Product Recall Thread

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Name of Product: Kydex Belt Holsters for Glock model handguns

Units: About 8,000

Manufacturer: Michaels of Oregon, of Oregon City, Ore.

Hazard: The holster's retention strap can move out of position and could
cause a handgun to unexpectedly discharge while being reholstered,
posing a serious injury risk to consumers.

Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received three reports of unexpected
discharges. In one incident, a law enforcement officer was shot in the
leg while reholstering his firearm.

Description: The recall includes Kydex Belt and Tactical Holsters with
thumb break fits for Glock model handguns. The holsters are rigid and
are made of black Kydex and come with tension screws for a proper fit.
The words, "Uncle Mike's by Michaels of Oregon" are printed on the back
of the holster. The recall involves sizes 12, 21, and 25, which is
printed on the inside of the holster between the two screws securing the
holster to the belt slide.

Sold through: Uncle Mike's and Uncle Mike's Law Enforcement catalogs and
at sporting goods stores and gun supply stores nationwide from January
2002 through October 2002 for between $25 and $50.

Manufactured in: United States

Remedy: Consumers who have purchased a Kydex Holster with a Thumb break
for a Glock Handgun should stop using it immediately and contact
Michaels of Oregon for a replacement retention strap free of charge.

Consumer Contact: Call Michaels of Oregon at (800) 471-4999 between 7:30
a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit their Web site at
www.michaeloforegon.com

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Name of Product: Superfuel Liquid Fuel

Units: About 8,500

Manufacturer: Cascade Designs Inc., of Seattle Wash.

Hazard: A manufacturing defect in the can's seam and an insufficiently applied
fuel cap can cause the can to leak fuel posing a fire hazard.

Incidents/Injuries: No incidents or injuries have been reported. However, CPSC
and Cascade Designs discovered and subsequently investigated forty-one leaking
cans found in Cascade's distribution center.

Description: The recalled fuel is used for outdoor cooking stoves. "MSR®
SuperFuel(tm)" is printed on the label and is packaged in red metal cans.
"SUPERFUEL, MSR Cleanest-Burning Liquid Fuel for MSR Stoves," and "32 FL OZ/1
Quart/.946 Liter" are printed across the front of the can. This recall includes
cans with batch #502-167 printed on the lower back of the can in light black
digits.

Sold At: Sporting good stores sold the stove fuel nationwide from March 2005
through April 2005 for about $9.

Manufactured in: United States

Remedy: (1) Consumers should immediately check their stove fuel cans for leaks.
If the can is leaking, consumers should move it to a location where there are no
ignition sources and then transfer the fuel to an approved fuel container. (2)
Consumers should contact Cascade Designs Inc. to receive a replacement fuel
container and funnel.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Cascade Designs at (800)
527-1527 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's
Web site at www.msrgear.com

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 13, 2005
Release #05-191 Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 846-9921
CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

CPSC, Aristo Home and Garden Announce Recall of "Fire Stick"
Multi-Purpose Lighters


WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary
recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using
recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Fire Stick Multi-Purpose Lighters

Units: About 36,000

Manufacturer: Aristo Home and Garden, of West Deptford, N.J.

Hazard: The lighters fail to meet federal safety standards because they
lack child-resistant mechanisms. If young children gain access to these
multi-purpose lighters, they can pose a fire hazard or burn risk.

Incidents/Injuries: Aristo has not received any reports of incidents or
injuries involving the Fire Stick lighters.

Description: These refillable, butane-fueled lighters are silver in
color with a black sliding switch at the middle of the product. Two
models of the lighters are included in this recall: a 7-inch model
(model number 324007) and a 12-inch model (model number 324012). "Aristo
Home & Garden" and "Fire Stick" are printed on the products' original
packaging.

Sold Through: Home and garden retail outlets nationwide from November
2002 through October 2004. The 7-inch models were sold for $10, and the
12-inch models were sold for $20.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should stop using these lighters immediately and
return them to their place of purchase for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: Contact Aristo at (888) 846-9921 between 9 a.m. and
4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at
www.aristousa.com

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 17, 2005
Release #05-199
Firm's Recall Hotline: (866) 466-0559
CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

CPSC, Shakespeare Fishing Tackle Division Announce Recall of Children's
Fishing Poles

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
announces
the following recall in voluntary cooperation with the firm below.
Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless
otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Children's Fishing Kits

Units: About 438,000

Distributor: Shakespeare Fishing Tackle Division, of Columbia, S.C.

