Advisory: Portable Generator Hazards
Portable generators are useful when temporary or remote electric power is needed, but they can also be hazardous. The primary hazards to avoid when using a generator are carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning from the toxic engine exhaust, electric shock or electrocution, and fire. Every year, people die in incidents related to portable generator use. Most of the incidents associated with portable generators reported to CPSC involve CO poisoning from generators used indoors or in partially-enclosed spaces.
*Never run a portable generator indoors, including garages, basements and crawl spaces *Get to fresh air right away if you start to feel dizzy or weak
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Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roller Shades by Lutron Shading Solutions
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Single Meter Sockets Recalled by Milbank Manufacturing Due to Fire and Electrocution Hazards
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Recalls in Corded Window Treatments Due To Strangulation Hazard
The recall involves millions of window blinds with pull cords and inner cords that can form a loop and cause strangulation. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and the Window Covering Safety Council are announcing a recall to repair horizontal window blinds to prevent the risk of strangulation to young children. About 85 million window blinds are sold each year.
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Ridgid Table Saws Sold Exclusively at Home Depot Recalled by One World Technologies Due to Laceration Hazard
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Homelite, Husky and Black Max Generators Recalled Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot and Sam’s Club Stores
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Blitz USA Recalls Enviro-Flo™ Plus Fuel Containers Due to Fire Hazard
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Fiesta Recalls to Repair Gas Grills Due to Fire, Burn Hazards
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Re-Annoucement Increasing Injuries Prompt Black & Decker to Reannounce Recall of Trimmers/Edgers Due to Laceration and Burn Hazards
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Intermatic Recalls In-Wall Timers Due to Shock Hazard
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Applica Consumer Products Inc. Recalls Black & Decker® Spacemaker™ Coffeemakers Due to Burn Hazard
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Home Depot Recalls Patio Umbrellas Due to Risk of Impact Injury
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GE Recalls Ranges Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
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Kidde Recalls to Replace Fire Extinguishers Due to Failure to Operate
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Ryobi Corded Circular Saws Sold Exclusively at Home Depot Recalled By One World Technologies Inc. Due to Laceration Hazard
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Faulty Instructions Prompt Recall of Electrical Wiring How-to-Books by The Taunton Press; Shock Hazard to Consumers
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Homelite Consumer Products Announce Recall to Repair Chain Saws Due to Chain Brake Failure
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MTD Snow Throwers Recalled - Plastic Wheel Rims Can Burst and Injure Users
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Fiesta Recalls to Inspect and Repair Gas Grills Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
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Composite Decks Recalled by Louisiana-Pacific; Decks Can Deteriorate and Break, Posing Fall Hazard
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DEWALT Recalls Cordless Brad Nailers Due to Injury Hazard
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Lawn Mowers Recalled by American Honda Motor Corp. Due to Laceration Hazard
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Progress Lighting Recalls Ceiling-Mounted Indoor Light Fixtures; Lights Can Fall Posing an Impact Hazard
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Fuel Cells Used With Framing Nailers Recalled by Paslode for Fire Hazard
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Sun-Shaped Candle Holders Recalled
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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with The Home Depot, announced a voluntary recall of sun-shaped candle holders. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. To access color photos of the recalled candle holders, see CPSC Web site. About 13,000 sun-shaped Candle Holders were affected. Sunlight passing through the glass portion can cause nearby flammable materials to ignite, posing a fire hazard. The firm has received one report of a fire. No injuries or property damage have been reported. This recall involves sun-shaped candle holders made of glass and metal. They were sold in four colors (red, green, blue, and yellow). 15.75 Candle Holder is printed on the product hang tag. They were made in China and sold at The Home Depot stores in the southern and western regions of the U.S. from January 2008 through March 2008 for $9.99. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and return them to The Home Depot for a full refund. For additional information, call toll-free (877) 203-3766 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET, or visit the company Web site at www.homedepot.com.
