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Defective Products, Recalls and Alerts

The following is a list of recalled or defective items that are known to be actively used by USW members. 

This is not meant to be a complete list, but contains those that have been brought to the attention of the Health, Safety and Environment staff.  If any recalls or defective items that are occupational safety, health or environmental hazards have been brought to your attention, please alert the Health, Safety and Environment staff immediately at safety@usw.org so we can keep this list updated.

Product Recalls

American Honda Recalls Portable Generators Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Kawasaki Motors Recalls Fuel Filters for Lawn Mower and Utility Vehicle Engines Due to Fire Hazard

Kawasaki Motors Recalls Lawn Mower Engines Due to Fire Hazard

Fu San Machinery Recalls Low Lead Ball Valves Installed in Flammable Gas Lines Due to Fire and Explosion Hazards

Wing Enterprises Recalls Switch-it Stepladder/Stepstools Due to Fall Hazard (Sold exclusively at Home Depot)

Toro Riding Mowers Recalled Due to Fire Hazard

Genie aerial lift safety bulletin

Ridgid Pneumatic Nailers Recalled by One World Technologies Due to Laceration or Injury Hazard (Sold Exclusively at the Home Depot)

Legrand Wiremold Recalls Power Strips Due to Electric Shock Hazard

BatteriesPlus Expands Recall of Battery Packs Used with Cordless Tools Due to Explosion Hazard

DeVilbiss Air Power Co Recalls Air Compressors Due to Fire Hazard

3M recalls THOR family of self-retracting lanyards units due to concerns with brake pad material

Molenaar Recalls Folding Step Stools due to Fall Hazard

Bosch Recalls SkilSaw Miter Saws due to Laceration Hazard

Air Movers Recalled by EDIC Due to Fire Hazard

Pressure Transducers Used in Fire Pump Controllers due to risk of failure

Husqvarna Recalls Grass and Hedge Trimmers Due to Fire Hazard

All FallTech Full-Body Harnesses with Quick-Connect (bayonet style) Buckles

Caterpillar 988G/H Unintended Boom Movement

Greenlee Recalls Utility Knives Due to Laceration Hazard

Meijer Recalls Touch Point Fan Heaters Due to Fire, Shock Hazards

Gas Cylinders Recalled by Worthington Cylinders Wisconsin Due to Fire Hazard

ECHO Recalls Backpack Blowers Due to Fire Hazard

Flashlights Improperly Marked with MSHA Emblem

Expandable Lunch Boxes Recalled by California Innovations Due to Freezer Gel Pack Ingestion Hazard

Food Carriers Recalled by California Innovations Due to Freezer Gel Pack Ingestion Hazard

Big Lots Recalls Floor Lamps Due to Shock Hazard

Kaz USA Recalls Honeywell Portable Electric Heaters Due to Burn Hazard

BatteriesPlus Recalls Replacement Battery Packs Used with Cordless Tools Due to Explosion Hazard

Check Your Home for These Winter Weather-Related Recalled Products

Protecta Shock Absorbing Lanyards

Husqvarna Professional Products Recalls RedMax Brushcutter Due to Fire Hazard

John Deere Recalls Lawn Tractors; Brake Failure Can Cause Loss of Control

John Deere Recalls Lawn Tractors Due to Laceration Hazard

Emergency Exit Signs Recalled by Best Lighting Products Due to Failure to Illuminate

Genie Industries Safety Recall Notice Number 110004 for
Trailer Mounted Aerial Work Platform Booms

Diving Unlimited International Recalls Weight Systems Due to Drowning Hazard

Petzl America Recalls Scorpio and Absorbica Safety Lanyards due to Fall Hazard

STIHL Recalls Yard Power Products Due to Burn and Fire Hazards

Hazardous 3rd Party Modified Circuit Breakers

Kawasaki Motor Recalls Backpack Blowers Due to Fire Hazard

Maruyama U.S. Recalls Backpack Blowers and Mister Dusters Due to Fire Hazard

Noncontact Electrical Tester Recalled by Fluke Due to Shock or Burn Hazard

STIHL Inc. Recalls Chain Saws Due to Laceration Hazard

American Honda Recalls Snowblowers Due to Fire Hazard

Electrical Wire Recalled by Cerro Wire due to Fire Hazard

Brigade Hickory Handle Sledge Hammers Recalled by White Cap Construction Supply Due to Risk of Injury

Black & Decker Recalls Random Orbit Sanders Due to Laceration Hazard

Siemens Recalls Circuit Breakers Due to Fire Hazard

Ryobi Recalls Cordless Drills Due to Fire Hazard

Robert Bosch Tool Corp. Recalls Bosch Hammer Drills Due to Electrical Shock Hazard

Wire Feed Welders

Dewalt Cordless Drills

Telemotive Series 8000 Remote Control Crane Box
 
Ryobi Motor Products
 
Cap Lamp Batteries
 
BOSCH Circular Saws
 
Table Saws Rip Fence Assembly
 
Dyna Lock Self Retracting Lanyard/Dynevac, DynevacII and Lynx Rescuer