Progress Lighting Recalls Ceiling-Mounted Outdoor Light Fixtures; Lights Can Fall Off Mounting and Injure Consumers

Posted by Editor Wed, 19 Mar 2008 14:30:00 GMT

Progress Lighting Recalls Ceiling-Mounted Outdoor Light Fixtures; Lights Can Fall Off Mounting and Injure Consumers A weld that affixes a mounting bracket to the ceiling pan can fail, which can cause the fixture to fall and injure nearby persons. Read more...

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Louisville Ladder Recalls Extension Ladders Due to Fall Hazard

Posted by Editor Wed, 20 Feb 2008 19:45:00 GMT

Louisville Ladder Recalls Extension Ladders Due to Fall Hazard The extension or "fly" section can fail to lock, posing a fall hazard to consumers. Read more...

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Car Charging Units Made By The Wenzel Co. for LL Bean Air Beds Recalled Due To Injury Hazard

Posted by Editor Thu, 31 Jan 2008 18:15:00 GMT

Car Charging Units Made By The Wenzel Co. for LL Bean Air Beds Recalled Due To Injury Hazard The batteries in the car charging unit can overheat when the car engine is running, causing the battery charging unit to burst. This can pose an injury hazard to consumers. Read more...

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John Deere Tractors Recalled Due to Collision Hazard

Posted by Editor Wed, 16 Jan 2008 16:30:00 GMT

The forward drive pedal can get stuck, posing a risk of loss of control and injury to the operator and bystanders.

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American Honda Motor Corp. Recalls Lawn Mowers Due to Laceration Hazard

Posted by Editor Wed, 19 Dec 2007 14:00:00 GMT

American Honda Motor Corp. Recalls Lawn Mowers Due to Laceration Hazard The cutting blades could rotate under power when the control lever is released. The lawn mowers do not comply with mandatory federal safety standards for lawn mowers. The spinning blade poses a serious laceration hazard to consumers. Read more...

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AutoZone Recalls Booster Cables Due to Electrical Hazard

Posted by Editor Thu, 13 Dec 2007 18:00:00 GMT

AutoZone Recalls Booster Cables Due to Electrical Hazard The booster cables clamps were assembled incorrectly resulting in reverse polarity. This poses an electrical shock and explosion hazard to consumers. Read more...

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Outdoor Vacuums with Honda Engines Recalled By Billy Goat Industries Inc. Due to Fire Hazard

Posted by Editor Wed, 12 Dec 2007 21:30:00 GMT

Outdoor Vacuums with Honda Engines Recalled By Billy Goat Industries Inc. Due to Fire Hazard The vacuum's fuel tank could crack and leak fuel. If gasoline leaking from the fuel tank is ignited, a fire or explosion can occur. This poses a fire and burn hazard to consumers.

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Polaris Recalls Certain Ranger Utility Vehicles Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Posted by Editor Thu, 06 Dec 2007 13:30:00 GMT

The utility vehicle's fuel tank can leak, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.

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Lazy Lounger Chairs and Recliners Sold at Dick's Sporting Goods Recalled for Collapsing Hazard

Posted by Editor Wed, 28 Nov 2007 19:30:00 GMT

The plastic support brackets can break and cause the chairs to collapse, posing a hazard to consumers. Read more...

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Meijer Inc. Recalls Firepits; Product Can Tip Over and Pose a Fire Hazard

Posted by Editor Tue, 27 Nov 2007 19:00:00 GMT

The legs of the firepit can bend or snap off during use, causing the firepit to tip over and in turn the fire can escape. This poses a fire hazard to consumers. Read more...

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American Honda Motor Corp. Recalls Lawn Mowers Due to Fire Hazard

Posted by Editor Thu, 08 Nov 2007 16:00:00 GMT

Due to a manufacturing defect, a crack can occur in the fuel tank causing a fuel leak. If gasoline leaking from the fuel tank is ignited, a fire or explosion can occur. Read more...

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Target Recalls Home Patio Sets Due to Fall Hazard

Posted by Editor Tue, 30 Oct 2007 16:00:00 GMT

Target Recalls Home Patio Sets Due to Fall Hazard The chair can collapse when weight is applied to the front end of the arm rests, posing a fall hazard to consumers. Read more...

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Kong Maxx Ladder Stands Sold at Gander Mountain Recalled Due to Fall Hazard

Posted by Editor Thu, 18 Oct 2007 14:40:00 GMT

Kong Maxx Ladder Stands Sold at Gander Mountain Recalled Due to Fall Hazard The ladder stands can become unstable while in use, causing the user to fall. The addition of one ladder section to the stand makes the platform further away from the bracing. When the stand is at its full height, the distance between the bracing and the platform may result in platform instability prior to attachment to and/or detachment from the tree. Read more...

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Deere & Company Recalls Utility Vehicles Due to Injury Hazard

Posted by Editor Wed, 17 Oct 2007 14:30:00 GMT

The brake calipers in the front of the utility vehicles may have been installed incorrectly, causing the vehicle to pull to one side during braking. This poses an injury hazard to consumers.

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Plow & Hearth Recalls Aluminum Chimeneas Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Posted by Editor Wed, 17 Oct 2007 14:30:00 GMT

A design flaw can cause the aluminum on the chimeneas to catch fire or melt under high temperatures, posing fire and burn hazards.

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Collections Etc. Inc. Announces Recall of Double Hammocks Due to Fall Hazard

Posted by Editor Fri, 12 Oct 2007 15:00:00 GMT

The wooden rods at the head and foot of the hammock used to extend the fabric can break, causing the hammock to collapse and the user to fall to the ground.

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