Hazard: The paint on the rods of these fishing poles contains lead.
Lead
is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health
effects.

Incidents/Injuries: The firm has not received any reports of complaints
related to this product. This voluntary recall is being conducted to
prevent any possibility of injury or illness.

Description: The recalled Shakespeare(r) brand fishing kits feature the
following characters: TAZ(r) (Tazmanian Devil(r)), Tweety(r), Mucha
Lucha(r) and Spider-Man(r). Other fishing kits feature Fishing
Heroes(tm), sold with a silver-colored badge; Kids Kits(tm), sold with
tackle boxes; and Shark(tm) and Dolphin(tm) Kits, which have reels in
the shape of a shark or dolphin. The fishing kits have brightly colored
red and yellow fishing rods, and "Shakespeare" is written on the reels.
Fishing kits with purple, blue and pink rods are not included in this
recall. Certain translucent red and yellow and metallic-colored red
rods
also are not included in this recall.

Sold at: Discount department, sporting good and toy stores nationwide
from August 2001 through June 2005 for between $9 and $13.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled fishing poles and
contact Shakespeare Fishing Tackle for information on receiving a free
replacement fishing kit.

Consumer Contact: For more information, call Shakespeare Fishing Tackle
toll-free at (866) 466-0559 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through
Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at
http://www.shakespeare-fishing.com/recall

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CPSC, DeWALT Announce Recall to Repair Air Compressors

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary
recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using
recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: DeWALT Model D55143 Three-Gallon Hand-Carry Oil Free
Air Compressor.

Units: About 185 units.

Manufacturer: DeWALT Industrial Tool Company, Baltimore, Md.

Hazard: Due to a wiring insulation defect, the unit may pose a possible
shock hazard.

Incidents/Injuries: No injuries reported.

Description: Only DeWALT D55143 three-gallon hand-carry oil free air
compressors with the following date codes: 200448, 200453, 200502
through 200505, 200508, and 200509 are included in the recall. The date
code is printed on the name plate on the rear air tank of the unit.
Units marked with an "R" on the end cap of the unit are not included in
this recall.

Sold At: Home center and hardware stores nationwide from January 2005
through April 2005 for about $250.

Manufactured in: China.

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the compressors immediately and
contact DeWALT for the location of the nearest service center to receive
a free inspection or repair if necessary.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact DeWALT at (866)
397-3228 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit
the firm's Web site at www.DeWALT.com

To view this recall on CPSC's web site, including a picture of the
recalled product, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml05/05202.html

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Name of Product: Ameristep Hang-on Treestands.

Units: About 480.

Manufacturer: Tahsin Industrial Corp. USA, of Randolph, N.J.

Hazard: The treestand's bracket can bend if not secured properly by a
chain and if weight is applied. This can cause the chain to disengage
from the stand, the stand to separate from the tree and the user to fall
and suffer serious injuries.

Incidents/Injuries: Tahsin received one report in which a person fell
from an unknown elevation while using the treestand.

Description: The recalled treestand is the Ameristep Model 9203 Hang-on
of the Grizzly Treestand Line. The product is a steel fixed-position
treestand that uses a steel chain for attachment to trees and has a
camouflage-covered seat.

Sold At: Kame's Sports Center, Kentucky Lake Outdoors, Sportsmen Center,
and North Sylva Company stores nationwide from July 2004 through June
2005 for between $36 and $50.

Manufactured in: China.

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the treestand immediately and
contact Ameristep Customer Service or any of the retailers to receive
information on properly setting up the unit.

Consumer Contact: Consumers can call Ameristep Customer Service
Department at (800) 374-7837 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday
through Friday, or visit www.tahsinusa.com or www.ameristep.com to print
out supplemental instructions.

Firm's Media Contacts: Jeremy Lees at (800) 722-7345, ext. 114; Michael
Loiacono at (800) 722-7345, ext. 141. To view this recall on CPSC's web
site, including a picture of the recalled product, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml05/05201.html

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CPSC, HiPer Technology Inc. Announce Recall of ATV Wheels

WASHINGTON , D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary
recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using
recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: All-terrain vehicle (ATV) 9-inch wheels, with aluminum
center section

Units: About 875

Manufacturer: HiPer Technology Inc., of Lawrence, Kan.

