No. 03-164Power Tools
CPSC, Black & Decker Announce Recall to Repair 18-volt Cordless Drill/Drivers
Black & Decker
Hazard: The drill's switch can malfunction and overheat, posing the possibility of a fire hazard to consumers.
July 2003 recalls
6 supported household-product notices published in July 2003, from official CPSC data.
Recall results
No. 03-160Appliances
CPSC, Hamilton Beach and Proctor-Silex Announce Recall of Slow Cookers
Hamilton Beach/Proctor-Silex
Hazard: The handles on the base of the slow cookers can break, posing a risk of burns from hot food spilling onto consumers.
No. 03-548Power Tools
CPSC, Toro Company Recall Riding Lawn Mowers
TimeCutter Z Riding Lawn
Hazard: The actuator arm could fail, resulting in a loss of transmission control and risk of personal injury.
No. 03-544Home Electronics
CPSC, Toshiba America Consumer Products Announce Recall of Rear Projection Televisions
Toshiba America Consumer Products
Hazard: If the capacitors short circuit, due to a very high electrical surge, such as from a lightening strike, the metal parts on the television could present a shock or electrocution hazard. In addition, the metal jacks on the back of the television or another metal box attached to the television could present a shock or electrocution hazard, as a result of the capacitors' failure.
No. 03-156HVAC & Water Heaters
CPSC, Firms Announce Recall of GSW Water Heaters With S.I.T. Temperature Controls
GSW Industries
Hazard: A potential burn hazard from ignition flashback or an increase in tank water temperature.
No. 03-152Mattresses & Bedding
CPSC, Perfect Fit Industries Announce Recall of Electric Blankets
Perfect Fit Industries
Hazard: These blankets can overheat, posing a risk of burn injuries to consumers, especially when the blanket is folded or bunched.