No. 02-096HVAC & Water Heaters
CPSC, Whirlpool Announce Recall of Dehumidifiers
Whirlpool
Hazard: The dehumidifiers can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
January 2002 recalls
7 supported household-product notices published in January 2002, from official CPSC data.
Recall results
No. 02-095Electrical
CPSC, Vector Manufacturing Ltd. Announce Recall of Power Inverters with GFCI Outlets
Vector Manufacturing
Hazard: The GFCIs on the inverters, which are intended to protect consumers against shock and electrocution, could fail to operate correctly.
No. 02-520Mattresses & Bedding
CPSC, Lands' End, Inc. Announce Recall of Electric Blankets
Lands' End
Hazard: Some of the blankets may contain a loose connection, that may cause the unit to not function or to short-circuit, posing a risk of fire.
No. 02-088Power Tools
CPSC, Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc., Announce Recall to Repair Cordless Electric Lawn Mowers
Black & Decker
Hazard: The clips holding the control cable to the handle may be missing, which could cause the blade control device to fail and keep the mower blade running, when it should stop. If the blade control device fails, consumers could suffer serious injuries.
Models
No. 02-086Power Tools
CPSC, MCM International Announce Recall of Electric Pressure Washers
Black Cat Electric
Hazard: MCM International imported the pressure washers from a manufacturer in China, who installed counterfeit ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) plugs on some of the units, without MCM's approval. All of the plugs are labeled "WELLONG"; however, the pressure washers with counterfeit "WELLONG" GFCI plugs appear virtually identical to those with genuine "WELLONG" GFCIs. It will require a professional inspection to identify the counterfeit GFCIs. GFCIs are important safety devices that are intended to protect consumers against shock or electrocution.
No. 02-084Lighting & Ceiling Fans
CPSC, Intermatic Inc. Announce Recall of Nightlights
Intermatic
Hazard: The nightlights can short-circuit, posing shock and burn hazards to consumers.
No. 02-517Power Tools
CPSC, Deere & Co. Announce Recall of Lawn Tractors
John Deere
Hazard: The fuel tank can crack and leak fuel, posing a fire hazard and risk of burn injuries to consumers.