It's been a while, but here's a collective of recalls I feel strongly enough to pass on to everyone...
Product recalls include gasoline generators, fuel filters, lawn mowers, cordless drills, bath seats and so much more. OK, maybe not much more, but more.
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Powermate Generators Recall to Repair by Pramac America Due to Fire Hazard and were sold exclusively at Home Depot
The problem with the generator is that the fuel filter allows gasoline to leak, posing a fire hazard. There have been 51 reports of leaks but no fires or injuries have been reported.
The generators being recalled have "Powermate 5500" printed on the side of the black generator with wheels. Printed on a plate on the rear of the generators are serial numbers of the recalled units ranging from K003xxxxxQ through K090xxxxxQ.
They were sold at Home Depot stores in northeast, mid-west and southeast U.S. between February 2012 and August 2012.
Contact Pramac America to receive a free repair kit including a replacement filter, hose and hose clamps for fuel line.
Pramac America LLC (800) 445-1805 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or www.powermate.com and click on the Generator tab and then the Expert Advice followed by the Service Notification link for more information.
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Kawasaki Motors Recalls Lawn Mower Engines Due to Fire Hazard due to a potential leaking fuel filter, posing a fire hazard. Kawasaki has received 110 reports of fuel leaks but no injuries reported.
The models involved include Kawasaki FH, FR, FS and FX series engines used in riding and wide area, walk-behind lawnmowers made and sold under the following brand names: Ariens, Bad Boy Mowers, Big Dog, Bob-Cat, Bush Hog, Country Clipper, Cub Cadet, Dixie Chopper, Dixon, DR Power Equipment, Encore, Exmark, Ferris, Gravely, Hustler, Husqvarna, Land Pride, SCAG, Simplicity, Snapper Pro, Tiger Corp, Toro, Worldlawn and Woods. Engines may have also have been bought separately and used in other lawn mowers.
Recalled engines are 13 to 36 horsepower, air-cooled, v-twin engines. "Kawasaki" and the model number are printed on the top of all of the engines. In addition, the spec and serial numbers are printed on a label on one side of the engine.
The model, spec and serial numbers can be found in a table on CPSC's web site at http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml13/13040.html
Recalled items were sold between October 2011 and August 2012 for between $2000 and $10,000.
Contact Kawasaki or a Kawasaki dealer for a free repair.
Kawasaki Motors; toll-free (866) 836-446, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or online at www.kawpower.com or e-mail the firm at ffrecall@kmc-usa.com for more information.
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Kawasaki Motors Recalls more Fuel Filters for Lawn Mower and Utility Vehicle Engines Due to Fire Hazard
This recall is for Fuel Filters and Tune-Up Kits with Fuel Filters
The recalled fuel filters are white translucent plastic and attach to the fuel tubes on Kawasaki lawn mower and utility vehicle engines. The filters were sold separately and as part of engine tune-up kits. "VISU Filter" and a manufacturing date code number are on the top of the filter. The following date codes are included in this recall: 136/11 through 365/11 and 001/12 through 216/12. The tune-up kits say "Kawasaki Engine Tune-Up Kit" on the box. A part number is located on the top of the box. Recalled tune-up kits include one of the following part numbers: 99969-6189, 99969-6190, 99969-6191, 99969-6196 and 99969-6220.
Sold at Kawasaki dealers between August 2011 and August 2012.
Stop using products with the recalled fuel filters and contact Kawasaki or a Kawasaki dealer for a free repair. Toll-free at (866) 836-4463, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m .ET Monday through Friday, www.kawpower.com or e-mail ffrecall@kmc-usa.com
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Harbor Freight Tools Recalls Cordless Drill Due to Fire and Burn Hazard because the black trigger switch on the 19.2v cordless drill can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
The recall involves model number 96526. The drills are blue and black and have a black trigger switch. They have a 19.2v rechargeable battery pack. The drill's model number is located on a yellow label on the left side of the drill.
Stop using the drill, remove the rechargeable battery and contact Harbor Freight Tools to receive a free replacement drill at toll-free at (800) 444-3353, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or www.harborfreight.com and click on Recall Safety Information under Customer Service for more information. Consumers can also email the firm at recalls@harborfreight.com
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Children's Riding Toy Recalled by Step2 Due to Fall Hazard because children who lean too far forward on the seat can go over the handle bar and hit the ground. This, they call a fall hazard.
There have been a few incidents with one incident resulting in head bumps and one resulting in a minor concussion and cuts to the gum and lip from the child's front teeth.
