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Each week one lucky person will win a tool or accessory from one of the tool companies featured on my giveaway tab. Please take a moment to visit their site and make some recommendations for tool giveaways. This week’s winner of my weekly tool and accessory giveaway is Jeff Williams from White Bear Lake, MN. Jeff…
Honda Recalls Snowblowers Due to Fire Hazard Name of Product: Honda Snowblowers Units: About 18,500 Importer: American Honda Motor Co. Inc., of Torrance, Calif. Hazard: The fuel tank joint and o-ring located on the underside of the fuel tank can seep or drip fuel over time, posing a fire hazard. Incidents/Injuries: Honda has received 90…
Slippery Walkways are Dangerous: Install A Snow Melting System In the Northeast winter means shoveling and salting your walkway and stairs. The problem is salt destroys stonework and black ice can cause falls. One bad fall can result in a broken hip, leg or cause you to throw your back out. Heating a driveway or…
Arborwear Rugged Outdoor Clothing Working in construction and having rugged clothing go hand in hand. There is nothing worse than working in clothes that easily tear, wear out or just do not perform well in the elements, especially when the temperatures get COLD! My search for rugged cold weather clothing never ends. I am always on the…
STIHL Inc. Recalls MS361C Chain Saws Due to Laceration Hazard Name of Product: STIHL MS 361C chain saws (C-Q version) Units: About 5,000 Manufacturer: STIHL Incorporated of Virginia Beach, Va. Hazard: The throttle trigger may stick after it has been released by the operator, which could cause the engine to continue to run at a…
Wal-Mart Recalls Electric Heaters Due To Fire And Burn Hazard Name of Product: Flow Pro, Airtech, Aloha Breeze & Comfort Essentials Heaters Units: About 2.2 million Importer: Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Arkansas Hazard: The heaters can malfunction resulting in overheating, smoking, burning, melting and fire. Incidents/Injuries: Wal-Mart has received 21 reports of incidents, which…
Rockwell Holiday Giveaway Winners The two lucky winners of the Rockwell Sonicrafter giveaway are: R. Rizzo from Gelendale, RI Dave Gulya from Blue Hill, ME If you’re not familiar with the Rockwell Sonicrafter check out my review Rockwell Sonicrafter Review The Rockwell Sonicrafter RK5105k gives you the ability to sand, polish, scrape, and cut a wide…
Name of Product: Sterno Portable Butane Stoves Units: About 37,500 Importer: The Sterno Group LLC, of Des Plaines, Ill. Hazard: The stove’s “on-off” valve can fail to close completely when turned to the “off” position, causing butane to leak from the stove. This poses a fire and burn hazard to consumers. Incidents/Injuries: Sterno has received…
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