US Consumer Product Safety Commission - Recent Outdoor Product-Related Recalls Outdoor Product-Related Recalls and product safety news from CPSC http://www.cpsc.gov en-us Thu, 07 Jan 2010 19:15:00 GMT pmargolies@cpsc.gov (Phil Margolies) Gas Cans Recalled by No-Spill; Containers Can Leak and Create Fire Hazard The gas containers can leak fuel at the black plastic collar where the spout connects to the can, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. Thu, 07 Jan 2010 19:15:00 GMT http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10102.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10102.html Sagittarius Sporting Goods Recalls Gas Grills Sold at Lowe's Stores Due to Fire and Burn Hazards The flexible rubber hose on the LP gas tank can come into contact with burner box, causing the hose to melt and rupture when the grill is lit. This poses a fire and burn hazard to consumers. Wed, 06 Jan 2010 17:00:00 GMT http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10099.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10099.html Verandah Patio Fireplaces Recalled by W.S. Badcock Corp. Due to Fire Hazard A paint used to finish the exterior shell may catch fire, posing a fire hazard to consumers. Wed, 23 Dec 2009 13:30:00 GMT http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10714.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10714.html JCPenney Recalls Cooks Outdoor BBQ Grills Due to Fire Hazard The drip pan on the grill does not allow for adequate drainage, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. Thu, 10 Dec 2009 21:30:00 GMT http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10064.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10064.html MTD Recalls Log Splitters Due to Amputation Hazard The control handle of the log splitter could fail to automatically return to the neutral position as it should and could fail to stop the splitting wedge from moving forward, posing a risk of amputation to consumers' hands and fingers. Thu, 10 Dec 2009 18:15:00 GMT http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10062.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10062.html Fire and Burn Hazards Prompt Recall of Gas Grills Sold at Lowe's Stores The burners can deteriorate causing irregular flames and the lids of some models can catch fire, posing fire and burn hazards to the consumer. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:00:00 GMT http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10043.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10043.html Backpack Blowers Recalled by Homelite Due to Fire Hazard The fuel tank can leak gasoline, posing a fire hazard to consumers. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:00:00 GMT http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10037.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10037.html Halloween Flashlights Sold Exclusively at Target Recalled Due to Burn Hazard 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 Toro Recalls Zero Turn Mowers Due to Burn Hazard 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 Off-Road Utility Vehicles Recalled by Bad Boy Enterprises Due To Crash Hazard 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 Additional Injuries Prompt DeVilbiss to Reannounce Recall of Pressure Washers and Air Compressors Due to Fracture and Laceration Hazards 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 Directors Chairs Sold at Lowe's Stores Recalled Due to Fall Hazard; Made by White Tiger 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 Compact Tractors Recalled by John Deere Due to Injury Hazard 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 Lamplight Farms Recalls Replacement Torch Fuel Containers Due to Fire Hazard 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 Grand Trunk Recalls Parachute Hammocks Due to Fall Hazard 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