| Blog series by lightweightladylefty | updated 07-25-2019 04:39 PM | 31 parts | 47274 reads | 64 comments total |
Part 1: Recall of Shop Fox Dust Collection Remote Switches
In case any of you LJs have a Shop Fox Dust Collection Remote Switch and didn’t get a recall notice, here is the website to visit: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09308.html
Part 2: Rockler Recall
Just in case any LumberJock has one of these . . . Rockler Companies Recalls LED Light Kits Due to Burn and Fire Hazards NEWS from CPSCU.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionOffice of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 12, 2010Release # 10-108 Firm’s Recall Hotline: (800) 260-9663CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Rockler Companies Recalls LED Light Kits Due to Burn and Fire Hazards WASHIN...
Part 3: Black & Decker Recalls Random Orbit Sanders Due to Laceration Hazard
For those of you who don’t get the updates on recalls, here is one that might be of interest. NEWS from CPSCU.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionOffice of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 9, 2010Release #10-339 Firm’s Recall Hotline: (866) 220-1767CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Black & Decker Recalls Random Orbit Sanders Due to Laceration Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. – Th...
Part 4: Ryobi Recall of Cordless Drills
Ryobi Recalls Cordless Drills Due to Fire Hazard U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionOffice of Information and Public AffairsWashington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 14, 2010Release #11-009 Firm’s Recall Hotline: (800) 597-9624CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Ryobi Recalls Cordless Drills Due to Fire Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today ...
Part 5: Recall of DeVilbiss Air Compressors due to fire hazard
DeVilbiss Recalls Air Compressors Due to Fire Hazard U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionOffice of Information and Public AffairsWashington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 3, 2011Release #11-117 Firm’s Recall Hotline: (866) 220-5627Sears Recall Hotline: (888) 279-8013CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 DeVilbiss Recalls Air Compressors Due to Fire Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named belo...
Part 6: Sheet Sanders Recalled by One World Technologies Due to Laceration Hazard
Here’s another recall notice for fellow LJs. U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionOffice of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 5, 2011Release #11-216 Firm’s Recall Hotline: (800) 597-9624CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Sheet Sanders Recalled by One World Technologies Due to Laceration Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the f...
Part 7: Irwin Recalls 10-Inch Circular Saw Blade 3-Pack Due to Laceration Hazard
Fellow LJs: In case you don’t receive recall notices, here’s one that might be of interest. April 19, 2012Release #12-154 Firm’s Recall Hotline: (800) 464-7946CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Irwin Recalls 10-Inch Circular Saw Blade 3-Pack Due to Laceration Hazard Posed by Defective PackagingWASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary r...
Part 8: Bosch Recalls SkilSaw Miter Saws Due to Laceration Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of product: Miter Saw Units: Approximately 22,149 Importer: Robert Bosch Tool Corporation of Mount Prospect, Ill. Hazard: The lower guard...
Part 9: DeVilbiss Air Power Co Recalls Air Compressors Due to Fire Hazard
Here’s another recall which might be of importance to some of you LJs. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 30, 2012Release #12-269 DeVilbiss Recall Hotline: (866) 885-1877Craftsman Recall Hotline: (888) 710-9282CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 DeVilbiss Air Power Co Recalls Air Compressors Due to Fire Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary ...
Part 10: Harbor Freight cordless drill recall
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 27, 2012Release #13-047 Firm’s Recall Hotline: (800) 444-3353CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Harbor Freight Tools Recalls Cordless Drill Due to Fire and Burn Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless ot...
Part 11: Ridgid Pneumatic Nailers due to Laceration or Injury Hazard
NEWS from CPSCU.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionOffice of Communications Washington, D.C. ———————————————————————————————————————— FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDecember 6, 2012Release #13-059 Firm’s Recall Hotline: (800) 597-9624CPSC Recall Hotlin...
Part 12: Ryobi Cordless Tool Battery Pack Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
One World Technologies Recalls Ryobi Cordless Tool Battery Pack Due to Fire and Burn Hazards Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Recall date: February 26, 2013 Recall number: 13-124 Name of product: Ryobi Lithium 18 V 4Ah Battery Pack Hazard: The battery pack can overheat and burst while on a charger, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. Remedy: Consumers should ...
Part 13: Air Compressors Recalled by MAT Industries Due to Shock Hazard
Recall Date: February 12, 2014Recall Number: 14-105Air Compressors Recalled by MAT Industries Due to Shock Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. – Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Recall Summary Name of Product: HDX™ and Powermate® two-gallon air compressors Hazard: The terminals of the pressure switch can come into contact with the motor housing and electrify the air compressors...
