RECALLS BY RIDGID TOOLS, TORO HARBOR FREIGHT AND OTHERS
Product recall alerts from Glenn Haege
www.masterhandyman.com
Some warnings you should be aware of
Ridgid Pneumatic Nailers Recalled by One World Technologies Due to Laceration or Injury Hazard; Sold Exclusively at the Home Depot
-- 12/07/2012
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: RIDGID Coil Roofing Nailer and RIDGID Clipped Head Framing Nailer Units: About 8,400 Coil Roofing Nailers and 4,400 Clipped Head Framing Nailers Importer: One World Technologies Inc., of Anderson, S.C. Manufacturer: De Poan Pneumatic Corporation, of Taiwan Hazard: The trigger assembly on the nailers can malfunction and involuntarily discharge a fastener, posing a laceration or injury hazard to consumers. Incidents/Injuries: None reported Description: The recalled pneumatic nailers are used to secure fasteners into roofs and woodwork. The orange and gray hand held drill-shaped tools have the name "RIDGID" on the side of the nailers in white type on a black panel. The model and serial numbers are located on the side of the nail tray/magazine where the fasteners are loaded. Recalled nailers have the following serial number range: Coil Roofing Nailer model R175RNE: ER114600001 through ER1217008424 Clipped Head Framing Nailer model R350CHE: ER114600001 through ER1215004424 Nailers with a blue dot on the product packaging are not included in the recall. Sold at: Home Depot stores nationwide and online at homedepot.com between January 2012 and September 2012 for about $230. Manufactured in: Taiwan Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled nailers and contact One World Technologies for a free replacement nailer. Consumer Contact: One World Technologies at (800) 597-9624 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at
www.ridgid.com and click on Safety Notices for more information.
Gas Fireplace Inserts Recalled by Jotul North America Due to Electrical Shock and Burn Hazards
-- 12/05/2012
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Jotul and Scan gas fireplace inserts Units: About 1,200 in the United States and 50 in Canada Manufacturer: Jotul North America, of Gorham, Maine Hazard: The fireplace insert's electrical wiring can come into contact with the metal rating plate on the insert, posing electrical shock and burn hazards to consumers. Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received one report of an electric shock and burn injury with the recalled fireplace inserts. Description: This recall involves four models of Jotul and Scan brand gas fireplace inserts. These inserts fit into existing vented fireplaces providing a variety of fireplace effects fueled by natural gas or liquid propane. The fireplace inserts are cast iron or steel and have a glass front, ceramic fiber logs, a gas burner and an electrical cord. They measure about 17 inches by 32 inches. The model and serial numbers are located on a metal rating plate inside the bottom front panel of the fireplace insert. Model Names Model Numbers Serial Numbers Jotul GI 450 DVII 350860 30001 through 31056 Jotul GI 450 DV TSI 350861 Scan 45i 350862 1001 through 1182 Scan 45i TSI 350866 Sold at: Independent specialty fireplace and stove stores nationwide and in Canada from June 2010 through September 2012 for about $2,200. Manufactured in: United States Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using and unplug the recalled gas fireplace inserts before checking the unit's model and serial numbers. Contact the store where purchased or Jotul directly to schedule a free repair. Consumer Contact: Jotul North America; at (800) 797-5912, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at
www.jotul.com and click on Consumer Bulletin for more information.
