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Recalled Husqvarna Riding Lawn Mowers Pose Fire Hazard
By Fred Pritzker on 29, July 2010
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Husqvarna Professional Products Inc., of Charlotte, North Carolina is recalling almost 2,000 Husqvarna Riding Lawn Tractors that can pose a fire and burn hazard to lawnmower operators, according to the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC).
The riding lawnmowers…
Window Shade Strangulations Prompt Multinational Safety Initiative
By Elliot Olsen on 17, June 2010
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Following a June 10 IKEA window blind strangulation hazard recall, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is announcing a multinational initiative to prevent future window covering strangulation deaths and spread the word about the strangulation hazards of…
Fires Prompt GE Front Load Washer Recall
By klawill on 14, June 2010
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After seven reports of flames shooting out of GE Front-Load Washing Machines and causing smoke damage, Louisville, Kentucky-based GE is issuing a recall of about 181,000 units, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
The…
Kitchen Fire Prompts Maytag Dishwasher Recall
By klawill on 3, June 2010
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After 12 fires, a dishwasher fire hazard recall is being issued by Maytag Corporation, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
About 1.7 million dishwashers are affected by the recall, which is being issued because an…
Trailer Accident Hazard Prompts EZ Loader Boat Trailer Recall
By admin on 26, May 2010
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EZ Loader Adjustable Boat Trailers, Inc. is recalling 2010 EZ Loader Single Axle boat trailers, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
The spindle can separate from the axle, which could allow the tire and wheel to…
Injury Hazard Prompts Snow Sled Trailer Hitch Recall
By Elliot Olsen on 26, May 2010
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An injury hazard has prompted a utility snow sled hitch recall by Pelican International, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced.
Screws in the hitch could loosen and fall because of vibrations when the sled is used…
Fire Hazard Prompts Recall of Generators That Leak Fuel
By Kathy Will on 25, May 2010
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Reports of fuel leakage and a fire hazard have led to the recall of portable generators according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Cummins Power Generations of Minneapolis, Minn., is recalling portable generators made by Loncin Industries, Ltd…
Fire Hazard Prompts Laptop Battery Recall Expansion
By Elliot Olsen on 24, May 2010
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After burn injuries and fire reports, a Hewlett-Packard and Compaq laptop battery recall is being expanded, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The laptop computer batteries pose a burn injury hazard to consumers.
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Coffee Maker Burns Prompt WalMart Recall
By admin on 21, May 2010
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Burn injuries have resulted in a coffee maker recall by General Electric and Walmart, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). About 900,000 digital 12-cup coffee brewers have been recalled after 83 reports of overheating, smoking, melting,…
Child Suffocation and Injury Hazard Prompts Storage Trunk Recall
By Elliot Olsen on 20, May 2010
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After an 18-month-old child suffered brain damage and another was injured, Minneapolis, MN-based Target Corporation is recalling woven storage trunks, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced. The lids of the trunks can suddenly drop and trap children reaching…
