January 2002 recalls

Whirlpool Dehumidifiers

The dehumidifiers can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Power Inverters

Vector Manufacturing

The GFCIs on the inverters, which are intended to protect consumers against shock and electrocution, could fail to operate correctly.

Custom Buoyancy Inc. Overpressure Valve

Custom Buoyancy Inc. (CBI)

The overpressure valve can stick in the open position, posing a drowning hazard to divers.

Lands' End Polartec Heat® Electric Blanket

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.

Black & Decker Cordless Electric Lawn Mower

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.

Black Cat™ Electric Pressure Washers

Black Cat Electric

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.

Eddie Bauer Wide Mouth Lunch Bottles

Eddie Bauer Outlet Stores

The insulated bottles have a weak seal and can leak hot liquids, which poses a serious burn hazard to consumers.

Intermatic Electroluminescent Night Light

The nightlights can short-circuit, posing shock and burn hazards to consumers.

Reed & Barton Powerscourt Sterling Teething Rings

The area where the teething ring is soldered together contains flux, which can irritate the skin or mouths of young children.

John Deere LT series Lawn Tractors

The fuel tank can crack and leak fuel, posing a fire hazard and risk of burn injuries to consumers.

Midget Racer mini-bicycle

Kent International

The front fork assembly on these mini-bicycles can loosen or break, and cause the rider to lose control and crash.