Toro Riding Mowers Recalled Due to Fire Hazard
-- 11/28/2012
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Toro® Z Master® Riding Mowers Units: About 2,600 in the U.S. and 31 in Canada Manufacturer: The Toro Co., of Bloomington, Minn. Hazard: The traction drive belt can wear through the mower's fuel tank and cause fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard. Incidents/Injuries: Toro has received five reports of incidents. No injuries have been reported. Description: This recall involves 2012 Toro Z Master Commercial 2000 Series ZRT riding mowers. The mowers are red and black. "Toro" and "2000 Series" are printed on the side and "Z Master Commercial" on the front of the mowers. The model and serial numbers are on a metal plate located at the front of the mower, below the seat, on the left-hand side. The following models and corresponding serial numbers are included in this recall: model number 74141 with serial numbers ranging from 312000101 to 312000784; model number 74143 with serial numbers ranging from 312000101 to 312000887; and model number 74145 with serial numbers ranging from 312000101 to 312001178. Sold at: Toro dealers nationwide from January 2012 through August 2012 for between $7,700 and $8,700. Manufactured in: United States Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled mowers immediately and contact a Toro dealer to schedule a free repair and/or to check if the repair has already been made to the mower. Toro has contacted registered owners of the recalled mowers. Consumer Contact: Toro; toll-free at (855) 493-0090, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at
www.toro.com and click on Product Recall Information on the bottom right-hand side of the page for more information. Note: Health Canada's press release is available at
http://cpsr-rspc.hc-sc.gc.ca/PR-RP/recall-retrait-eng.jsp?re_id=1727
Harbor Freight Tools Recalls Cordless Drill Due to Fire and Burn Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Cordless Drill Units: About 108,000 Importer: Harbor Freight Tools, of Camarillo, Calif. Hazard: The black trigger switch on the 19.2v cordless drill can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. Incidents/Injuries: Harbor Freight Tools has received one report of a drill overheating and burning through the handle of the unit, which resulted in a consumer receiving a minor injury. Description: This recall involves Harbor Freight Tools Cordless Drills, model number 96526. The drills are blue and black and have a black trigger switch. They have a 19.2v rechargeable battery pack. The drill's model number is located on a yellow label on the left side of the drill. "Made in China" appears in black and red lettering on a yellow warning sticker located on the right side of the unit. Sold at: Harbor Freight Tools stores nationwide, via catalog and online at
www.harborfreight.com from April, 2008 through May 2012 for between $27 and $30. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled drill immediately, remove the rechargeable battery and contact Harbor Freight Tools to receive a free replacement drill. Consumer Contact: Harbor Freight Tools; toll-free at (800) 444-3353, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or
www.harborfreight.com and click on Recall Safety Information under Customer Service for more information. Consumers can also email the firm at
recalls@harborfreight.com
Ceiling-Mounted Light Fixtures Recalled by Dolan Northwest Due to Fire and Shock Hazards
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Ceiling-Mounted Light Fixture Units: About 8,000 Importer: Dolan Northwest LLC, of Seattle d/b/a Seattle Lighting, Globe Lighting, Builders Lighting and Destination Lighting Manufacturer: Dongguan Young Long Electric Co. Ltd. Hazard: The fixture's socket wire insulation can degrade, leading to charged wires becoming exposed, causing electricity to pass to the metal canopy of the fixture. This poses a fire and electric shock hazard to consumers. Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received two reports of defective fixtures which resulted in the home's Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter (AFCI) tripping. No injuries have been reported to the firm. Description: This recall involves round ceiling-mounted light fixtures, satin nickel or bronze in color with a domed alabaster glass shade. The light fixture is 14 inches in diameter and 5.5 inches high and has two sockets marked “BO AN” that take 75 watt bulbs. The light fixtures were sold as Design Classics Model 562-09 and 562-30. The brand name and model number are on the inside of the fixture pan. Sold at: Builders Lighting, Globe Lighting, Seattle Lighting and online at DestinationLighting.com from September 2008 through September 2009 for about $32. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled light fixtures and return them to the place of purchase to obtain a free replacement fixture and a $50 voucher, or contact the firm to schedule a free home repair. Consumer Contact: Dolan Northwest LLC; toll-free at (888) 213-5758, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday; or e-mail
flushmountrecall@seattlelighting.com,
flushmountrecall@globelighting.com,
flushmountrecall@builderslighting.com, or
flushmountrecall@destinationlighting.com; or online at
www.seattlelighting.com,
www.globelighting.com,
www.builderslighting.com, or
www.destinationlighting.com
