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October 5, 1981

Approximately 8,000 Chain Saws Recalled

The McCulloch Corporation, of Los Angeles, California, is voluntarily recalling approximately 8,000 "Electramac" electric chain saws imported to the U.S. from Canada since April, 1981.

Smoke Detectors Recalled

Some Commercial and residential battery-operated photoelectric smoke detectors sold since 1979 under the brand names of Chloride Pyrotector, Archer, Masterguard, Vanguard, Vantage I and Protect-er Systems are being recalled because a potentially defective electronic microchip may prevent the alarm from sounding in the presence of smoke.

Carbon Monoxide Gas Hazard Prompts Repair Program For Mobile Home Furnaces

A program to repair as many as 55,000 liquid propane and natural gas furnaces used in mobile homes is being conducted by the manufacturer because the furnaces may pose a risk of death or poisoning by leaking carbon monoxide gas if portions of the vent system corrode.

Recall Of 40,000 Sweatshirts Announced Due To Potential Fire Hazard

About 40,000 recreational sweatshirts made in China and distributed nationally by a New York importer are being recalled because they fail to meet federal flammability standards.

February 27, 1981

Stuffed Teddy Bear Toy Animals Recalled To Eliminate Safety Hazards

An estimated 23,000 children's stuffed teddy bears distributed nationwide by a New York importer are being recalled by the importer in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission because the toys may present safety hazards which could injure young children.

February 2, 1981

Shock Hazard Results In Recall Of Radio Shack Kits For Electrical Test Meters

More than 150,000 lead kits for electrical test meters are being recalled by Radio Shack, of Fort Worth, Texas, because they may pose a shock hazard to consumers.

January 29, 1981

Robertshaw Company Issues New Warning On Explosion Hazard In 1,000 LP Gas Water Heater Controls

The manufacturer of "Unitrol" fuel control mechanisms used on certain liquid propane gas water heaters is renewing its efforts to publicize and correct a potential defect which may cause severe burn injuries and death resulting from explosion and fires.

January 26, 1981

Recall Program To Correct Snowmobiles Arranged By Commission And Kawasaki Motors

Following reports of serious injuries involving snowmobile drive tracks, a three to four million dollar voluntary repair program to correct approximately 16,500 1978 and 1979 model snowmobiles was announced today by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Kawasaki Motors Corp. (USA) of Santa Ana, California.