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

New02-549Power Tools

Snapper lawn mowers

The walk-behind lawn mowers' side discharge deflector, which is sold as an accessory for these models, is defective. The material used to manufacture the side discharge deflector is not strong enough to prevent projectiles from flying out from under the mower deck, exposing consumers and by-standers to possible injuries from flying debris.

  • About 2,200 units
  • No incidents reported
New02-535Power Tools

Craftsman Lawn Mowers

Under certain operating conditions, the vehicle's transmission may fail, causing a loss of drive and brake ability. Should this occur, the potential for personal injury and/or property damage exists.

  • About 900 units
  • No incidents reported
New02-532Power Tools

Country Home Products DR® Whisperlite® lawnmower

A wiring problem on the lawnmower's circuit board may cause some of the safety functions to become inoperable. The mower may continue to operate, after the Operator Presence Control Bar is released. The blade also may continue to spin for an extended period of time, after the mower has been shut off. Contact with a moving lawnmower blade can result in lacerations or serious injury to the hand or foot.

  • About 19,700 units
  • 300 reports
New02-124Power Tools

Riding Lawn Mower

Dixon Industries

The fuel tanks on these mowers can crack and leak fuel, posing a fire hazard and risk of burn injuries to consumers.

  • Fire
  • Burn
  • About 28,000 units
  • 532 reports
New02-109Power Tools

RotoZip Handheld Saw

The handles on these saws can separate from the body, causing the operator to be cut.

  • Laceration
  • About 1.9 million units
  • 360 reports, 19 injuries
New02-088Power Tools

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.

  • 1,300 units
  • Incidents reported
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