U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission reports DeWALT Recalls Drills Due to Shock Hazard
February 9, 2019
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) reports that this recall involves the DeWALT DWD110 and DWD112 3/8-inch variable speed reversing drills. The drills are yellow with black accents and have a power cable connected at one end. Only drills with date codes 2017-37-FY through 2018-22-FY are affected.
If the drill is marked with an “X” after the date code it has already been inspected and is not affected. The model number is located on a label on the right side of the drill. The date code is etched into the body of the drill below the label. Consumers whose drill does not have a date code, or who cannot locate the date code should contact the company.
Recalled drill, the DWD110 and DWD112 drills are similar in appearance. Consumers should check the label to determine their specific drill.
Tenenssee State Fire Marshal’s Office Marina and Dock Inspections Bring Greater Safety To Tennesseans
March 10, 2015
Nashville, TN – Swimmers and boaters can be assured of increased safety at Tennessee’s public marinas and docks thanks to new regulations that took effect January 1st.
Approved last year by the Tennessee General Assembly and signed into law May 16th, 2014 by Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam, Senate Bill No. 1954/House Bill No. 1892 – known as the Noah Dean and Nate Act – makes it mandatory that State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) inspectors examine the electrical wiring and equipment of all Tennessee public marinas and docks. [Read more]
Family Dollar Stores Recalls Decorative Light Sets Due To Fire and Electrical Shock Hazard
July 15, 2012
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. Decorative light sets were recalled by Family Dollar Services, Inc. due to reports of the lights overheating.
It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Decorative Light Sets recalled by Family Dollar because they do not meet UL standard and pose a fire and shock risk.
Thomas Lighting recalls Ceiling Mounted Light Fixtures Due to Fire and Shock Hazards
June 20, 2012
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. Ceiling mounted light fixtures recalled by Thomas Lighting because insulation around the wires can degrade leading to fire and shock hazard.
It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Ceiling Mounted Light Fixtures recalled by Thomas Lighting
Big Lots Recalls Floor Lamps Due to Shock Hazard
January 14, 2012
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. Floor Lamps recalled by Big Lots due to shock hazard.
It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. [Read more]
Hoover Recalls WindTunnel Canister Vacuums Due to Fire and Shock Hazards
February 12, 2011
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.
It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. [Read more]
