No. 01-162Power Tools
CPSC, Garden Way Announce Recall of Trimmers/Mowers
Garden Way
Hazard: The trimmer heads, which control the cutting cords, can split and detach, posing a serious injury risk to consumers.
May 2001 recalls
7 supported household-product notices published in May 2001, from official CPSC data.
Recall results
No. 01155bAppliances
CPSC, BSH Home Appliances Corp.Announce Recall of Thermal/Microwave Ovens
Thermador combination thermal/
Hazard: The oven door may not lock properly when the oven is put into the "self clean" mode. While the oven is in "self clean" mode, intense heat is generated to clean the oven. If oxygen is introduced by opening the oven door during the "self clean" mode, combustible material left inside can ignite and pose a fire risk.
No. 01-151Appliances
CPSC, Drinkmaker of Sweden AB Announce Recall of Home Soda Machines
Drinkmaker of Sweden AB
Hazard: Components inside the soda machine can break apart, posing a serious risk of lacerations to consumers, who can be struck by shrapnel.
No. 01-150Power Tools
CPSC, Power Tool Manufacturers Announce Recall of Electric Drills
Milwaukee Electric Tool
Hazard: The switches on these power tools, which were manufactured by Eaton Corp., of Cleveland, Ohio, can stick. The drills can continue to operate after the trigger is released, posing a risk of injury to consumers.
No. 01-147HVAC & Water Heaters
CPSC, Vermont Castings, Majestic Products Announce Recall of Space Heaters
Vermont Castings
Hazard: Overheating inside the space heaters can cause the exterior to become extremely hot, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
No. 01-145Appliances
CPSC, Maytag Announce Recall of Electric Ranges
Crosley and Magic Chef
Hazard: Liquid can enter the indicator light and can cause sparking and flaming in the light, presenting a fire hazard to consumers.
Models
No. 01-140Home Electronics
CPSC, Dell Computer Corp. Announce Recall of Notebook Computer Batteries
Dell Computer
Hazard: These batteries can overcharge, causing them to become very hot, release smoke, and possibly catch fire.