It's called an X-Rider Car, is a red, plastic toy scooter with a yellow handlebar and seat, and two blue stickers that simulate headlights. It is 14 inches high, 14 inches wide and 19 inches long. The middle of the handle bar contains the Step2 logo. Step2's contact information is located on the rider's left side of the car. Children use their feet to propel the toy.
It as sold at Target and other retailers between January 2012 and August 2012 for around $25.
Contact Step2 to receive a free replacement toy, toll-free at (866) 860-1887, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.step2.com, and click on the "View Details" link under Recall Information for more information.
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Trampolines Recalled by Sportspower Due to Injury Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Sports Authority. The problem is that the legs can move out of position and puncture the jumping area, posing a risk of injury, including deep, penetrating puncture wounds, cuts and bruises to users of the trampoline.
It's the Sportspower Parkside model TR-14FT-COM trampolines. The model number is marked on the packaging and instruction manual. "Parkside" is printed on the enclosure net.
They were sold at Sports Authority stores between April 2007 through May 2012
Consumers should contact Sportspower to receive a free repair kit, toll-free at (888) 965-0565, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, online at www.sportspowerltd.net or email customerservice@sportspowerltd.net for more information.
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Dream On Me Recalls Bath Seats Due to Drowning Hazard because the bath seats fail to meet federal safety standards, including the requirements for stability. Specifically, the bath seats can tip over, posing a risk of drowning to babies.
There have been a few incidents and some of the seats have a Dream On Me label under or on the rear of the bath seats. Model numbers are also printed underneath the bath seats and on the product packaging and include the following product models and colors:
Model Name | Model Number | Color
Baby Bath Seat | 251B, 251O, 251P, 251Y | Green with orange tray, orange with beige tray or yellow with green tray Ultra 2 in 1 Infant Bath Tub and Toddler Bath Seat | 252B, 252P | Solid pink, blue or white body and a blue or pink bottom Niagra Baby Bath Seat | 253B, 253G, 253P, 253Y | White or blue body with a green, pink or orange insert
They were sold through various venues between July 2012 and September 2012.
You should stop using the recalled bath seats and contact Dream On Me to receive a free replacement bath tub, toll-free at (877) 201-4317 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.dreamonme.com and click on Recalls for more information.
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If the information above isn't enough, you can always hit up http://www.cpsc.gov/ and look up the official recall for more details. -Bruce
Product recalls include gasoline generators, fuel filters, lawn mowers, cordless drills, bath seats and so much more. OK, maybe not much more, but more.
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Powermate Generators Recall to Repair by Pramac America Due to Fire Hazard and were sold exclusively at Home Depot
The problem with the generator is that the fuel filter allows gasoline to leak, posing a fire hazard. There have been 51 reports of leaks but no fires or injuries have been reported.
The generators being recalled have "Powermate 5500" printed on the side of the black generator with wheels. Printed on a plate on the rear of the generators are serial numbers of the recalled units ranging from K003xxxxxQ through K090xxxxxQ.
They were sold at Home Depot stores in northeast, mid-west and southeast U.S. between February 2012 and August 2012.
Contact Pramac America to receive a free repair kit including a replacement filter, hose and hose clamps for fuel line.
Pramac America LLC (800) 445-1805 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or www.powermate.com and click on the Generator tab and then the Expert Advice followed by the Service Notification link for more information.
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Kawasaki Motors Recalls Lawn Mower Engines Due to Fire Hazard due to a potential leaking fuel filter, posing a fire hazard. Kawasaki has received 110 reports of fuel leaks but no injuries reported.
The models involved include Kawasaki FH, FR, FS and FX series engines used in riding and wide area, walk-behind lawnmowers made and sold under the following brand names: Ariens, Bad Boy Mowers, Big Dog, Bob-Cat, Bush Hog, Country Clipper, Cub Cadet, Dixie Chopper, Dixon, DR Power Equipment, Encore, Exmark, Ferris, Gravely, Hustler, Husqvarna, Land Pride, SCAG, Simplicity, Snapper Pro, Tiger Corp, Toro, Worldlawn and Woods. Engines may have also have been bought separately and used in other lawn mowers.
Recalled engines are 13 to 36 horsepower, air-cooled, v-twin engines. "Kawasaki" and the model number are printed on the top of all of the engines. In addition, the spec and serial numbers are printed on a label on one side of the engine.
The model, spec and serial numbers can be found in a table on CPSC's web site at http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml13/13040.html
Recalled items were sold between October 2011 and August 2012 for between $2000 and $10,000.
Contact Kawasaki or a Kawasaki dealer for a free repair.
