Electrical Shock Hazard- RECALL-Dewalt

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DEWALT Recalls Portable Generators Due to Electric Shock Hazard

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 DG2900 Portable Generators

Units: About 13,000

Manufacturer: DEWALT Industrial Tool Co., of Towson, Md.

Hazard: A ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) installed on the
generator could fail to operate properly, posing a risk of electric
shock to consumers.

Incidents/Injuries: No incidents or injuries have been reported.

Description: The recall involves DEWALT DG2900 2900 watt
gasoline-powered generators with date codes 200150 through 200635. The
generators are black and yellow. “DEWALT” and “DG2900” are printed on
the generator. The date code is stamped on the right side of the unit on
the black plastic covering the rear of the control panel. Units with an
“R” stamped on the name plate are not affected by this recall.

Sold by: Major home center and hardware stores nationwide from December
2001 through November 2006 for between $900 and $1,000.

Manufactured in: Japan

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the generators immediately and
contact DEWALT to arrange for a free inspection and, if necessary, free
repair.

Customer Contact: For more information, contact DEWALT toll-free at
{888} 742-9108 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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DEWALT Recalls Portable Generators Due to Electric Shock Hazard

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 DG2900 Portable Generators

Units: About 13,000

Manufacturer: DEWALT Industrial Tool Co., of Towson, Md.

Hazard: A ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) installed on the
generator could fail to operate properly, posing a risk of electric
shock to consumers.

Incidents/Injuries: No incidents or injuries have been reported.

Description: The recall involves DEWALT DG2900 2900 watt
gasoline-powered generators with date codes 200150 through 200635. The
generators are black and yellow. “DEWALT” and “DG2900” are printed on
the generator. The date code is stamped on the right side of the unit on
the black plastic covering the rear of the control panel. Units with an
“R” stamped on the name plate are not affected by this recall.

Sold by: Major home center and hardware stores nationwide from December
2001 through November 2006 for between $900 and $1,000.

Manufactured in: Japan

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the generators immediately and
contact DEWALT to arrange for a free inspection and, if necessary, free
repair.

Customer Contact: For more information, contact DEWALT toll-free at
{888} 742-9108 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or
visit the firm’s Web site at [

and A couple more to add to Paul’s
WARNINGS AND RECALLS:
About 13,000 Dewalt portable generators are being recalled because they pose an electric shock hazard.
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. in the United States are recalling a house brand of trail mix after three customers in two states reported finding glass or hard plastic inside, the company said Tuesday.
Four children’s metal pendant necklaces and key chains sold at jewelry stores Claire’s and Ardène are being recalled because they could make children ill from lead poisoning.
Halloween light bulbs sold by Encore Sales pose a potential fire hazard, the safety agency CSA International said Thursday.
About 1,650 Moffat microwaves are being recalled.
About 2,000 halogen desk lamps are being pulled from the market because they may overheat and melt.
About 14,300 Phil & Teds e3 strollers with double seats are being recalled. Hamilton public health officials have issued an advisory warning of a suspected food-tampering incident involving Maroc brand clementines.

Roy Cooke](“http://www.DEWALT.com”)

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Dewalt routers have been recalled as well, my company turned in 5 of them already…

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Excellent Roy…