December 2000 recalls

3 supported household-product notices published in December 2000, from official CPSC data.

Dec 20, 2000No. 01-058Power Tools

CPSC, White Outdoor Products Co. Announce Recall of Lawn and Garden Tractors

White Outdoor Products Co., (a subsidiary of MTD Products Inc.) of Cleveland, Ohio

Hazard: The hood latch on these tractors can damage the fuel tank and cause fuel to leak when the hood is raised and lowered, presenting a fire and explosion hazard.

Models

50-INCH13A0616G19013AT606H190+4 more

Dec 20, 2000No. 01-057Power Tools

CPSC, DEWALT® Industrial Tool Co. Announce Recall of Battery Chargers

DEWALT

Hazard: The battery charger can fail to automatically shut off after the battery is fully charged, which can cause the battery to burst, and poses fire, burn and electrical shock hazards to consumers.

Models

DW9107DW9108

Dec 14, 2000No. 01-054Appliances

CPSC and GE Announce Free Repair Supplement of Rebate Program for Recalled Dishwashers: Recalled Units Still Being Used, Creating Risk of Fire

GE and Hotpoint

Hazard: The dishwashers have a slide switch that can melt and ignite, presenting a fire hazard.

Models

GSD500DGSD500GGSD540+3 more

Recall results

CPSC, White Outdoor Products Co. Announce Recall of Lawn and Garden Tractors

CPSC, DEWALT® Industrial Tool Co. Announce Recall of Battery Chargers

CPSC and GE Announce Free Repair Supplement of Rebate Program for Recalled Dishwashers: Recalled Units Still Being Used, Creating Risk of Fire