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.
2001 recalls
45 supported household-product notices published in 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.
No. 01-130HVAC & Water Heaters
CPSC, LG Electronics Inc. Announce Recall of Goldstar, General Electric, and Sears Kenmore Dehumidifiers
Goldstar
Hazard: These dehumidifiers have an internal electrical connection that can overheat, presenting a potential fire hazard to consumers.
No. 01-116HVAC & Water Heaters
CPSC, White Consolidated Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Air Conditioners
White Consolidated Industries
Hazard: These air conditioners can short circuit, posing a risk of fires, and shock and burn injuries to consumers.
No. 01-108Appliances
CPSC, Jade Products Inc. Announce Recall of Dynasty Gas Ranges
Dynasty
Hazard: The igniters are too far from the burners, which can cause a delayed ignition of gas. The large amount of gas released can cause fire to escape from the oven, putting consumers at risk of burn injuries and house fires.
No. 01-107Appliances
CPSC, Maytag Corp. Announce Recall of Maytag, Magic Chef Gas Ranges
Maytag and Magic Chef
Hazard: The vent flue insulation can be out of position on these ranges. Using the broil or self-clean functions on these ranges can cause scorching or burning of the cabinetry around the range, posing a fire hazard.
No. 01-106Power Tools
CPSC, Ariens Co. Announce Recall of Lawn Mowers
Ariens
Hazard: The piece attaching the blade to the mower can crack and break off. The broken piece or the blade can be propelled from underneath the mower, possibly injuring the operator or a bystander.