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DEWALT Recalls Table Saws Due to Laceration Hazard

Details: WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: DEWALT DW744 Jobsite Table Saws Units: About 13,000 Manufacturer: DEWALT Industrial Tool Co., of Towson, Md. Hazard: The pivot bracket on the saw can separate which can misalign the blade and the fence and cause kick back. This poses a laceration hazard to consumers. Incidents/Injuries: DEWALT has received one reported incident of the table saw's blade misaligning. No injuries have been reported. Description: This recall involves the 10 inch DEWALT jobsite table saw model number DW744. Date codes included in the recall are 200715 through 200740. The table saws are yellow and black. The model number and date code are located on the name plate on the front of the saw. Table saws with an "X" stamped on the name plate by the date code are not included in this recall. Sold at: Major home centers and hardware stores nationwide from April 2007 through January 2008 for about $500. Manufactured in: Mexico Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled table saws and contact DEWALT for the location of a service center to obtain a free replacement table saw. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact DEWALT toll-free at (888) 742-9178 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.dewalt.com

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-- 04/30/2008

A.O. Smith Recalls Gas Water Heaters Due to Fire and Carbon Monoxide Hazards

Details: WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Natural and Propane Gas Water Heaters Units: About 1,500 Manufacturer: A.O. Smith Water Products Co., of Ashland City, Tenn. Hazard: The water heater's flue gas temperatures can exceed safe limits and produce excessive temperatures in the venting unit, posing a fire hazard. Also, the water heater's exhaust can leak into the surrounding room, posing a carbon monoxide hazard. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Description: This recall involves 75 gallon natural and propane gas water heaters. "A.O. Smith" or "State" is printed on the side of the unit. A.O. Smith and State model and serial numbers included in this recall are listed in the chart below. Model and serial numbers are printed on the water heater's rating plate. Brand Name - Model Number A.O. Smith - FCG-75 300 and FCG-75 301 State - GS6 75 XRR S and GS6 75 CRR S Serial Number Ranges L07A071460 through L07A144966 or M07A009387 through M07A072884 Sold by: Independent contractors and plumbers nationwide from November 2007 through January 2008 for between $1,000 and $2,500. Manufactured in: United States Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled water heater and contact A.O. Smith to arrange for a free repair. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact A.O. Smith toll-free at (866) 880-4661 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT, or visit the firm's Web site at www.hotwater.com

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-- 04/04/2008

Rinnai Recalls Wall Furnaces Due to Carbon Monoxide Hazard

Details: WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Direct-Vent Wall Furnaces, Models RHFE 431 and RHFE 556 Units: About 52,000 Manufacturer: Rinnai America Corp., of Peachtree City, Ga. Hazard: A gasket in the unit can fail, posing a risk of poisonous carbon monoxide gas leaking into the home. Incidents/Injuries: Rinnai has received 11 reports of carbon monoxide leaking from the furnace. No injuries have been reported. Description: The recall involves Rinnai EnergySaver Direct-Vent Wall Furnaces, Models RHFE 431 and RHFE 556. They are either natural gas or LP gas (propane) fueled. The following model numbers are included in the recall: Model RHFE-431 FAIII-N FAIII-P WTA-N WTA-P WTA-72B-N WTA-76B-N Model RHFE-556 FAIII-N FAIII-P WTA-N WTA-P The model number is printed on the top of the rating plate located on the right side of the unit. The recall includes only those units manufactured from February 2000 through December 2007. The manufacturing date code is the first four digits of the serial number, written as YY MM, and is located at the bottom of the rating plate. Sold through: Wholesale distributors nationwide to contractors and dealers from February 2000 through December 2007 for between $1,600 and $1,900. Manufactured in: Japan Remedy: Consumers should stop using the furnace immediately and contact the firm to arrange for the installation of a free repair kit. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Rinnai toll-free at (866) 746-8344 anytime, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.wallfurnacerecall.com

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-- 02/22/2008

Campbell Hausfeld Recalls Air Compressors Following Fires

Details: WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Campbell Hausfeld and Husky Air Compressors Units: About 233,000 Importer: Campbell Hausfeld, of Harrison, Ohio Hazard: Protective covers on the compressor’s motor are not made from proper flame retardant material and can ignite, posing a fire hazard to consumers. Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received 11 reports of fires. No injuries have been reported. Description: The recall involves the following Campbell Hausfeld and Husky brand air compressors: Capacity Model Numbers Serial Numbers 8-15 gallon HL410100, HL421000 HL421500, HL431500 The first four digits of the serial number indicate a date code from July 2005 (0705) through March 2007 (0307) 4 gallon HL5402 Have a prefix of HY, KB, or HU followed by a date code from November 2006 (1106) through November 2007 (1107) The model and serial number are located on the back of the tank. Sold at: Home improvement and hardware stores nationwide from September 2005 through November 2007 for between $170 and $200. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should stop using the air compressor immediately and contact Campbell Hausfeld for a free repair kit. Consumer Contact: For further information, contact Campbell Hausfeld at (800) 241-0448 between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.chpower.com

