Louisville Ladder Recalls Extension Ladders Due to Potential Defect
"Louisville/Davidson" and "Michigan" Brand Fiberglass Extension Ladders included in recall.
3/1/2008

Connecticut Electric Recalls Counterfeit Square D Circuit Breakers
The recalled circuit breakers labeled 'Square D' are counterfeit and could fail to trip when they are required to, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
12/10/2007

Timberland Recalls Steel-Toe Boots
The Timberland Co. voluntarily is recalling Timberland PRO Direct Attach Steel Toe Series boots made in the Dominican Republic and sold nationwide between September 2005 and September 2007.
9/28/2007

Milwaukee Power Tool Batteries Recalled
Batteries Used with Power Tools Recalled by Milwaukee Electric Tool Co. Due To Laceration Hazard.
7/17/2007

Floor Outlets Recalled Due to Shock Hazard
Lamson & Sessions recalls floor electrical outlets due to shock or electrocution hazards.
5/1/2007

Counterfeit Extension Cords Recalled
Pride Products Recalls Counterfeit Extension Cords Due to Fire Hazard.
9/29/2006

Safety-Toe Boot Recall
The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Rocky Shoes & Boots, Inc. announce a recall of men's safety-toe hiker boots.
5/19/2006

Louisville Ladder Issues Recall
The recalled ladders are Type 1A industrial ladders with fiberglass rails and round aluminum rungs.
11/28/2005

Bosch Recalls Circular Saws
About 69,000 Bosch circular saws are being recalled because the lower blade guard can malfunction and create a risk of serious injury, including amputation.
6/29/2005

Bosch Recalls Abrasive Cut-Off Wheels
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Robert Bosch Tool Corporation announce the recall of abrasive cut-off wheels.
3/2/2005

120,000 Table Saws Recalled
Bosch recalls its SkilC2AE Model 3400 Table Saw.
12/8/2004

One Million Space Heaters Recalled
More than 1 million Vornado portable electric room heaters are being recalled because they may have a faulty electrical connection.
10/12/2004

Milwaukee Tool Corp. Recalls Grinders
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp., of Brookfield, Wis., is voluntarily recalling about 24,000 electric grinders.
2/3/2003

Propane Storage Tanks Recalled By American Welding & Tank Due to Risk of Gas Leak
These tanks can pose a fire and burn hazard.
8/1/2008

Robert Bosch Tool Corp. Recalls Hammer Drills Due to Risk of Injury
The drill can continue to operate after the trigger has been released, posing a risk of injury to consumers.
7/1/2008

Fuel Cells Used With Framing Nailers Recalled by Paslode for Fire Hazard
The fuel cells used to power cordless framing nailers can leak fuel, posing a fire hazard.
6/1/2008

DEWALT Recalls Table Saws Due to Laceration Hazard
The pivot bracket on the saw can separate which can misalign the blade and the fence and cause kick back.
5/1/2008

Portable Air Compressors Recalled Due to Fire Hazard
The portable air compressors were sold exclusively at Advance Auto Parts stores.
4/1/2008

DeWalt Recalls Cordless Drills Due to Hazard
The trigger switch of the cordless drill can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
2/1/2008

Amprobe Recalls Clamp Meters Due to Shock Hazard
The meters can fail to give an appropriate voltage reading, resulting in the operator believing the electrical power is off.
3/28/2007

Weil-McLain Co. Recalls Boilers for Leaking Exhaust, Carbon Monoxide
The boiler assembly is not properly sealed. Exhaust and carbon monoxide (CO) can leak during operation and accumulate, posing a risk of poisoning.
1/29/2007

DEWALT Recalls Cordless Reciprocating Saws for Fire Hazard
DEWALT has received four reports of short circuits in the switch of these saws.
12/28/2006

Square D Recalls Safety Switches
The safety switch can continue to supply electricity even after being placed in the 'OFF' position.
12/28/2006

Black & Decker Recalls Blower/Vacuums for Fire Hazard
A loose connection between the blower/vac and an extension cord can cause overheating, posing a fire hazard.
10/26/2006

Tecumseh Engines Used on Various Power Equipment Recalled Due to Fire Hazard
The fuel line on these engines can become loose or disconnected, resulting in a fuel leak. This can pose a fire hazard to consumers.
5/19/2006

CPSC, SFC America Announce Recall to Repair Fire Extinguishers
The fire extinguishers can fail to discharge properly when the trigger is activated, which puts consumers at risk of fire-related injuries.
3/1/2006

DESA Heating Products Recalls Portable Propane Convection Heaters
The burners on these heaters can 'flashback,' which is when fire burns inside the burner tube rather than out the end.
2/2/2006

Air Compressor Recall
Hazards still exist with a common air compressor manufactured by Ingersoll-Rand Company.
11/23/2005

Caterpillar Telehandler Recalled
A notification was received from Paul Flentge, Safety Director of Pepper Construction Company pertaining to an apparent design flaw with the Caterpillar TH580B Telehandler.
11/7/2005

These Boots Weren't Meant for Walking
CPSC, Georgia Boot Announce Recall of Steel Toe Boots.
7/28/2004

Is That Safety Bulletin a Fake'
A recent hand sanitizer safety bulletin making the rounds emphasizes the peril of "believing every you read."
1/29/2007

North Recalls Saf-T-Climb Ladder Fall Prevention System
North issues a safety notice addressing Saf-T-Climb Ladder Fall Prevention Systems and North Saf-T-Lok Sleeves.
12/6/2006

Miller Has Recalled Its 8814 Beam Anchor
Miller has issued a 'Stop Use and Return Notice' for all users of this fall protection anchorage point.
3/8/2005

MSA Recalls Fall Protection Devices
MSA's initial findings revealed that their supplier improperly manufactured some of the housing sub-assemblies of the SRLs and Rescuers.
12/1/2004

Spider Full Body Harness Recalled
A notice of product non-conformance has been issued by a manufacturer of full body harnesses.
7/28/2004

At a Texas Foundry, an Indifference to Life
Here's an important cautionary tale of man's inhumanity to man and how safety can be used as a weapon. This article contains research from an episode of Frontline that originally aired on January 9, 2003.
1/10/2003

Handling Inspections: Tips from the Insiders
Experts and those who have been there share tips on surviving a visit from OSHA. by Robert J. Grossman (Reprinted from the October 1999 issue of HR Magazine)
4/21/2002

Ouch! Risk Management for Workplace Injuries
By Heather Williams insure.com What constitutes a work-related injury' State workers compensation laws vary in wording but typically define a workers comp injury as any illness or injury incurred "in the course of employment."This includes industrial accidents, of course, but the injury need not result from one specific event in order to be covered by workers comp insurance.
3/23/2002