Kawasaki Motors; toll-free (866) 836-446, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or online at www.kawpower.com or e-mail the firm at ffrecall@kmc-usa.com for more information.
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Kawasaki Motors Recalls more Fuel Filters for Lawn Mower and Utility Vehicle Engines Due to Fire Hazard
This recall is for Fuel Filters and Tune-Up Kits with Fuel Filters
The recalled fuel filters are white translucent plastic and attach to the fuel tubes on Kawasaki lawn mower and utility vehicle engines. The filters were sold separately and as part of engine tune-up kits. "VISU Filter" and a manufacturing date code number are on the top of the filter. The following date codes are included in this recall: 136/11 through 365/11 and 001/12 through 216/12. The tune-up kits say "Kawasaki Engine Tune-Up Kit" on the box. A part number is located on the top of the box. Recalled tune-up kits include one of the following part numbers: 99969-6189, 99969-6190, 99969-6191, 99969-6196 and 99969-6220.
Sold at Kawasaki dealers between August 2011 and August 2012.
Stop using products with the recalled fuel filters and contact Kawasaki or a Kawasaki dealer for a free repair. Toll-free at (866) 836-4463, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m .ET Monday through Friday, www.kawpower.com or e-mail ffrecall@kmc-usa.com
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Harbor Freight Tools Recalls Cordless Drill Due to Fire and Burn Hazard because the black trigger switch on the 19.2v cordless drill can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
The recall involves model number 96526. The drills are blue and black and have a black trigger switch. They have a 19.2v rechargeable battery pack. The drill's model number is located on a yellow label on the left side of the drill.
Stop using the drill, remove the rechargeable battery and contact Harbor Freight Tools to receive a free replacement drill at toll-free at (800) 444-3353, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or www.harborfreight.com and click on Recall Safety Information under Customer Service for more information. Consumers can also email the firm at recalls@harborfreight.com
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Children's Riding Toy Recalled by Step2 Due to Fall Hazard because children who lean too far forward on the seat can go over the handle bar and hit the ground. This, they call a fall hazard.
There have been a few incidents with one incident resulting in head bumps and one resulting in a minor concussion and cuts to the gum and lip from the child's front teeth.
It's called an X-Rider Car, is a red, plastic toy scooter with a yellow handlebar and seat, and two blue stickers that simulate headlights. It is 14 inches high, 14 inches wide and 19 inches long. The middle of the handle bar contains the Step2 logo. Step2's contact information is located on the rider's left side of the car. Children use their feet to propel the toy.
It as sold at Target and other retailers between January 2012 and August 2012 for around $25.
Contact Step2 to receive a free replacement toy, toll-free at (866) 860-1887, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.step2.com, and click on the "View Details" link under Recall Information for more information.
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Trampolines Recalled by Sportspower Due to Injury Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Sports Authority. The problem is that the legs can move out of position and puncture the jumping area, posing a risk of injury, including deep, penetrating puncture wounds, cuts and bruises to users of the trampoline.
It's the Sportspower Parkside model TR-14FT-COM trampolines. The model number is marked on the packaging and instruction manual. "Parkside" is printed on the enclosure net.
They were sold at Sports Authority stores between April 2007 through May 2012
Consumers should contact Sportspower to receive a free repair kit, toll-free at (888) 965-0565, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, online at www.sportspowerltd.net or email customerservice@sportspowerltd.net for more information.
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Dream On Me Recalls Bath Seats Due to Drowning Hazard because the bath seats fail to meet federal safety standards, including the requirements for stability. Specifically, the bath seats can tip over, posing a risk of drowning to babies.
There have been a few incidents and some of the seats have a Dream On Me label under or on the rear of the bath seats. Model numbers are also printed underneath the bath seats and on the product packaging and include the following product models and colors:
Model Name | Model Number | Color
Baby Bath Seat | 251B, 251O, 251P, 251Y | Green with orange tray, orange with beige tray or yellow with green tray Ultra 2 in 1 Infant Bath Tub and Toddler Bath Seat | 252B, 252P | Solid pink, blue or white body and a blue or pink bottom Niagra Baby Bath Seat | 253B, 253G, 253P, 253Y | White or blue body with a green, pink or orange insert
They were sold through various venues between July 2012 and September 2012.
You should stop using the recalled bath seats and contact Dream On Me to receive a free replacement bath tub, toll-free at (877) 201-4317 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.dreamonme.com and click on Recalls for more information.
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If the information above isn't enough, you can always hit up http://www.cpsc.gov/ and look up the official recall for more details. -Bruce