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-- 02/01/2008

Glue Guns Recalled by Dollar Tree Stores Due to Fire, Burn and Shock Hazards

Details: WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Crafters Square Hot Melt Mini Glue Guns Units: About 253,000 Retailer: Dollar Tree Stores Inc., of Chesapeake, Va. Importer: Greenbrier International Inc., of Chesapeake, Va. Hazard: The recalled glue guns can short circuit, causing the gun to smoke and catch fire. This poses fire, burn and shock hazards to consumers. Incidents/Injuries: Dollar Tree is aware of seven incidents in which these glue guns short circuited resulting in two injuries, including electrical shock and burns. Description: The glue guns dispense hot glue and are intended for craft projects. The recalled glue gun is black with a yellow trigger and is approximately 4 1/2 inches from the back of the gun to the tip. Attached is a 44-inch electrical cord. "Crafters Square" and product number 818261-72 or 818261-75 are located on the guns' packaging. Manufactured in: China Sold at: Dollar Tree, Dollar Bill$, Dollar Express, Greenbacks, Only One $1, and Deal$ stores nationwide from February 2007 through August 2007 for about $1. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled glue guns and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Dollar Tree Stores Inc. at (800) 876-8077 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.dollartree.com

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-- 01/30/2008

If you own or owned a Carrier, Bryant, Payne, or Day & Night high efficiency gas furnace made after January 1, 1989, you could get benefits from a class action settlement.

Details: This is information on the official Court website for the Grays Harbor Adventist Christian School v. Carrier Corporation class action settlement. The Court will hold a hearing on April 22, 2008 to decide whether to approve the settlement. Those included in the class action, together called a "Class," have legal rights and options, such as submitting a claim form to ask for a payment, excluding themselves from the settlement, objecting to it, or asking to speak at the hearing. The deadline for exclusions and objections is March 21, 2008. You may fill out and submit a Claim Form online or mail it postmarked no later than August 1, 2008 to the address on the form.

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-- 01/07/2008

DeWALT Recalls Cordless Drills due to Fire Hazard

Details: WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: DEWALT Cordless Drills Units: About 346,000 Manufacturer: DEWALT Industrial Tool Company, of Towson, Md. Hazard: The trigger switch of the cordless drill can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers. Incidents/Injuries: DEWALT has received 11 reports of trigger switches overheating. No injuries or property damage have been reported. Description: This recall involves DEWALT individual cordless drills listed below:

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-- 12/21/2007

Christmas Candle Sets Recalled By Specialty Merchandise Corp. Due to Fire Hazard

Details: WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Christmas Candle Sets Units: About 13,000 Distributor: Specialty Merchandise Corporation (SMC), of Simi Valley, Calif. Hazard: The snowman candle could tip over and the exterior coating on both candles can ignite, posing a fire hazard. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Description: This recall involves the 2-pieced Snowman and Christmas tree candle set. The snowman candle measures 6 and ¼ inches high and the Christmas tree candle measures 7 inches high. Sold through: SMC’s catalog from October 2003 through September 2007 for between $4 and $13. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should stop using the candles immediately and contact SMC to return the candle for a refund of the original purchase price. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact SMC at (888) 839-8757 or visit the company’s Web site at www.smcorp.com/recall

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-- 12/21/2007

Miter Saws Recalled by WMH Tool Group Due to Laceration Hazard

Details: WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Performax and Wilton 10” Sliding Miter Saws Units: About 7,100 Manufacturer: WMH Tool Group Inc. (WMH), of Elgin, Ill. Hazard: The saw handle’s switch can fail, causing the saw to smoke, spark, and trip circuit breakers, and disable the safety brake. The saw also can keep operating unless the unit is unplugged, posing a laceration hazard to consumers. Incidents/Injuries: WMH has received reports of six incidents with the saws. No injuries have been reported. Description: The recall includes Performax model number 90206 and Wilton model number 34570 10-inch sliding miter saws with date code/serial numbers ranging from W062505 to W070405. The model, date code/serial numbers are printed on a black label on the motor housing of the saw. Sold at: Home centers and hardware retailers nationwide from August 2006 through March 2007 for between $150 and $250. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using these saws and call WMH to receive a replacement miter saw or a full refund. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact WMH at (800) 689-9928 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.wmhtoolgroup.com

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-- 11/28/2007

Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps Recalled by Carrier Due to Fire Hazard

Details: WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners (PTAC) and Heat Pumps (PTHP) Units: About 185,000 Manufacturer: Carrier Corp., of Farmington, Conn. Hazard: An electric heater in the unit can break, posing a fire hazard to consumers. Incidents/Injuries: Carrier has received five reports of electric heater failures, resulting in fires contained to the unit. No injuries have been reported. Description: This recall involves Carrier-brand packaged terminal air conditioners (PTAC) and packaged terminal heat pumps (PTHP) manufactured between 2001 and 2005. Model numbers included in the recall are 52C, 52P, and unbranded model 84 units sold through the Bryant and FAST channels. Serial and model numbers are located on the rating/data plate on the right front of the unit, underneath the removable front panel. A complete list of the serial numbers involved in this recall can be found at www.carrierptacrecall.com. The units were sold with 208/230 and 265 volts, and have capacities of 7,000, 9,000, 12,000, and 15,000 BTUs. Sold by: HVAC dealers and factory-direct sales from January 2002 through December 2006 for between $425 and $675. Manufactured in: Mexico Remedy: Consumers should stop using the heating mode of the recalled units until they are inspected in accordance with Carrier's inspection instructions, which can be found at www.carrierptacrecall.com. Consumers should contact Carrier to receive a free repair. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Carrier at (800) 761-8492 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.carrierptacrecall.com

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-- 11/14/2007