Power Tools recalls

Recalls involving corded, cordless, and outdoor power tools and their dedicated batteries.

Indexed notices
347
Primary source
U.S. CPSC

Recall results

New11-051Power Tools

Bosch hammer drills

The models have a grounding system and trigger switch that could cause ground wire abrasion and/or ground connector failure posing a shock hazard. In addition, the switch trigger could become stuck in the "on" position posing an injury hazard to the user.

  • Electric shock
  • About 20,000 units
  • No incidents reported
  • Repair
New11-706Power Tools

John Deere EZtrak Zero Turn Lawn Mowers

A bolt in the right-hand steering lever can catch on the tab of the foot lift stop and lock in place, causing the steering lever to remain in the forward travel position, posing an injury hazard to the driver.

  • About 6450 units
  • Incidents reported
  • Repair
New11-704Power Tools

Craftsman riding mowers

These riding mowers came to consumers with the side discharge chute not fully secured to the mower. Bolts can be forcefully discharged from mower if not properly tightened, posing an injury hazard to consumers.

  • About 500 units
  • 1 report
  • Repair
New10-339Power Tools

Black & Decker Random Orbit Sanders

The black plastic disc (called the platen) that holds the sandpaper can fly off or break apart during use and the disc, or pieces of the disc, can hit the user or those nearby, posing a laceration hazard.

  • Laceration
  • About 192,000 units
  • 73 reports, 15 injuries
New10-288Power Tools

Powertec Drill Presses

Wires in the motor housing can be pinched, posing a risk of electrical shock to the consumer.

  • Electric shock
  • About 500 units
  • 1 report
Models
New10-163Power Tools

Hitachi Koki Coil Nailers

The nailers could have a faulty feeder that can allow nails to be ejected sideways, posing a serious injury hazard to the user or bystanders.

  • About 50,000 units
  • 37 reports, 15 injuries
Models
New10-704Power Tools

Toro Z Master ZRT Mowers

The coolant overflow container on the recalled mowers can become over-pressurized and cause hot coolant to spray on the operator. This poses a burn hazard to consumers.

  • Burn
  • About 4,100 units
  • 6 reports
New09-311Power Tools

Ridgid 10-inch Table Saws

The table saw's arbor shaft can fail when used with a stacked blade set (commonly known as a "stacked dado set"), which is used to cut grooves. The stacked blade set can be ejected from the saw, posing a potential laceration hazard to consumers.

  • Laceration
  • About 3,000 units
  • 3 reports
Models