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CPSC, Barnett of the Caribbean Announce Recall of Showerhead Hot Water Heaters

Showerhead Hot

Hazard: The showerhead hot water heaters are attached to the shower's water supply piping and connected to a household's electrical supply source when central hot water is not available. Undersized wiring prevents this unit from being suitable in wet locations, the rotary switch is not waterproof and the installation instructions fail to recommend an electrical junction box, but instead recommend tape. Another hazard is the plastic enclosure, which poses an electrocution and fire hazard.

Dec 2, 2003No. 04-043Power Tools

CPSC, Bachtold Brothers Inc. Announce Recall of Brush Cutters

Bachtold Brothers Inc.

Hazard: The operator can come in contact with the rotating blade, even when disengaged, by pulling on the front of the mower deck while the engine is running, posing a serious injury hazard to consumers.

Models

B-800

Nov 6, 2003No. 04-027Appliances

CPSC, The Metal Ware Corp. Announce Recall of Deep Fryer Covers

The Metal Ware Corp.

Hazard: The mesh filter in the cover of the deep fryer can allow moisture to build in the oil reservoir, causing the oil reservoir to boil over during or shortly after use. This poses a burn hazard to consumers.

Models

DF-250TDF-1250TDF-1250TL

Oct 29, 2003No. 04-017Power Tools

CPSC, Shindaiwa Inc. Announce Recall of Hedge Trimmers

Professional

Hazard: The fuel cap on the hedge trimmer can leak, posing a fire and burn hazard.

Oct 22, 2003No. 04-013Power Tools

CPSC, Husqvarna Forest and Garden Co. Announce Recall to Repair Lawn Mowers

Husqvarna Forest and Garden Company

Hazard: A loose blade bolt could cause the blade to come loose or the blade adapter to crack, resulting in the blade falling off. Should this condition occur, the operator or a bystander could be injured.

Oct 15, 2003No. 04-009Power Tools

CPSC, Honda Power Equipment Manufacturing Inc. Announce Recall of Lawnmowers

Honda Power Equipment Manufacturing Inc.

Hazard: If the lawnmower strikes an object with sufficient force, the crankshaft can bend. Vibration created by a bent crankshaft can eventually result in a fatigue failure of the Roto-stop™ blade brake control assembly. This can allow the cutting blade to continue rotating after the blade control lever is released, posing a risk of injury to consumers.

Models

HRB216TXAHRB216HXA

Jul 24, 2003No. 03-164Power Tools

CPSC, Black & Decker Announce Recall to Repair 18-volt Cordless Drill/Drivers

Black & Decker 18-volt cordless

Hazard: The drill's switch can malfunction and overheat, posing the possibility of a fire hazard to consumers.

Jul 17, 2003No. 03-160Appliances

CPSC, Hamilton Beach and Proctor-Silex Announce Recall of Slow Cookers

Hamilton Beach/Proctor-Silex

Hazard: The handles on the base of the slow cookers can break, posing a risk of burns from hot food spilling onto consumers.

Models

33320FD33625A

Jul 15, 2003No. 03-548Power Tools

CPSC, Toro Company Recall Riding Lawn Mowers

TimeCutter Z Riding Lawn

Hazard: The actuator arm could fail, resulting in a loss of transmission control and risk of personal injury.

Models

38-INCH42-INCH

Jul 2, 2003No. 03-156HVAC & Water Heaters

CPSC, Firms Announce Recall of GSW Water Heaters With S.I.T. Temperature Controls

GSW Industries Inc.

Hazard: A potential burn hazard from ignition flashback or an increase in tank water temperature.

May 22, 2003No. 03-129HVAC & Water Heaters

CPSC, United General Supply Co. Announce Recall of Extension Cords

United General Supply Co.

Hazard: The extension cords have undersized conductors and no over-current protection, which causes overheating, presenting a shock and fire hazard.

May 8, 2003No. 03-124Power Tools

CPSC, Homelite Announce Recall of Chainsaws

Homelite Consumer Products, Inc.

Hazard: These saws can operate while the engine is at the "idle" setting, posing a risk of serious lacerations to the operator and bystanders.

Models

UT10946

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