Clik here to view.
Rheem Recalls Oil-Fired Furnaces
Rheem recently announced a voluntary recall of around 14,000 units of the Rheem, Ruud, and United Refrigeration oil-fired furnaces. According to Rheem, if the furnace isn’t properly wired the oil...
View ArticleClik here to view.
True Value Wheelbarrow Recall
True Value Co. of Chicago announced the recall of around 17,000 wheelbarrows recently. I wondered what could possibly be so dangerous about a wheelbarrow that there would be a national recall — well,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Brave Products Reannounces Log Splitter Recall
Brave Products seems to be having a bigger issue with their hydraulics than they thought. Their semi-recent recall of a few splitters has been expanded to encompass quite a few more models. The issue...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Wagner Paint Sprayer Recall
The CPSC posted this recall of Wagner-brand paint sprayers due to a possible electrical shock hazard if you pry off the on/off switch. I’d say that was pretty obvious, but I know how serious things...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Recall: DeWalt Framing Nailers
DeWalt has recalled about 9,000 framing nailers because “the bump action trigger…could have been incorrectly asssembled during production, which would allow the nailer to eject a fastener unexpendedly...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Recall: Kidde Dual Sensor Smoke Alarm
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a voluntary recall of approximately 94,000 Kidde PI2000 dual sensor smoke alarms. The alarms can be identified by two buttons, “HUSH” and “PUSH AND...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Leather Shag, Baby — Recalled
That photo above isn’t astroturf. It’s a black leather shag rug. Really. And if you’re one of the 400 people who own one you should report immediately for taste adjustment be aware that importer...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Tube Tow Behind Hitch Might Break, Bust Your Head
The CSPC announced a recall today of about 94,000 Sevylor tow behind tubing kits. It seems the “quick hitch” connector that connects the tube to the boat can snap, “posing serious hazard to users.”...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Recalls: Black & Decker GH1000 Grasshog XP String Trimmer
Apparently owners of the GH1000 Grasshog XP String Trimmer largely ignored the earlier recall last year: reported injuries have still gone up from people continuing to operate the units in question....
View ArticleClik here to view.
Recall: Blue Ember Gas Grills
There are times when I’m very glad I don’t own a gas grill. I’m sure many people use them without issue, but I’ve heard of folks’ houses burning down after faulty shutdowns and any number of other...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Target Recalls Halloween Flashlights
If you bought one of the Halloween-themed flashlights pictured above from Target recently, you should “immediately stop using the flashlights and return the product to any Target store for a full...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Recall: Perfect Flame SLG Series Gas Grills
I’ve gotta go along with Sean when he said (in reporting a similar recall last August) “sometimes I’m glad I don’t own a gas grill.” The manufacturer and importer of the SLG series “Perfect Flame”...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Almost One Million Home Improvement Books Recalled
The CPSC this week announced the recall of almost one million home improvement books published between February 1975 and the present, including some you might find currently in Lowe’s. The problem:...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Yet Another Reason To Build Your Own Crib
Looking for another reason to take up Sean’s challenge and build a custom crib for your new family member? Caramia Furniture this week recalled about 1,000 drop-side cribs because the slats on the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Rockler Recalls LED Light Kits
One thing we all expect from LED lighting is cooler running — which is true of these Rockler models, too. But the CPSC reports they’ve got some wiring issues, too. About 2,200 LED light kits...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Mini-Bike/Go-Cart Recall: Build Your Own!
Baja, Inc. of Phoenix, AZ, announced a recall of around 300,000 mini-bikes and go-carts today. Apparently the affected models’ gas caps can leak or detach (potentially causing burns) and their...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Ryobi Recalls Drills Due To Fire Hazard
Ryobi started the recall today of around half a million 18V cordless drills due to a problem with the switch, which “can overheat posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.” The CPSC reports that...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Recall: Honda-Engined Mini-Tillers
The CSPC announced the recall of about 6,150 Honda and Mantis-branded mini-tillers, all sporting Honda GX25 mini four-stroke engines. They report that a rubber grommet (part of the engine’s fuel tank)...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Recall: Bosch Hammer Drills
Bosch announced the recall of approximately 20,000 hammer drills. According to the CPSC “the models have a grounding system and trigger switch that could cause ground wire abrasion and/or ground...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Stihl Chain Saw Recall
Stihl recently recalled around 5,000 chain saws as it’s possible for the throttle trigger to stick “after it has been released by the operator, which could cause the engine to continue to run at a...
View Article
