No. 08-259Power Tools
DEWALT Recalls Table Saws Due to Laceration Hazard
DEWALT
Hazard: The pivot bracket on the saw can separate, which can misalign the blade and the fence and cause kick back. This poses a laceration hazard to consumers.
Models
April 2008 recalls
7 supported household-product notices published in April 2008, from official CPSC data.
Recall results
No. 08-256Power Tools
CPSC, Kyodo America Recall LawnBott Lawn Mowers Due to Laceration Hazard
LawnBott Lawn
Hazard: The cutting blades continue to rotate when the mower is lifted from the ground and the spacing on the side of the lawn mower could allow room for a consumer's foot to go beyond the shield and be struck by the blade. Both instances pose a serious laceration hazard to consumers.
No. 08-557Electrical
HSN Recalls Power Strips for Charge-It-All Valets Due to Fire and Shock Hazards
HSN
Hazard: The power strip located inside the valet has undersized wires, which can pose fire and shock hazards to consumers.
No. 08-558Home Electronics
Hobby-Lobby Int'l Recalls Battery Chargers Used with Helicopters Due to Fire Hazard
Art-Tech R/C Hobby
Hazard: The lithium-polymer batteries can ignite while charging, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
No. 08-569Power Tools
Fingerhut Recalls Master Craft® Pressure Washers Due to Fire Hazard
Master Craft
Hazard: The motor on the pressure washer can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Models
No. 08-555HVAC & Water Heaters
Goodman Manufacturing Co. Recalls Heating and Cooling Units Due to Fire Hazard
Goodman Manufacturing
Hazard: The serial plates on the units contain inaccurate information that could result in the use of undersized installation wiring, posing a fire hazard.
Models
No. 08-241HVAC & Water Heaters
A.O. Smith Recalls Gas Water Heaters Due to Fire and Carbon Monoxide Hazards
Natural and Propane Gas
Hazard: The water heater's flue gas temperatures can exceed safe limits and produce excessive temperatures in the venting unit, posing a fire hazard. Also, the water heater's exhaust can leak into the surrounding room, posing a carbon monoxide hazard.