Recalls: Yard and Garden

March 25, 2010 Lennox Hearth Products Recalls Vent-Free Gas Logs and Fireplaces Due to Gas Leak and Fire Hazards

The recalled products are Lennox Superior brand VFGL Log Sets and VF4000, VF5000 and VF6000 fireplaces. Log sets are comprised of ceramic-fiber logs with a dual gas burner system and are designed to be placed in a wood-burning fireplace or a ventless firebox enclosure. Fireplaces are comprised of log sets, a ventless firebox enclosure and accessories. Each product has a metal rating plate attached to the grate of the log sets or to the frame of the fireplaces containing the unit’s model number, serial number and other information. The following models are affected by this recall: Read more.

March 3, 2010 Outdoor Lighting Fixtures Recalled by American Electric Lighting Due to Shock Hazard

This recall involves model AVL outdoor lighting fixtures sold under the American Electric Lighting brand name. The light fixtures are intended for use in parking lots, roadways, commercial environments and office communities. “AVL” is printed on the reflector of each light fixture. Read more.

January 6, 2010 Sagittarius Sporting Goods Recalls Gas Grills Sold at Lowe's Stores Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

This recall involves Master Forge five-burner, stainless steel gas grills. The name “Master Forge” is on the grill hood. The model number L3218 is located on a label inside the left front door of the grill. Read more.

December 23, 2009 Verandah Patio Fireplaces Recalled by W.S. Badcock Corp. Due to Fire Hazard

The recalled fireplace is made of black metal with wire mesh sides, a black metal cap and chimney, and a metal grate with two (2) accessory tools. Read more.

December 10, 2009 JCPenney Recalls Cooks Outdoor BBQ Grills Due to Fire Hazard

This recall involves Cooks® brand outdoor BBQ grills. The grill has a digital thermometer on the hood, stainless steel top and a global LP regulator. Lot number 780-2176 is printed on the underside of the grill’s stand. Read more.

December 10, 2009 MTD Recalls Log Splitters Due to Amputation Hazard

The following log splitter brand names and model numbers are included in this recall. They were sold in red, black and yellow in 21, 25, 27 and 33 ton models. The model number is located on the frame near the engine. Log splitters manufactured from November 2008 through October 2009 are included in this recall. Only models with certain serial numbers are included in this recall. Read more.

November 18, 2009 Fire and Burn Hazards Prompt Recall of Gas Grills Sold at Lowe's Stores

The recalled grills are SLG series “Perfect Flame” brand outdoor propane or natural gas grills. The grills are stainless steel and painted black or gray metal. The model numbers affected by this recall are listed below. The model number can be found in the compartment under the cooking chamber. No other Perfect Flame model numbers are included in this recall. Read more.

November 12, 2009 Backpack Blowers Recalled by Homelite Due to Fire Hazard

This recall involves the Homelite Mighty Lite backpack blowers. The blowers are red and black. The following models are affected by this recall: Read more.

October 28, 2009 Halloween Flashlights Sold Exclusively at Target Recalled Due to Burn Hazard

This recall involves two types of Halloween-themed flashlights: the mini flashlights and flashlights sold with stencils. Read more.

October 22, 2009 Toro Recalls Zero Turn Mowers Due to Burn Hazard

The recall involves liquid-cooled Toro Z Master Z580, Z580-D, Z593-D and Z595-D zero-turn mowers. These units are equipped with fuel-injected, liquid-cooled Kawasaki gasoline or liquid-cooled Kubota diesel engines. The following model numbers and serial numbers are included in the recall: Read more.