Part 14: Mirka Recalls Compact Electric Random Orbital Sanders Due to Fire Hazard
I don’t have to worry about this recall . . . I can’t afford a Mirka! Recall Date: June 4, 2014Recall Number: 14-199 Mirka Recalls Compact Electric Random Orbital Sanders Due to Fire Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. – Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Recall Summary Name of Product: Random orbital sanders Hazard: The sander can short circuit, posing a fire h...
Part 15: Cabinet door/drawer bubble glass knobs recalled
Anyone who has used glass knobs on cabinets and furniture might be interested in this recall. Recall Date: June 11, 2014Recall Number: 14-204 Bubble Knobs Recalled by Cost Plus Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Cost Plus World Market and World Market Stores WASHINGTON, D.C. – Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Recall Summary Name of Product: Glass Bubble Knob...
Part 16: Hitachi Koki Recalls Pneumatic Nailers Due to Injury Hazards
Recall Date: June 12, 2014Recall Number: 14-205 Hitachi Koki Recalls Pneumatic Nailers Due to Injury Hazards WASHINGTON, D.C. – Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Recall Summary Name of Product: Hitachi Koki Pneumatic Nailer Hazard: The pneumatic nailers can jam and override the safety switch that permits only one nail to fire at a time, posing an injury risk. R...
Part 17: Porter-Cable Fixed-Base Production Routers Recalled Due to Electrical Shock Hazard
My guess is that this recall will affect a considerable number of you woodworkers. Recall Date: July 2, 2014Recall Number: 14-221 Porter-Cable Fixed-Base Production Routers Recalled Due to Electrical Shock Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. – Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Recall Summary Name of Product: Fixed-base routers and router bases Hazard: The router base han...
Part 18: Mirka Extends Recall of Compact Electric Random Orbital Sanders Due to Fire Hazard
Recall Date: January 27, 2015Recall Number: 15-064 Mirka Extends Recall of Compact Electric Random Orbital Sanders Due to Fire Hazard Recall Summary Name of Product: Random orbital sanders Hazard: The sander can short circuit, posing a fire hazard. Remedy: ReplaceCustomers should immediately stop using the recalled sanders, unplug them and contact Mirka Abrasives for a free replacement. Consumer Contact: Mirka Abrasives at (800) 843-3904 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday ...
Part 19: Dremel Rotary Tool recalled due to Burn Hazard
Recall Date: August 26, 2015 Recall Number: 15-227 Robert Bosch Tool Recalls Dremel Rotary Tool Due to Burn Hazardhttp://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Robert-Bosch-Tool-Recalls-Dremel-Rotary-Tool/ Recall Summary Name of Product: Dremel® MICRO™ Model 8050 Rotary Tool Hazard: The tool’s circuit board can overheat and melt the tool’s enclosure. If the tool is being held while overheating, it could present a risk of burn. Additionally, some tools may lose their speed control cha...
Part 20: Panasonic Recalls Metal Cutter Saws Due to Laceration Hazard
Recall Date: September 9, 2015Recall Number: 15-237 Panasonic Recalls Metal Cutter Saws Due to Laceration Hazardhttp://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Panasonic-Recalls-Metal-Cutter-Saws/ Recall Summary Name of Product: Metal Cutter Saw Kit and Metal Cutter Combo Kit Hazard: The lower blade guard can get stuck in the fully retracted position and not automatically release to cover the blade. The exposed blade poses a laceration hazard and risk of injury. Remedy: RepairConsumers sho...
Part 21: 28 Home Depot recalls
—————-NEWS from CPSC—————-U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionOffice of Communications4330 East West Highway, Bethesda, MD 20814www.cpsc.govRecalled Products Sold by Home Depot After Recalls Were Announcedhttp://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Recalled-Products-Sold-by-Home-Depot-After-Recalls-Were-Announced/ Release Date: November 18, 2015Release Number: 16-039 Recalled Products Sold by Home Depot After Recalls Were Announcedh...
Part 22: Harbor Freight Drill Master 18-Volt Cordless Drills
Recall Date: December 1, 2015Recall Number: 16-050 Harbor Freight Tools Recalls Cordless Drills Due to Fire and Burn Hazardshttp://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Harbor-Freight-Tools-Recalls-Cordless-Drills/ Summary Name of Product: Drill Master 18-Volt Cordless Drills Hazard: An internal switching mechanism can become stuck in the “on” position and overheat, posing fire and burn hazards. Remedy: ReplaceConsumers should immediately stop using the recalled drills and return the un...
