The lawnmower's motor and blade can unexpectedly turn on after the mower's safety key is removed, posing a laceration hazard to consumers. Removing the safety key is designed to keep this from occurring.
Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc., of Towson, Md.
The black plastic disc (called the platen) that holds the sandpaper can fly off or break apart during use and the disc, or pieces of the disc, can hit the user or those nearby, posing a laceration hazard.
The trimmer/edger's spool, spool cap and pieces of trimmer string can come loose during use and become airborne projectiles, posing a serious laceration hazard to the user, as well as bystanders. The trimmer/edgers can also overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
The trimmer/edger's spool, spool cap and pieces of trimmer string can come loose during use and become airborne projectiles, posing a laceration hazard to the user as well as bystanders.
A loose connection between the blower/vac and an extension cord can cause overheating, posing a fire hazard.
An electrical component in the lawnmowers can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
An electrical component in the lawn mower can overheat, posing a possible fire hazard.
The drill's switch can malfunction and overheat, posing the possibility of a fire hazard to consumers.
The motor housing on the saw may crack, posing a risk of electric shock to consumers.