Hazard: The aluminum center section of the wheel can come apart causing
the tire and rim to unexpectedly separate from the ATV, posing a risk of
serious injury if the rider loses control of the vehicle.

Incidents/Injuries: HiPer has 12 reports of wheel center section
breakage and separation.

Description: The recalled 9-inch ATV aftermarket rear wheels have a
model number of 0990 YHR. The rear wheels were manufactured from
February 15, 2005 through May 2005. The recalled wheel can be used as
the rear wheel on ATVs having the following bolt patterns: four bolts on
a 110mm circle or four bolts on a 115mm circle. The center section of
the wheel is made of aluminum and has eight bolt holes.

Sold at: ATV dealers and HiPer Technology sold the wheels from February
2005 through May 2005 for about $190.

Manufactured in: United States.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the 9-inch ATV wheels
and contact HiPer Technology to receive a replacement wheel center
section and or wheel repair, free of charge.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact HiPer Technology
at (800) 464-4737 anytime or visit the firm's Web site at
www.hiper-technology.com

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 2, 2005
Release #05-237
Firm's Recall Hotline:(866) 802-9381
CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

CPSC, Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A. Announce Recall of ATVs

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary
recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using
recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Kawasaki Model Year 2001-2005 Prairie and Brute Force
All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)

Units: About 155,000

Distributor: Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A., of Irvine, Calif.

Hazard: A significant impact to the front wheel of the ATV while the
steering is fully turned to either side can result in suspension damage,
wear, and an eventual loss of steering control that could result in
injury or death.

Note: Kawasaki previously recalled the Prairie 700 4x4 in March 2005
because the age recommendation warning label was missing.

Incidents/Injuries: Kawasaki has received 42 reports of ball joint
separation which could result in loss of steering control. Three
injuries have been reported.

Description: The recall includes 2001 through 2005 Prairie and Brute
Force Kawasaki ATVs. The following Kawasaki ATV models are included in
this recall: Prairie 300, Prairie 300 4x4, Prairie 360, Prairie 360 4x4,
Prairie 400, Prairie 400 4x4, Prairie 650 4x4, Prairie 700 4x4, and
Brute Force 650 4x4. The model numbers can be found on the
identification label located on the frame of the ATV. "Prairie" or
"Brute Force" is printed on each side of the vehicle's gas tank.

Sold at: Kawasaki dealers nationwide from August 2000 through July 2005
for between $4,400 and $7,400.

Manufactured in: United States

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled ATVs immediately and
contact an authorized Kawasaki ATV dealer to arrange for a free repair.
Registered owners of the vehicles will be notified directly by Kawasaki
about the recall.

Consumer Contact: For more information, call Kawasaki toll-free at (866)
802-9381 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or
visit their Web site at www.kawasaki.com

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 12, 2005
Release #05-265

Firm's Recall Hotline: (866) 714-3860, Ext.232 CPSC Consumer Hotline:
(800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

CPSC, Makita U.S.A. Inc. Announce Recall of Chain Saws

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary
recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using
recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Makita Chain Saws

Units: About 3,400 units

Distributor: Makita U.S.A. Inc., of La Mirada, Calif.

Hazard: The flywheels on some of the chain saws can come apart during
use, which could cause serious personal injury.

Incidents/Injuries: Makita has received three reports of the flywheel
coming apart. There have been no reports of injury.

Description: The recall involves Makita DCS6401 and DCS7901-model chain
saws in which the last five digits of the serial numbers are within the
following ranges:

DCS6401: 41915 through 45612, 81722 through 82057
DCS7901: 31182 through 31491

The chain saw's housing is teal with the name "Makita" written on it.
The chain saw's serial number can be found on the right hand side of the
silver nameplate which is located on the back of the fuel tank. No other
Makita chain saws are involved in the recall. Any DCS6401 or DCS7901
chain saws with the letter "N" preceding the serial number on the
nameplate and a blue dot on the shipping carton have been repaired and
are not involved in the recall.

Sold at: Outdoor power equipment distributors and industrial contractor
supply houses nationwide sold these chain saws from October 2004 through
August 2005 for between $520 and $730.

Manufactured in: Germany

Remedy: Consumers should stop using these recalled chain saws
immediately and contact Makita to arrange for a free repair. Known
purchasers were sent direct mail notification of this recall.

