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CPSC, MTD Southwest Inc. Recalls Troy-Built, Craftsman Chain Saws, Breaking Handles Pose Laceration Hazard

The chain saw’s plastic front handle can break during operation. If this occurs, the saw would be difficult to control and poses a risk for lacerati...

CPSC, Gardner Bender Recalls Electrical Wire Splices Due to Shock and Fire Hazards

Recall of wire splices – Model numbers 10-126 or 21-126, because they fail to hold wires together and can cause fires....

CPSC, Pressure Washers and Air Compressors Recalled by DeVilbiss Due to Fracture and Laceration Hazards

The pressure washers and air compressors have pneumatic tires with plastic hubs that can burst, posing a laceration or fracture hazard to consumers....

CPSC, Square D Recalls Safety Switches Due to Shock or Electrocution Hazard

The safety switch can continue to supply electricity even after being placed in the “OFF” position. This poses the risk of an electric shock or el...

CPSC, DeWALT Recalls Cordless Drills Due to Fire Hazards

Recall of cordless drill because the trigger switch can overheat on selected models – DC920, 930, 935, 936 and 940....

CPSC, WMH Toll Group Inc., Recalls Wilton Mitre Saws for Laceration Hazard

The aluminum cast pivot joint that connects the base of the saw to the head assembly (which contains the saw blade) can crack under extreme pressure o...

CPSC, Miter Saws Recalled by WMH Tools Group Due to Laceration Hazard

The saw handle’s switch can fail, causing the saw to smoke, spark, and trip circuit breakers, and disable the safety brake. The saw also can keep op...

CPSC, Black & Decker Recalls Blower/Vacuums for Fire Hazard

Recall of Black & Decker BV4000 Type 1 Blower/Vac for overheating that poses a fire hazard. The tool was sold between April 2004 and July 2005....

NIOSH - Respirator Users Notice; Approval Revoked

Notice that NIOSH rescinded approval of International Safety Devices, Inc., Air Capsule 5-Minute Emergency Escape Respirator....

CPSC, SFC America Announce Recall to Repair Fire Extinguishers

Recall notice for the Strike First 2.5lb and 5lb dry chemical fire extinguishers with model numbers WBSF-ABC110AP, WBSF-ABC210AP, and WBSF-ABC340AP....