DIY Life

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Shindaiwa Corp, has announced a voluntary recall of about 23,000 Shindaiwa Backpack Blowers, models EB8510 and EB8510RT. Shindaiwa is aware of 13 incidents involving broken propellers, including one incident involving a minor head injury and minor property damage to a nearby automobile.

A laceration and impact hazard is posed to consumers when plastic pieces are blown out of the machine, if the blower's impeller (fan) separates from the base of the machine and breaks apart. The flying pieces can also cause property damage and injury to bystanders.

Manufactured in Japan, and sold by Shindaiwa dealers from September 2005 through January 2007 for about $600, the backpack blowers weigh approximately 24 pounds and include serial numbers through February 2007. Please see the CPSC press release for more information on the black and blue blowers.

Consumers are advised to stop using the backpack blowers immediately. To find the closest dealer to schedule a free inspection and impeller replacement, contact Shindaiwa at (800) 521-7733, or visit their website at www.shindaiwa.com.

FYI: The Shindaiwa Backpack Blowers were previously recalled due to a fire hazard.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with DEWALT Industrial Tool Co., has issued a voluntary recall of about 13,000 DEWALT DW744 Jobsite Table Saws. The pivot bracket on the saw can seperate, causing the blade and the fence to misalign, causing kick back. Although no injuries have been reported, DEWALT has received one report of the table saw's blade misaligning.

Manufactured in Mexico and sold at major home centers and hardware stores from April 2007 through January 2008 for about $500, this recall involves DEWALT 10 inch yellow and black jobsite table saws, model number DW744. Please check the CPSC press release for more information on the table saws.

Consumers should stop using the recalled table saw and contact DEWALT at (888) 742-9178 to find out the location of a service center to obtain a free replacement table saw. For more information, visit the firm's website at www.dewalt.com.

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Kyodo America Industries Co. LTD has issued a voluntary recall of about 530 LawnBott lawn mowers. The lawn mowers pose a laceration hazard to consumers if the mower is lifted from the ground while the cutting blades are still rotating. Kyodo America has received one report of a consumer receiving minor lacerations when the lawn mower was lifted from the ground.

Manufactured in Italy and sold by Kyodo America dealers from January 2006 through December 2007 for between $1,750 and $2,750, this recall is for robotic lawn mowers with "Evolution" or Deluxe" printed on the side of the red, green or blue mower. Please check the CPSC press release for more information on the recalled lawn mowers.

Kyodo America has directly contacted consumers who have registered their mower. Consumers who have not registered their lawn mower can contact Kyodo at (877) 465-9636 to schedule a free repair. For more information, visit their website at www.lawnbott.com.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Wal-Mart Stores Inc., has issued a voluntary recall of about 61,000 Holiday Time candle holders, due to a fire hazard and a laceration hazard. The candle holders could tip over and the glass holder could break.

Manufactured in China and sold exclusively at Wal-Mart stores nationwide from September 2007 through February 2008 for between $13 and $17, this recall involves Holiday Times candle holders that are shaped like a Santa Claus, a snowman and a goblet. Please check the CPSC press release for more information on the recalled candle holders.

Consumer should stop using the recalled candle holders immediately and return them to Wal-Mart for a full refund. For more information, contact Wal-Mart at (800) 925-6278 or visit their website at www.walmartstores.com.