Consumer Contact: For more information, call Makita toll-free at (866)
714-3860, Ext.232 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday,
or visit their Web site at www.makitatools.com

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 12, 2005
Release #05-264

Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 673-7278
CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

CPSC, DOLMAR Power Products Announce Recall of Chain Saws

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary
recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using
recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: DOLMAR chain saws

Units: About 1,300 units

Distributor: DOLMAR Power Products, of Duluth, Ga.

Hazard: The flywheels on some of the chain saws may come apart during
use, which could cause serious personal injury.

Incidents/Injuries: DOLMAR has received three reports of the flywheel
coming apart. There have been no reports of injury.

Description: The recall involves DOLMAR PS6400 and PS7900-model chain
saws in which the last five digits of the serial numbers are within the
following ranges:

PS6400: 71998 through 79250
PS7900: 40156 through 43009

The chain saw's housing is "warm red" with "DOLMAR" written on it. The
chain saw's serial number can be found on the right hand side of the
silver nameplate which is located on the back of the fuel tank. No other
DOLMAR chain saws are involved in the recall. Any PS6400 or PS7900 chain
saws with the letter "N" preceding the serial number on the nameplate
and a blue dot on the shipping carton have been repaired and are not
involved in the recall.

Sold at: Outdoor power equipment distributors and industrial suppliers
nationwide sold these chain saws from October 2004 through August 2005
for between $570 and $750.

Manufactured in: Germany

Remedy: Consumers should stop using these chain saws immediately and
contact DOLMAR to arrange for a free repair. Known purchasers were sent
direct mail notification of this recall.

Consumer Contact: For more information, call DOLMAR toll-free at (888)
673-7278 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit
their Web site at www.dolmarusa.com

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 13, 2005
Release #05-266
Firm's Hotline: (800) 675-5301
CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

CPSC, The Brinkmann Corporation Announce Recall to Repair Gas Grills

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announces
the following recalls in voluntary cooperation with the firms listed
below. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless
otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Brinkmann-brand and Charmglow-brand Gas Grills
manufactured by Brinkmann

Units: About 130,000

Grill Manufacturer: The Brinkmann Corporation, of Dallas, Texas

Regulator Manufacturer: Zhonghshan GDA Gas Valve Co. Ltd., of China

Hazard: The regulators on these gas grills, the component that controls
the amount of gas released to the burner, could leak gas when attached
to certain liquid propane tanks. This poses a risk of fire and burn
injuries.

Incidents/Injuries: The Brinkmann Corporation has received two reports
of a small flame reportedly due to gas leaking at or near the propane
cylinder. No injuries or property damage have been reported.

Description: The recall involves Brinkmann-brand and Charmglow-brand gas
grills. The regulator is attached to the side of the grills. Only grills
that have regulators with the name "GDA" are affected by this recall.
The grills have three to six burners and the name "Brinkmann" or
"Charmglow" on the lid.

Sold at: Home centers, sporting goods and hardware stores nationwide
from January 2005 through September 2005 for between $150 and $900.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers with grills that have the "GDA" regulator should
contact Brinkmann to receive a free repair kit or replacement hose
regulator assembly.

Consumer Contact: Call Brinkmann toll-free at (800) 675-5301 between
8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday. Consumers also can log on
to the company's Web site at www.brinkmann.net to request a repair kit.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 10, 2005
Release #06-029
Firm's Recall Hotline: (866) 838-5008
CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

CPSC, Makita U.S.A. Inc. Announce Recall of Angle Grinders

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary
recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using
recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Makita 7-inch Angle Grinder

Units: About 1,500

Distributor: Makita U.S.A. Inc., of La Mirada, Calif.

Hazard: The guards on some of these angle grinders will not fully cover
a hubbed grinding wheel. As a result, if the hubbed grinding wheel comes
apart during use, it could hit the user, possibly causing serious
personal injury.

Incidents/Injuries: Makita has not received any reports of incidents or
injury.

Description: The recall only involves Makita GA7011C 7-inch angle
grinders. The grinder's model number and serial number are located on
the silver nameplate which is located above the trigger switch. The last
four digits of the serial numbers of the recalled grinders are in the
following ranges:



1745 - 1748 1768 - 1778 1780 - 1784 1797 - 1808 1861 -
1872
1885 - 1892 1897 - 1900 1909 - 1912 1921 - 1924 1953 -
1956
1969 - 1972 1989 - 1992 2013 - 2016 2025 - 2028 2465 -
2468
2471 - 2472 2477 - 2484 2489 - 2496 2501 - 2508 2513 -
2520
2529 - 2540 2549 - 2560 2573 - 2576 3133 - 3137 3162 -
3169
3874 3590 - 3613


The grinder's housing is blue and the name "Makita" appears in large
white letters on the housing. No other Makita grinders are involved in
the recall.
Sold at: Industrial suppliers and home centers from about July 2005
through September 2005 for about $179.

