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For your reference we've compiled recalls from the past 15 years for products for which we sell parts. You can find more detailed information about these and other recalls on the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission's website: http://www.cpsc.gov.
Mini Tillers with Honda Engines Recalled Due to Fire Hazard (November 16, 2010)
Black & Decker Recalls Cordless Electric Lawnmowers Due to Laceration Hazard (September 29, 2010)
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from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
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| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | Honda Hotline: (888) 888-3139 |
November 16, 2010 |
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Release #11-040 |
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Mini Tillers with Honda Engines Recalled 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: Honda and Mantis Mini Tillers Units: About 6,150 Manufacturer: American Honda Motor Co., of Torrance, Calif. Hazard: A rubber grommet that is part of the engine's fuel tank may crack and leak fuel, posing a fire hazard. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Description: The recalled mini tillers have Honda GX25 mini four-stroke engines and their engine serial numbers can be found on the engine near the fuel tank cap. Both brands come in red and black. Sold at: Honda Power Equipment Dealers, The Home Depot, outdoor power equipment dealers, rental dealers, retailers, mail order and catalog houses nationwide from March 2010 through September 2010 for about $400. Manufactured: The engines were made in Thailand and assembled in the United States using domestic and globally sourced products. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using any mini tiller with engines in the affected serial number ranges and contact any Honda Power Equipment dealer or Honda Engine dealer (Mantis owners only) to arrange to have the fuel tank assembly replaced free of charge. Registered owners of the recalled mini tillers will be sent a notice by mail. Consumer Contact: For additional information: To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled products, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml11/11040.html |
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NEWS
from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
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Office of
Information and Public Affairs |
Washington,
DC 20207 |
| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | Firm's Recall Hotline: (866) 229-5570 |
September 29, 2010 |
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Release #10-356 |
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Black & Decker Recalls Cordless Electric Lawnmowers Due to Laceration 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: Black & Decker and Craftsman brand cordless electric lawnmowers Units: About 160,000 (these lawnmowers were previously recalled in September 2002 for a fire hazard, and that recall was expanded in August 2006) Manufacturer: Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc., of Towson, Md. Hazard: The lawnmower's motor and blade can unexpectedly turn on after the mower's safety key is removed, posing a laceration hazard to consumers. Removing the safety key is designed to keep this from occurring. Incidents/Injuries: Black & Decker has received 34 reports of the motor operating after removal of the safety key, including two incidents that resulted in finger lacerations, one requiring stitches. Description: The recalled cordless electric mowers were sold under both the Black & Decker and Craftsman brand names. The recalled Black & Decker mowers have model number CMM1000 or CMM1000R. All date codes and types are included. The date code and type information are both located on a silver and black label affixed to the rear door of the mower. The Black & Decker mowers have either an orange or green deck with a black motor cover. The Craftsman-brand mowers have model number 900.370520 and include all date codes and types. The model number is located on the silver and black label affixed to the rear door of the mower. The Craftsman-brand mowers have a dark green deck with a black motor cover. Sold at: Home center, hardware and discount stores and authorized Black & Decker dealers nationwide from September 1995 through December 2006 for about $450. Craftsman-brand mowers were sold at Sears and Orchard Supply Hardware stores nationwide from January 1998 through December 2000 for about $450. Manufactured in: United States, Canada and Mexico Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled lawnmowers immediately and call Black & Decker or Sears for a free inspection and repair, or a credit towards a new cordless lawnmower. Consumers who had their mowers repaired as a result of the previous recalls should also have their mowers inspected and repaired as part of this recall. Consumer Contact: For additional information, consumers with Black & Decker mowers should contact Black & Decker toll-free at (866) 229-5570 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.blackanddecker.com. Consumers with Craftsman-brand mowers should call Sears toll-free at (888) 281-5314 between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT Monday through Saturday or visit the firm's website at www.sears.com To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled products, please go to: |
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