Recalls: Home Appliances, Maintenance and Structures

April 29, 2008 DEWALT Recalls Table Saws Due to Laceration Hazard

This recall involves the 10 inch DEWALT jobsite table saw model number DW744. Date codes included in the recall are 200715 through 200740. The table saws are yellow and black. The model number and date code are located on the name plate on the front of the saw. Table saws with an “X” stamped on the name plate by the date code are not included in this recall. Read more.


April 10, 2008 Michaels Stores Recalls Seasonal Writing Pens Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

The recalled pens were sold individually as one of four-series pens including Flower Writer; Christmas Writer; Easter Writer and Spooky Writer. Each pen has themed decorations including flowers, Christmas, Easter and Halloween ornamentation. Read more.


April 9, 2008 Fire Alarm Control Panel Recalled By Gamewell FCI Due to Alert Failure

This recall involves Gamewell-FCI 7100 Series fire alarm control panels. The panels provide control, display and annunciation information. The series includes the following model numbers: Read more.


April 3, 2008 Goodman Manufacturing Co. Recalls Heating and Cooling Units Due to Fire Hazard

This recall involves Goodman single package gas-electric heating and cooling units with model numbers GPG13480901AC, GPG13481151AC, GPG13600901BB, GPG13601151BB, and GPG13601401BB, and with serial numbers beginning 0712, 0801, and 0802. The model and serial numbers are found on the serial plate attached to the control compartment door on the front of the unit. Read more.


April 3, 2008 A.O. Smith Recalls Gas Water Heaters Due to Fire and Carbon Monoxide Hazards

This recall involves 75 gallon natural and propane gas water heaters. “A.O. Smith” or “State” is printed on the side of the unit. A.O. Smith and State model and serial numbers included in this recall are listed in the chart below. Model and serial numbers are printed on the water heater’s rating plate. Read more.


April 2, 2008 Cabot Recalls Composite Deck Cleaner Due to Inhalation and Fire Hazard

This recall involves the Cabot Composite Deck Cleaner #3502. The deck cleaner is a granular concentrate that, when mixed with water, is used to clean composite surfaces such as decks, railings, steps, fences and siding. It was sold in a 2-pound plastic container. The label on the container reads: “Cabot Composite Cleaner” and has number 3502 at the bottom of the front of the label. Read more.


April 1, 2008 Master Lock Recalls Lock and Leash™ Locks Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

This recall involves red Lock and Leash™ locks with model number 1551D. The locks have a matching red coiled cable used to anchor items. Master Lock® is printed in white above the combination display. Other colors are not affected by this recall. Read more.


April 1, 2008 Gecko Alliance Recalls Electronic Spa Controls Used on Serenity Spas Due to Fire Hazard

This recall involves the Hydropool Serenity Series Spa hot tubs with serial numbers 01350XXXX through 03210XXXX. The serial numbers are printed on the right side of the spa control. The Gecko spa control (SSPA-1) has model number 0202-205097 printed on it. Read more.


March 19, 2008 WarmlyYours Recalls Rug Warmers Due to Fire Hazard

The rug warmers are cream-colored with a non-slip pad, a tan nylon edging and a black electrical cord. They were sold in three sizes, small 3 ½ ft. x 4 ½ ft., medium 4 ¾ ft. x 7 ¾ ft., and large 7 ¾ ft. x 9 ¾ ft. Model numbers UAH-3646-120, UAH-4979-120, and UAH-7999-120 are printed on a label located on the underside of the rug warmer. Read more.


March 12, 2008 Ensto Control Oy Recalls Toggle and Rotary Switches Due to Electric Shock Hazards

The recalled toggle and rotary switches are manual motor controller switches or disconnect switches. The switches are typically used with HVAC units, electric distribution and control panels and industrial uses. Primarily the switches are used commercially, however they may also be found in residential applications. The switches were sold under the brand name Ensto Control Oy with a four digit manufacturing week date code stamped on the bottom of each switch. The code indicates the week and year of manufacture. Product codes ranging from 0107 through 5007 are included in the recall. The model numbers are located on labels attached on the upper part of the plastic switch housing. The following model numbers are included in the recall: Read more.