No. 01-022Home Electronics
CPSC, Compaq Announce Recall of Notebook Computer Battery Packs
Compaq Computer
Hazard: These battery packs can short circuit, causing them to overheat, release smoke and possibly catch fire.
October 2000 recalls
10 supported household-product notices published in October 2000, from official CPSC data.
Recall results
No. 01-018Power Tools
CPSC, Toro Co. Announce Recall of Lawn Mowers
Toro Key Start power
Hazard: The wiring on these mowers can short circuit, posing a fire hazard.
Models
No. 01-016Appliances
CPSC, Appliance Manufacturers Announce Voluntary Recall Initiative for Old Chest Freezers - A Deadly Play Area for Children
The Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM) and its refrigerator/freezer manufacturing members
Hazard: Although some manufacturers had freezers that were in compliance prior to the 1970 standards, most old chest freezers have latches that can trap a child. Children playing "hide-and-seek" have found the non-working freezers a deadly place to hide. When the lid closes, children can become trapped inside and suffocate - usually in less than ten minutes.
No. 01-015Furniture
CPSC, Pottery Barn Kids Inc. Announce Recall of Bunk Beds
Pottery Barn Kids
Hazard: The side rail and guardrails on these beds can break, causing the bed to collapse and allowing childen to fall out of the beds.
No. 01-014Power Tools
CPSC, Power Tool Manufacturers Announce Recall of Various Power Tools
Bosch-
Hazard: The switches on these power tools, which were manufactured by Eaton Corp, of Cleveland, Ohio, can stick. The tools can continue to operate after the trigger has been released, posing a risk of injury to consumers.
No. 01-013Home Electronics
CPSC, Dell Announce Recall of Batteries for Notebook-Computers
Dell Computer
Hazard: These batteries can short circuit, even when the battery is not in use, causing them to become very hot, release smoke and possibly catch fire.
No. 01-010Power Tools
CPSC, DeWALT® Industrial Tool Co. Announce Recall of Battery Chargers
DEWALT
Hazard: Metal clips inside the chargers could come loose and stick through the chargers' vents, possibly resulting in consumers receiving an electrical shock.
Models
No. 01-006Electrical
CPSC, Woods Industries Announce Recall of Extension Cords and Cord Reels
Woods Industries
Hazard: The extension cords and cord reels are equipped with a locking plug, which is designed to keep tools plugged in. The plastic housing of the locking plug can separate or break, exposing consumers to live wires and posing shock and electrocution hazards.
No. 01-004Appliances
CPSC, KitchenAid Announce Recall to Repair Food Processors
KitchenAid
Hazard: A cap on the blade unit can dislodge during use. When dislodged, the cap can get mixed in with food, presenting a choking hazard.