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DEWALT Recalls Table Saws Due to Laceration Hazard
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The Home Depot FM Weather Alert Radio, Flashlight & Cell Phone Chargers
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The Home Depot has identified an issue with some of its FM Weather Alert Radio, Flashlight & Cell Phone Chargers in which the unit will not retain its charge. The units sold for $29.99 through stores in the Florida and Gulf Coast Region from May 2007 through June 2007. If you purchased one of these units, please return the unit to your local store for a full refund. Find Your Local Store
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Hamilton Beach Recalls Toasters Due to Fire Hazard
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Louisville Ladder Recalls Extension Ladders Due to Fall Hazard
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Louisville Ladder Recalls Extension Ladders Due to Fall Hazard
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Bathroom Medicine Cabinets Sold at Lowe’s and The Home Depot Retail Outlets Recalled by RSI Home Products Due to Laceration Hazard
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Intermatic Recalls Digital Timers Due to Electrical Shock Hazard
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American Honda Motor Corp. Recalls Lawn Mowers Due to Laceration Hazard
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General Electric Recalls Microwave Combo Wall Ovens Due to Fire Hazard
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The Home Depot Recalls Holiday Figurines Due to Lead Paint Hazard
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American Honda Motor Corp. Recalls Lawn Mowers Due to Fire Hazard
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Fluorescent Ceiling Light Fixtures Sold Exclusively at Home Depot Recalled by Lithonia Lighting Due to Shock Hazard
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Eveready Battery Co. Recalls Toy Flashlights Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
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Robert Bosch Tool Corp. Recalls Skil® Circular Saws Due to Laceration Hazard
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The Toro Company Recalls Electric Blowers Due to Projectile Hazards
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Black & Decker Recalls Trimmers/Edgers Due to Laceration Hazard from Projectiles
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Batteries Used with Power Tools Recalled by Milwaukee Electric Tool Co. Due To Laceration Hazard
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CPSC, Lasko Products Inc. Announce Recall of Space Heaters
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CPSC, Tile Perfect Inc. Announce Recall of Stand'n Seal Grout Sealer Due to Respiratory Problems
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General Electric Recalls Dishwashers Due to Fire Hazard
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Maytag® and Samsung™ Brand Front Loading Washing Machines Recalled Due to Fire Hazard
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CPSC, Tecumseh Products Co. Announce Recall of Power Equipment Engines
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Weber-Stephen Products Recalls Gas Grills Due to Fire Hazard
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One World Technologies Recalls Throat Plates Sold with Ryobi Router Tables Due to Laceration Hazard
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Tankless Water Heaters Recalled for Repair Due to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard
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Maytag Recalls Dishwashers Due to Fire Hazard
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Home Decorators Collection Recalls Storage Trunks Due to Entrapment and Suffocation Hazards
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Black & Decker Recalls Blower/Vacuums for Fire Hazard
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MTD Snow Throwers Recalled - Plastic Wheel Rims Can Burst and Injure Users
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Agio International Recalls Outdoor Gas Fire Pits Due to Fire Hazard
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The Toro Company Expands Recall of Snowthrowers Posing Fire Hazard
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Black & Decker Recalls Cordless Electric Lawnmowers Due to Laceration Hazard
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5-Gallon Zep-Brand Cleaner, Floor Stripper Sold at Home Depot Recalled, Containers Crack and Leak Corrosive Liquids
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Children's Lamp Sold at The Home Depot® Recalled for Laceration Hazard
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Husqvarna Outdoor Products Inc. Recalls Lawn Tractors for Fire Hazard
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Safety Alert: Porter-Cable Cordless Nailer Poses Puncture Hazard
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Applica Consumer Products Inc. Recalls Black & Decker® Brand Coffeemaker for Fire Hazard
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First Alert® Smoke Alarms and Combination Smoke/CO Alarms Recalled for Rapidly Draining Battery Power
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Fire and Burn Hazards Prompt Nite Lite Recall
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Lasko Recalls Box and Pivoting Floor Fans Posing Fire Hazard
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Leaf Blowers Sold at Home Depot Recalled for Laceration Hazard
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CPSC, The Coleman Company, Inc. Announce the Recall to Repair Coleman® Gas Grills and Patio Heaters
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CPSC, American Biophysics Corp. Announce Recall of Accessory Used to Clean Mosquito Magnet®
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CPSC, Porter-Cable Announce Recall to Repair Circular Saws
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CPSC, General Electric Announce Recall of Gas Ranges Posing Fire Hazard
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CPSC, King of Fans Inc. Announce Recall of Oil-Filled Radiator Heaters
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CPSC, W.C. Wood Company Inc. Announce Recall of Upright Freezers and Single Door Refrigerators
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CPSC, Robertshaw Controls Co. Announce Recall of Gas Control Valves on Water Heaters
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CPSC, Nexgrill Industries Announce Recall to Repair Gas Grills Sold Exclusively At Home Depot
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CPSC, The Brinkmann Corporation Announce Recall to Repair Gas Grills
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CPSC, Lamplight Farms Inc. Announce Recall of Tiki® Bamboo Torches and Replacement Fuel Canisters
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CPSC, Robert Bosch Tool Corp. Announce Recall of Circular Saws
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CPSC, Maytag Corp. Announce Recall of Hoover Self-Propelled Upright Vacuum Cleaners
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CPSC, Robert Bosch Tool Corp. Announce Recall of Skil® Table Saws
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CPSC, Procter & Gamble Announce Recall of Sweep+Vac Battery-Operated Vacuum Cleaner by Swiffer
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CPSC, Technical Consumer Products Inc. Announce Recall of Fluorescent Light Bulbs
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CPSC, Cordelia Lighting Announce Recall of Hampton Bay® Light Fixtures Sold at Expo Design Centers
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Echo-Brand Grass Trimmers, Brush Cutters, Hedge Clippers, Power Blowers and Power Edgers
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Echo Incorporated has identified a potential product hazard with various Echo power tools. In some units the fuel line may develop an "Alligator Surface" appearance which could lead to seepage of gasoline through the walls of the fuel line. The affected products were manufactured between February 2003 and November 2003.
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CPSC, SMC and Home Depot Announce Recall of Oscillating Fans
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CPSC, Emerson Tool Co. Announce Recall to Repair Wet/Dry Vacuums
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