuries.
G38MG0750RVG42MG0750RVG55MG0900RV+1 moreBradley Technologies (Canada) Inc.
Hazard: In addition to the electric cord that plugs into the wall, these units have an electric cord with prongs on both ends that connect the generator to the smoker. If the unit is plugged into the wall socket and one end of the connecting cord is unplugged, there is an electric shock hazard.
BTST02BTIS1Homelite Vac Attack II
Hazard: The blowers are missing the doors covering the vacuum inlet. This exposes the blower's fan blade, posing a risk of finger laceration to the user.
UT08542UT08542APorter-Cable
Hazard: The motor coil insulation can be worn away by vibration from the motor, which could pose a shock hazard.