Part 23: Robert Bosch Tool Recalls Grinders Due to Risk of Burns
Recall Date: May 11, 2016Recall Number: 16-158 Robert Bosch Tool Recalls Grinders Due to Risk of Burnshttp://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Robert-Bosch-Tool-Recalls-Grinders/ Recall Summary Name of Product: Bosch small angle grinders Hazard: The grinder can overheat while in use, causing the brush covers to melt and expose the end of the brush holder, posing a risk of burns to the consumer. Remedy: RepairConsumers should immediately stop using the recalled grinders and contact the ...
Part 24: This Mirka ROS recall includes more sanders
Recall Date: May 31, 2016Recall Number: 16-182 Mirka Recalls Electric Random Orbital Sanders Due to Fire Hazardhttp://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Mirka-Recalls-Electric-Random-Orbital-Sanders/ Recall Summary Name of Product: Random orbital sanders Hazard: The sanders can short circuit, posing a fire hazard. Remedy: ReplaceConsumers should immediately stop using these recalled sanders, unplug them and contact Mirka for a free replacement sander. Consumer Contact: Mirka USA a...
Part 25: RIDGID Wet/Dry Vacuums recalled due to Shock Hazard
I haven’t seen a woodworking recall for some time, but some of you might have this shop vac. Emerson Tool Company Recalls RIDGID Wet/Dry Vacuums Due to Shock Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot Recall Date: September 11, 2018Recall Number: 18-220 Recall Summary Name of Product: RIDGID® NXT HD06000 and HD09000 wet/dry vacuums Hazard: The on/off switch can become dislodged and expose energized wiring, posing a shock hazard to consumers. Remedy: ReplaceConsumers should imm...
Part 26: Black & Decker Recalls Hammer Drills Due to Injury Hazard
Black & Decker Recalls Hammer Drills Due to Injury Hazard:Recall Date: November 1, 2018Recall Number: 19-027Recall Summary Name of Product:Black & Decker, Bostitch and Porter-Cable Hammer Drills and Drill Drivers Hazard:The side handle sold with the drill can slip or break, leading to a loss of control of the tool, posing an injury hazard Remedy: ReplaceConsumers should immediately stop using the drills and contact Black & Decker for a free replacement side handle Cons...
Part 27: Penn State Industries Recalls Woodworking Jaw Chuck Systems
Penn State Industries Recalls Woodworking Jaw Chuck Systems Due to Laceration Hazard:Recall Date: December 11, 2018Recall Number: 19-045 Recall Summary Name of Product:Quick change jaw chuck systems Hazard:The jaws can loosen from the chuck and break off, posing a laceration hazard. Remedy: RefundConsumers should immediately stop using the recalled jaw chuck systems and contact Penn State Industries to receive a full refund of the purchase price. Consumer Contact:Penn State Ind...
Part 28: DeWALT Recalls Drills Due to Shock Hazard
Recall Date: February 5, 2019Recall Number: 19-059 Recall SummaryName of Product:DEWALT DWD110 and DWD112 drills Hazard:The drill’s wiring can contact internal moving parts, posing a shock hazard. Remedy: RepairConsumers should immediately stop using the recalled drills and contact DeWALT to schedule a free inspection and repair. Consumer Contact:DeWALT toll-free at 855-752-5259 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, email at [email protected] or online at www.dewalt.com...
Part 29: Harbor Freight recalls Flashlights
Harbor Freight Tools Recalls 12V Rechargeable Flashlights Due to Overheating and Burn HazardsRecall Date: February 27, 2019Recall Number: 19-073 Recall Summary Name of product:80 Lumen 12V Rechargeable Flashlights Hazard:The flashlight can overheat while charging, posing a burn hazard to consumers. Remedy: RefundConsumers should immediately stop using the recalled flashlights, and return them to any Harbor Freight Tools location for a refund in the form of a $5 Harbor Freight Tool...
Part 30: Harbor Freight recalls Propane Torches
Harbor Freight Tools Recalls Propane Torches Due to Burn HazardRecall Date: February 27, 2019Recall Number: 19-074 Recall Summary Name of Product:Greenwood propane torches Hazard:The trigger on the torches that engages the flame can fail to disengage when the trigger is no longer pressed, posing a burn hazard. Remedy: ReplaceConsumers should immediately stop using the recalled torches and return them to any Harbor Freight Tools location for a free replacement propane torch. Con...
Part 31: Porter Cable table saw fire hazard
Porter Cable Table Saws Sold Exclusively at Lowe’s Stores Recalled Due to Fire Hazard; Made by Chang TypeRecall Date: July 24, 2019Recall Number: 19-172 Recall Summary Name of product: Porter-Cable 10” Table SawsHazard: The motor can overheat, creating a fire hazard. Remedy: RefundConsumers should immediately stop using the recalled table saws and contact Chang Type for a refund. Consumer Contact: Chang Type toll-free at 877-206-7151 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Frid...
