Recalls: Yard and Garden

December 19, 2007 American Honda Motor Corp. Recalls Lawn Mowers Due to Laceration Hazard

The recall involves Honda walk-behind lawn mowers with model numbers HRB217HXA, HRX217HXA and HRX217HMA. The model and serial number are printed on a label located on the upper rear of the mower deck. The lawn mowers are dark gray with a red fan cover. The following serial numbers are included in the recall: Read more.

December 12, 2007 Outdoor Vacuums with Honda Engines Recalled By Billy Goat Industries Inc. Due to Fire Hazard

The recalled outdoor vacuum is black and green with a red motor housing. “Billy Goat” is printed on the vacuum’s bag. Only outdoor vacuums with the following model and serial numbers are included in the recall. The model and serial numbers are printed on a label located directly below the height adjustment crank on the left side of the vacuum. Read more.

November 27, 2007 Meijer Inc. Recalls Firepits; Product Can Tip Over and Pose a Fire Hazard

This recall involves the Grand Gourmet metal wood-burning firepits model FSQ279. The firepit is black, has four legs and two sparks guards on top. It measures 27 inches wide by 27 inches deep by 25 1/2 inches high. The model number can be found on the cover page of the product manual. Read more.

November 8, 2007 American Honda Motor Corp. Recalls Lawn Mowers Due to Fire Hazard

The recall involves HRX walk-behind lawn mowers with model numbers HRX217KHXA and HRX217KHMA. Only serial numbers from 1400001 through 1453714 are included in the recall. The model and serial number are printed on a label located on the upper rear of the deck. The lawn mower is dark gray with a red engine cover. Read more.

October 30, 2007 Target Recalls Home Patio Sets Due to Fall Hazard

This recall involves six-piece home patio sets sold exclusively at Target. The set consists of a table, an umbrella, and four chairs. The chairs and the umbrella have a black aluminum frame covered with a beige fabric. Read more.

October 25, 2007 Jo-Ann Stores Expands Recall of Children's Toy Garden Tools Due to Violation of Lead in Paint Standard

This recall involves the Robbie Ducky children’s leaf rake, hoe, broom and spade. “Robbie Ducky™ Garden Collection” is printed on a tag attached to the handle. The rake has a yellow handle with the head of a tortoise and green prongs. The hoe has an orange handle with a caterpillar and a blue blade. The broom has a purple handle with a duck and an orange brush. The spade has a yellow handle with the head of a frog and a red blade. The tools measure between 27 and 29 inches long. Read more.

October 18, 2007 Additional Injuries Prompt Re-announcement of Sportsstuff Recall of Air Pumps

The recalled products are air pumps with model numbers 57-1504-A and 57-1504 that are used to inflate low pressure inflatable items such as rafts and toys. The Model 57-1504-A pump was sold separately with an assortment of interlocking nozzles. The Model 57-1504 pump was sold with the Sportsstuff “Launch Pod”, an inflatable water trampoline. The model number and the date code “0104” are located on the label on the top of the pump. Read more.

October 17, 2007 Plow & Hearth Recalls Aluminum Chimeneas Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

The chimeneas are outdoor fireplaces that are aluminum, have a removable spark guard, a wrought iron base, and a four-sided screen. Read more.

October 12, 2007 Ross Stores Recalls Turtle Sprinklers Due to Laceration Hazard

The turtle sprinkler is made of plastic resin and measures about 6 ½-inches tall. The SKU number 400022708494 is printed on a label located on the underside of the sprinkler. Read more.

October 4, 2007 Eveready Battery Co. Recalls Toy Flashlights Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

The recall involves “Pirates of the Caribbean” medallion squeeze lights, which is gold-colored and about 1¾-inches across. It is attached to a leather strap and metal clasp. Read more.