Manufactured In: China

Remedy: Consumers with these angle grinders should stop using them with
a hubbed grinding wheel immediately and contact Makita to arrange for a
replacement of their guard free of charge. Known purchasers were sent
direct mail notification of this recall.


Consumer Contact: For more information, call Makita toll-free at (866)
838-5008 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit
their Web site at www.makitatools.com

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 24, 2006
Release #06-071
Firm's Hotline: (800) 555-9717
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

CPSC, L.L. Bean Announce Recall of Safety Kits

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation
with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following
consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately
unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Auto Safety Kit, Auto Aid in a Bottle, Winter Safety Kit, and
Outdoorsman in a Bottle

Units: About 4,100

Distributor: L.L. Bean, of Freeport, Maine

Hazard: The products have a flashlight that relies on a powerful magnet and
copper coil for manual recharging. The magnet adversely affects the polarity of
the compass rendering it unreliable. The magnet could be powerful enough to
disrupt a heart patient's Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator (ICD). The product's
packaging lacks appropriate warning information.

Incidents/Injuries: There have been no reported incidents or injuries.

Description: Each kit contains a variety of safety equipment including a
"Forever Flashlight," which does not use batteries. Shaking the flashlight for
30 seconds provides about 5 minutes of light. The Outdoorsman in a Bottle kit
contains a compass. Other items which could be included in the kits include
gloves, a blanket, emergency vest, a water bottle, a rain poncho and a knife.
L.L. Bean is written on the bottle or blanket with these kits.

Sold by: L.L. Bean's stores, catalogs and Web sites sold these kits from August
2005 through November 2005 for between $20 and $60.

Manufactured in: United States

Remedy: Consumers with recalled kits should contact L.L. Bean immediately to
receive a free warning label for the flashlight. Consumers with Outdoorsman in a
Bottle kits will receive a free replacement compass/whistle.

Consumer Contact: For more information, consumers can contact L.L. Bean at (800)
555-9717 between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm ET Monday through Friday, or visit their
Web site at www.llbean.com

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Leaf Blowers Sold at Home Depot Recalled for Laceration Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary
recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using
recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Homelite Vac Attack II Blower

Units: About 1,550

Importer: Homelite Consumer Products Inc., of Anderson, S.C.

Hazard: The blowers are missing the doors covering the vacuum inlet.
This exposes the blower's fan blade, posing a risk of finger laceration
to the user.

Incidents/Injuries: No incidents or injuries have been reported.

Description: The recalled blower is used outside to blow, vacuum or
mulch leaves. "Homelite" is printed on the top of the blower. The blower
is red with a black nozzle, and weighs about 10 lbs. Model number
UT08542 or UT08542A is printed on the operator's manual. Only blowers
missing the black cover over the fan are included in the recall.
"Homelite" and "Vac Attack II" are written on the fan cover. A bag
connects to the blower to collect the leaves or mulch.

Sold at: Home Depot stores nationwide from September 2005 through
November 2005 for about $99.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should stop using these blowers immediately and return
them to a Home Depot store for a new blower or a full refund.

Consumer Contact: Contact Homelite toll-free at (800) 242-4672 between 8
a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site
at www.homelite.com

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 4, 2006
Release #06-130
Firm's Hotline: (888) 271-4048
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Tecumseh Engines Used on Various Power Equipment Recalled Due to Fire
Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the manufacturers of the brands named below, today
announced voluntary recalls of the following consumer products.
Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless
otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Tecumseh Engines used in various Two-Stage Snow
Throwers, Ice Augers, Generators, Lawn Mowers, Weed Trimmers, Log
Splitters and Fun-Karts.

Units: About 170,000 engines used on various products

Manufacturer: Tecumseh Power Co., Grafton, Wis.

Hazard: The fuel line on these engines can become loose or disconnected,
resulting in a fuel leak. This can pose a fire hazard to consumers.

