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

New17-073Power Tools

Field & brush mowers

The fuel tank valve can malfunction and cause the fuel tank to expand and gasoline liquid or vapors to be unexpectedly released, posing fire and burn hazards.

  • Fire
  • Burn
  • About 830 units
  • 10 reports
  • Repair
New17-019Power Tools

Makita Circular saws

The lower blade guard can malfunction and expose the blade, posing a laceration hazard and risk of injury to the consumer.

  • Laceration
  • About 450 units
  • No incidents reported
  • Repair
New17-009Power Tools

Lawn mowers

Husqvarna Consumer Outdoor Products

The operator presence control bar can malfunction and cause the engine and blades to continue to operate when they should shut off, posing a laceration hazard to the operator.

  • Laceration
  • About 235,000 units
  • 53 reports
  • Repair
New16-195Power Tools

STIHL battery-powered hedge trimmers

The hedge trimmer can operate faster than expected, continue running after the trigger is released or operate by depressing either the trigger or the front handle switch individually, posing a laceration hazard.

  • Laceration
  • About 8,000 units
  • 7 reports
  • Replacement
New16-196Power Tools

4-inch air angle grinders

The spring-loaded safety switch can fail and allow the grinder to turn on even with the safety switch locked in place, posing a finger, hand or other laceration risk.

  • Laceration
  • About 200 units
  • 1 report
  • Refund
New16-158Power Tools

Bosch small angle grinders

The grinder can overheat while in use, causing the brush covers to melt and expose the end of the brush holder, posing a risk of burns to the consumer.

  • Fire
  • Burn
  • About 91,000 units
  • 4 reports
  • Repair