Archive for the 'Outdoor Product Recalls' Category

Char-Broil Recalls Vertical Gas Smokers Due to Injury Hazard

August 25th, 2010 by ConsumerBob


When the temperature setting is in “low,” the smoker’s hose/valve/regulator (HVR) assembly does not allow sufficient gas to flow, causing the flame to extinguish. Gas continues to flow and build up inside the smoker. If the smoker is reignited the build-up of propane gas can cause an explosion that bursts the smoker’s door open, posing [...]

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Bed Bath & Beyond Recalls Solar Lighted Cantilever Umbrellas Due to Injury Hazard

August 3rd, 2010 by ConsumerBob


A plastic connector which attaches to the arm of the umbrella can break, causing the umbrella to collapse. This poses a risk of injury to the user.

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Husqvarna Professional Products Recalls Riding Lawn Tractors Due to Fire Hazard

July 28th, 2010 by ConsumerBob


The fuel line on the rear-mounted fuel tank is too long and can come in contact with moving parts while the tractor is in use, posing a fire hazard.

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Atico International USA Recalls Bamboo Torches Due to Laceration Hazard

July 22nd, 2010 by ConsumerBob


The fuel canister that holds the wick of the torch has a sharp edge inside the lip of the opening that poses a laceration hazard when consumers try to remove the wick.

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Snow Blowers Recalled by The Toro Company Due to Fire Hazard

July 14th, 2010 by ConsumerBob


Exposure to ethanol in gasoline can cause the carburetor needle to become corroded. A corroded needle can stick in the open position and allow fuel to leak from the carburetor, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

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Super Lightning Rocket Fireworks Recalled by Big Fireworks Due to Risk of Burn

June 30th, 2010 by ConsumerBob


The rockets are overloaded with pyrotechnic composition, violating the federal regulatory standard for this product. This could result in a greater than expected explosion, posing a risk of burns and bodily harm to nearby consumers.

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Cummins Power Generation Recalls Portable Generators Due to Fire Hazard

May 26th, 2010 by ConsumerBob


Fuel can leak through the carburetor during normal usage, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

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Eastwind Industries Recalls Kuuma Stow and Go Grills Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at West Marine Stores

April 13th, 2010 by ConsumerBob


If the fuel container is not completely threaded on the regulator during installation, the propane tanks can leak fuel. This poses a fire hazard to consumers.

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Ardica Recalls Heated Jackets and Vests Due to Burn Hazard

April 1st, 2010 by ConsumerBob


Electrical connections in the warming components in the jackets and vest can overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

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Agio International Recalls Outdoor Gas Fire Columns Sold Exclusively at Costco Due to Fire Hazard

April 1st, 2010 by ConsumerBob


Gas can leak from connections in the column, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

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