Incidents/Injuries: Tecumseh has received 235 reports of disconnected
fuel lines, including two reports of a fire. There have been no reports
of injury. The firm has received 39 reports of minor damage, totaling
about $44,000.

Description: The recall includes power equipment with Tecumseh engines
listed below. The engine model number and date of manufacture (DOM)
information is located on a label on the side of the housing. The
recalled engines have a date of manufacture code (DOM) that starts with
05241 to 05286. The label on the engine reads, "Tecumseh Power Company,"
and in addition to the Model and DOM information, lists the Spec number
needed for identification.


Power Equipment Brand Names

Two-Stage Snow Throwers Ariens, Craftsman, Cub Cadet,
Huskee, Husqvarna, MTD
Gold Series,
Murray, Toro, Poulan
Pro,Troy-Bilt,
White Outdoor, Yard
Machines, Yard Man
Log Splitters Yard Machines
Ice Augers and Post Hole Diggers Jiffy, Eskimo, Earthquake,
Hoffco, MEPCO
Fun-Karts Carter Brothers, Ken Bar

Generators Coleman Powermate,
NorthStar
Lawn Vac/Chipper Agri-Fab, Craftsman
Lawn Mower Toro
String Trimmers Ariens


Sold at: Home and hardware stores and equipment dealers nationwide from
September 2005 through January 2006 for between $200 and $2000.

Remedy: Consumers should stop using their equipment until they receive a
free inspection and possible repair if necessary. Note: Never store
engine with fuel in tank in a building with potential sources of
ignition such as hot water or space heaters, clothes dryer, electric
motors, etc.

Consumer Contact: For more information, call Tecumseh toll-free at (888)
271-4048 between 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit
Tecumseh's Web site at www.tecumsehpower.com Consumers should have their
engine model, Spec number, and DOM information available.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 25, 2006
Release #06-147
Firm's Hotline: (866) 217-4152
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

RedMax Backpack Blowers Recalled Due to Fire Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the manufacturers named below, today announced
voluntary recalls of the following consumer products. Consumers should
stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: RedMax Gas-Powered Backpack Blowers

Units: About 170,000

Importer: Komatsu Zenoah America, doing business as RedMax, of Norcross,
Ga.

Hazard: The muffler support bracket can break, creating an opening in
the muffler body. Hot exhaust gases can then escape from the muffler and
could melt the fuel tank or ignite grease, oil or debris around the fuel
tank, posing a fire hazard.

Incidents/Injuries: RedMax has received five reports of units that have
caught fire when hot exhaust gases from damaged mufflers ignited grease,
oil or debris around the area of the fuel tank. No injuries have been
reported.

Description: The RedMax gasoline-powered backpack blowers are red and
black with a white fuel tank. Model numbers EB6200, EB7000, EB7001, and
EB7001RH can be found on the body of the blowers along with "RedMax,"
"Zenoah," and "Komatsu."

Sold by: RedMax dealers nationwide from December 1996 through December
2005 for about $530

Manufactured In: Japan and Georgia

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the backpack blowers immediately and
contact RedMax for a dealer location nearest to them to schedule a free
inspection and a free repair if necessary. Consumers who have registered
their equipment will receive direct notification about this recall from
RedMax.

Consumer Contact: For additional information consumers can contact
RedMax at (866) 217-4152, anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at
www.redmax.com

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 25, 2006
Release #06-146
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 521-7733
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Shindaiwa Inc. Announces Recall of Backpack Blowers Due to Fire Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary
recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using
recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Shindaiwa Backpack Blowers

Units: About 87,000

Importer: Shindaiwa, of Tualatin, Ore.

Hazard: The backpack blower's muffler support bracket can break,
creating an opening in the muffler body. Hot exhaust gases could then
escape from the muffler and melt the fuel tank or ignite grease or
debris around the fuel tank, posing a fire hazard.

Incidents/Injuries: Shindaiwa received one report of fire. No injuries
reported.

Description and Models: The Shindaiwa gasoline-powered backpack blowers
are red and black with a white fuel tank. Model numbers EB630 or EB630RT
are printed on the body of the blowers along with Shindaiwa.

Sold by: Shindaiwa dealers nationwide from July 1999 through February
2006 for about $545.

