No. 00007bPower Tools
CPSC & Stihl Recall Various Weed Trimmers, Brushcutters and Augers
Stihl Weed
Hazard: Fuel could leak from an unsealed seam in the fuel tank, posing a fire hazard.
Models
October 1999 recalls
3 supported household-product notices published in October 1999, from official CPSC data.
Recall results
No. 00-006Appliances
CPSC, GE Announce Recall of Dishwashers
GE and Hotpoint
Hazard: The dishwashers have a slide switch that allows consumers to choose between heat drying and energy saver functions. Over time, the slide switch can melt and ignite, presenting a fire hazard.
No. 00-003HVAC & Water Heaters
CPSC, York International Corp. Announce Recall of York International Corporation Diamond 80 Furnaces
York International
Hazard: Because of inadequate gluing, the insulation surrounding the heat exchanger can separate from the cabinet wall of the furnace, and fall onto the heat exchanger. This could cause surrounding combustible material and drywall to catch on fire, which has the potential to cause burn injuries and deaths.