Kawasaki Motors Recalls Fuel Filters for Lawn Mower and Utility Vehicle Engines Due to Fire Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Fuel Filters and Tune-Up Kits with Fuel Filters Units: About 55,000 filters and about 1,200 tune-up kits Manufacturer: Kawasaki Motors Corp. USA of Grand Rapids, Mich. Hazard: The fuel filter can leak, posing a fire hazard. Incidents/Injuries: Kawasaki has received 110 reports of fuel leaks in lawn mowers, including two reports of leaks from replacement filters. No injuries reported. Description: The recalled fuel filters are white translucent plastic and attach to the fuel tubes on Kawasaki lawn mower and utility vehicle engines. The filters were sold separately and as part of engine tune-up kits. “VISU Filter” and a manufacturing date code number are on the top of the filter. The following date codes are included in this recall: 136/11 through 365/11 and 001/12 through 216/12. The tune-up kits say “Kawasaki Engine Tune-Up Kit” on the box. A part number is located on the top of the box. Recalled tune-up kits include one of the following part numbers: 99969-6189, 99969-6190, 99969-6191, 99969-6196 and 99969-6220. Kawasaki Motors is recalling lawn mowers and utility vehicles that use this filter, also. Sold at: Kawasaki dealers nationwide between August 2011 and August 2012. Filters cost about $5; tune-up kits cost between $40 and $70. Manufactured in: U.S. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using products with the recalled fuel filters and contact Kawasaki or a Kawasaki dealer for a free repair. Consumer Contact: Kawasaki Motors; toll-free at (866) 836-4463, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m .ET Monday through Friday,
www.kawpower.com or e-mail
ffrecall@kmc-usa.com Note: Health Canada also has a press release on this recall which is available at
http://cpsr-rspc.hc-sc.gc.ca/PR-RP/recall-retrait-eng.jsp?re_id=1720
Kawasaki Motors Recalls Lawn Mower Engines Due to Fire Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Lawn Mower Engines Units: About 210,000 Manufacturer: Kawasaki Motors Corp. USA of Grand Rapids, Mich. Hazard: The fuel filter can leak, posing a fire hazard. Incidents/Injuries: Kawasaki Motors has received 110 reports of fuel leaks. No injuries reported. Description: This recall includes Kawasaki FH, FR, FS and FX series engines used in riding and wide area, walk-behind lawnmowers made and sold under the following brand names: Ariens, Bad Boy Mowers, Big Dog, Bob-Cat, Bush Hog, Country Clipper, Cub Cadet, Dixie Chopper, Dixon, DR Power Equipment, Encore, Exmark, Ferris, Gravely, Hustler, Husqvarna, Land Pride, SCAG, Simplicity, Snapper Pro, Tiger Corp, Toro, Worldlawn and Woods. Engines may have also have been bought separately and used in other lawn mowers. Recalled engines are 13 to 36 horsepower, air-cooled, v-twin engines. “Kawasaki” and the model number are printed on the top of all of the engines. In addition, the spec and serial numbers are printed on a label on one side of the engine. The following model, spec and serial numbers are included:
American Honda Recalls Portable Generators Due to Fire and Burn Hazards.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Portable Generators Units: About 150,600 Distributor: American Honda Motor Co. Inc., of Torrance, Calif. Hazard: The generator’s fuel hose can leak, posing fire and burn hazards. Incidents/Injuries: Honda is aware of four incidents of fuel leaks. No fires or injuries have been reported. Description: This recall involves Honda gasoline-powered portable generators with model number EU2000i and serial numbers EAAJ-2260273 through EAAJ-2485025. The generators are black and red in color or have a camouflage design. They measure about 20 inches long by 11 ½ inches wide by 16 ½ inches tall. “Honda,” “EU converter” and the model number 2000i are printed on the side of the generator. “Companion” is printed on the side of some EU2000i models. The serial number is located on the lower right side, rear corner of the generator. Sold at: Honda Power Equipment dealers, Camping World, Gander Mountain, Grainger, Hertz Rental, John Deere, National Pump & Compressor, Northern Tool, Scheels Sporting, Sportsman’s Warehouse, Sunbelt Rentals, True Value, United Rentals, White Cap and Wholesale Sports store nationwide and online from October 2011 through September 2012 for between $1,150 and $1,400. Manufactured in: Japan Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled generators and contact the nearest Honda Power Equipment dealer to schedule a free inspection and repair. Consumer Contact: American Honda; Phone toll-free (888) 888-3139, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at
http://powerequipment.honda.com and click on “Recalls and Updates” under “Service and Support” for more information.
Powermate Generators Recall to Repair by Pramac America Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Powermate Sx 5500 portable generators Units: About 7700 Importer: Pramac America LLC, of Kearney, Neb. Manufacturer: Am Pride Chongqing Senci IMP & EXP Trade Co., of China Hazard: The fuel filter on this generator allows gasoline to leak, posing a fire hazard. Incidents/Injuries: Pramac America has received 51 reports of fuel filter leakage. No fires or injuries have been reported. Description: The recalled portable generators have "Powermate 5500" printed on the side of the black generator with wheels. These generators were sold under the model name Sx5500 and model number PM0125500. Both are printed on a plate on the rear of the generators with serial numbers of the recalled units ranging from K003xxxxxQ through K090xxxxxQ. Sold exclusively at: Home Depot stores in northeast, mid-west and southeast United States from February 2012 through August 2012 for about $550. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should stop using these recalled portable generators and contact Pramac America to receive a free repair kit including a replacement filter, hose and hose clamps for fuel line. Consumer Contact: Pramac America LLC at (800) 445-1805 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or
www.powermate.com and click on the Generator tab and then the Expert Advice followed by the Service Notification link for more information.