Manufactured In: Japan

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the backpack blowers immediately and
contact Shindaiwa for the closest dealer location to schedule a free
inspection and a free repair if necessary. Consumers who have registered
their equipment will receive direct correspondence from Shindaiwa about
this recall.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Shindaiwa at (800)
521-7733 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit
the firm's Web site at www.shindaiwa.com

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 18, 2006
Release #06-167
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 374-7837
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Hunting Tree Stands Recalled for Collapse Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation
with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following
consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately
unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Ameristep Patriot and Outfitter Hang-on Tree Stands

Units: About 6,700

Manufacturer: Primal Vantage Company Inc., of Randolph, N.J.

Distributor: Ameristep Inc., of Clio, Mich.

Hazard: The j-hook attachment of the tree strap can fail, which can cause the
tree stand to collapse. Consumers using these stands could fall and suffer
serious injuries or death.

Incidents/Injuries: Primal Vantage Company Inc. has received three reports of
j-hook failures. No injuries have been reported.

Description: The recall involves two models of tree stands: the Ameristep
Patriot Hang-On Tree Stand has model number 7300, and the Outfitter Hang-On Tree
Stand has model number 7310. These products are fixed-position, strap-on tree
stands. The UPC number of the model 7300 is 769524703001. The UPC number of
model 7310 is 769524703100. The model number and UPC are not written on the tree
stands, but can be found on the packaging.

Sold at: Hunting and outdoor stores nationwide and by Web retailers and in
catalogs from April 2004 through December 2005 for between $130 and $150.

Manufactured In: China

Remedy: Please contact Ameristep Customer Service Department to receive a free
repair kit consisting of a bracket system and double hook tree strap along with
instructions for installation.

Consumer Contact: Ameristep Customer Service Department at (800)374-7837 between
9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.ameristep.com or
www.treestandcustomerservice.com for assistance.

Firm's Media Contact: Jeremy Lees at (800) 722-7345, ext. 114; Michael Loiacono
at (800) 722-7345, ext. 141

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 8, 2006
Release #06-183
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 226-1157
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Full-Body Safety Harnesses Recalled for Fall Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation
with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following
consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately
unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Safety Harnesses Sold with Hunting Tree Stands

Units: About 106,000

Distributor: Summit Treestands LLC, of Decatur, Ala.

Hazard: The harnesses could fail during use, resulting in consumers falling from
tree stands and suffering serious injuries or death.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description and Models: The harnesses are tan or light brown and were sold as an
accessory with the following tree stands or ladders: Viper X5, Goliath X5, Razor
X5, Bushmaster X5, Broadhead Backpacker, Bullet Backpacker, Clearshot, Openshot,
and MegaSampson. Only harnesses with "Manufactured in 2005," and "Made in China"
printed on a label on the harness tether are included in this recall.

Sold at: Sporting goods stores nationwide from June 2005 through May 2006 for
between $200 and $300 for the tree stand including the harness.

Manufactured In: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled harnesses and
contact the firm for a free replacement harness.

Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Summit Treestands LLC at (800)
226-1157 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, or visit www.harnessrecall2005.com or
www.summitstands.com

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 14, 2006
Release #06-213
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 467-1397
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Bear Archery Recalls Compound Crossbows Due to Faulty Trigger Mechanisms

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary
recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using
recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Fred Bear F-Series and Outfitter Compound Crossbows

Units: About 2,000

Manufacturer: Bear Archery, of Gainesville, Fla.

Hazard: The triggers on these crossbows could fire when the safety
mechanism is moved from "safe" to "fire" position without pulling the
trigger. Bystanders could be unintentionally hit by an arrow fired by
these bows.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: The recall involves five models of Compound Crossbows:

Outfitter XB340 Compound Crossbow with model number AFB8959340
Fred Bear F340 Compound Crossbow with model number AFB8949350
Fred Bear F325 Compound Crossbow with model number AFB8949325
Fred Bear F300+ Compound Crossbow with model number AFB8949301
Fred Bear F300 Compound Crossbow model number AFB8949300.
The model name is written on the outside of the bow's bottom limb. The
model number is written on the product manual.
Sold at: Hunting and sporting goods stores nationwide and by Web
retailers and in catalogs from July 2004 through January 2006 for
between $300 and $800.

Manufactured In: United States

Remedy: Consumers should discontinue use of the product and contact the
firm for a free trigger replacement.

Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Bear Archery Customer
Service Department at (800) 467-1397 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday
through Friday, or e-mail the firm at safetyinfo@escaladesports.com

Firm's Media Contact: Larry Gajderowicz at (800) 467-2281.