Two types of DEWALT framing nailers are being recalled because they might have been assembled incorrectly and can fire unexpectedly, causing injury or damage.
For model numbers, photos, and consumer information about the recall, click here.
Some DEWALT nailers are flawed
June 26th, 2009Some Swift beef products contaminated
June 25th, 2009Swift is recalling more than 40,000 pounds of beef products because they might be contamined with the E. coli bacteria. Some of the products were distributed in Michigan. For a list and description of the products, click here.
Spacemaker coffeemakers recalled
June 24th, 2009More than a half-million Black & Decker Spacemaker coffeemakers have a basket that can shift and spill hot water all over the place, posing a scald hazard.
The coffeemaker recall notice can be seen by clicking here.
Crane whirlpool tubs might sink you
June 24th, 2009Crane bathtubs that include whirlpool jets have a flaw that might cause it to grab your hair and hold you underwater.
About 5,500 tubs are affected. Check out the recall notice by clicking here.
Poseidon water wings might sink you
June 24th, 2009Floatation wings used by divers and distributed by Poseidon are being recalled because the internal bladders can leak air and pose a drowning risk.
Check out the details by clicking here.
Hillsdale cheese might be contaminated
June 23rd, 2009Torres Hillsdale Country Cheese is recalling most of its soft Mexican cheeses because they might be contaminated with bacteria.
The cheeses were sold to restaurants and delis in Michigan and other Midwestern and Southern states.
Details on the recall may be found by clicking here.
Domestic autos do well in quality study
June 23rd, 2009General Motors, Ford and Chrysler vehicles showed big improvements in the latest initial quality study on new vehicles by J.D. Power and Associates, although imports still led in overall initial quality. Learn more by clicking here.
Toyotas, Scions recalled for load-limit labels
June 22nd, 2009More than 1,200 Toyotas and Scions are being recalled because they have the wrong load-bearing capacity labels on them.
All the vehicles are either 2009 or 2110 models.
For details, click here.
Churches are target of free equipment scam
June 19th, 2009Churches are being targeted by scammers who are offering free church equipment in a ruse to gain access to the churches’ bank accounts.
The Federal Trade Commission issued a consumer alert about the scam today.
Nestle Toll House cookie dough can take toll
June 19th, 2009The Food and Drug Administration today warned consumers not to use prepackaged Nestle Toll House cookie dough because some of it has been found to be contaminated with E. coli bacteria.
Details on the consumer alert may be found by clicking here.
Battery equalizers are fire risk
June 19th, 2009BattEQ battery energy equalizers, designed to be used in conjunction with rechargeable batteries, pose a fire risk because they can overheat. Details may be found by clicking here.
Big Lizard boards have big lead problem
June 19th, 2009“Big Lizard” 18″ kick body boards used for swimming have bottom paint that’s tainted with lead.
Don’t let kids use them. Details on the recall may be found by clicking here.
Walmart-sold air compressors have problems
June 19th, 2009Campbell-Hausfeld air compressors sold exclusively at Walmart have a defect that can cause overheating and fire. They were made in China.
More information is available by clicking here.
Wagner heat guns can catch fire
June 19th, 2009Wagner Tech heat guns sold since 2004 — about 300,000 in all — have an electrical problem that can cause them to overheat and melt the plastic housing of the gun.
More details may be found by clicking here.
Starbucks coffee grinders pose dangers
June 19th, 2009About 530,000 Starbucks brand coffee grinders are being recalled because they can start on their own and sometimes won’t shut off.
Details may be found by clicking here.