Outdoor Product-Related Recalls and product safety news from CPSC http://www.cpsc.gov en-us Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:30:00 GMT pmargolies@cpsc.gov (Phil Margolies) The flashlights can overheat and melt, posing a burn hazard to consumers. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:30:00 GMT http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10026.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10026.html The coolant overflow container on the recalled mowers can become over-pressurized and cause hot coolant to spray on the operator. This poses a burn hazard to consumers. Thu, 22 Oct 2009 14:30:00 GMT http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10704.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10704.html The off-road vehicles can accelerate without warning, posing a risk of injury to the user and/or bystander. Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:15:00 GMT http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10015.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10015.html The pressure washers and air compressors have pneumatic tires with plastic hubs that can burst, posing fracture and laceration hazards to consumers. Tue, 06 Oct 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10007.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10007.html The chair back supports can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers. Tue, 06 Oct 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10003.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10003.html An incorrectly sized differential was installed in the tractor transaxle affecting the engagement of the differential lock and causing the tractor to turn to the left when braking. This causes the vehicle to veer left when the brake is applied, posing a risk of collision and injury to the operator and bystanders. Wed, 30 Sep 2009 15:00:00 GMT http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09772.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09772.html The flame guards on the recalled replacement torch fuel containers can malfunction and cause the containers to melt while the torch is in use, posing a fire hazard to consumers. Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:30:00 GMT http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09349.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09349.html The hammock's supporting hooks can fail, causing occupants to fall and suffer injuries. Wed, 23 Sep 2009 13:30:00 GMT http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09347.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09347.html The temperature gauge can fail and cause fire in the fuel storage hopper, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. Thu, 17 Sep 2009 15:00:00 GMT http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09769.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09769.html The fuel gauge can leak excessive amounts of gasoline, posing a fire hazard to consumers. Thu, 13 Aug 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09305.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09305.html The trimmer/edger's spool, spool cap and pieces of trimmer string can come loose during use and become airborne projectiles, posing a serious laceration hazard to the user, as well as bystanders. The trimmer/edgers can also overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers. Tue, 04 Aug 2009 13:40:00 GMT http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09294.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09294.html The spout's plunger cap can dislodge which can open the seal of the fuel container and allow gasoline vapors to escape. This could cause liquid gasoline to spill from the top of the container during use and result in a fire hazard. Tue, 28 Jul 2009 14:30:00 GMT http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09288.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09288.html The hose of the gas tank can get too close to the firebox and be exposed to heat, posing a fire hazard to consumers. Tue, 21 Jul 2009 15:00:00 GMT http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09283.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09283.html The play yard's side rail can fail to latch properly and when a child pushes against the rail it can unlatch unexpectedly, posing a fall hazard to children. Wed, 08 Jul 2009 14:15:00 GMT http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09751.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09751.html Carbon dioxide (CO2) pressure sensors inside these products can crack and leak or burst causing the release of CO2. This could cause cracks with sharp edges that could cut a consumer’s hand, or direct CO2 discharge could cause a frostbite-like burn to a consumer’s hand. Tue, 07 Jul 2009 15:45:00 GMT http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09750.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09750.html