About 13,000 portable generators have been recalled by General Power Products LLC, of Loveland, Ohio because the generator’s fuel valve can be damaged by the cover plate during shipment and cause a fuel leak and fuel spillage during use, posing a fire hazard to consumers.General Power Products has received 14 reports of damaged fuel valves. No injuries have been reported.This recall includes the General Power Products 6000 Watt portable generator and the Poulan Pro 6000 Watt portable generator with serial numbers 060400483 through 060600725. The serial number is stamped on the engine block which is located on the front of the engine below the generator’s control panel. “General Power Products” and “6000 Generator” are printed on the side of the General Power Products generator. “Poulan Pro” and “6000 watts” are printed on the side of the Poulan Pro generator.These units were sold at hardware and home improvement stores primarily located in Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Ohio and Texas from June 2008 through September 2008 for between $600 and $800. They are actually manufactured in China.Consumers should immediately stop using the generators and contact General Power Products to determine if the generator’s fuel valve is damaged and, if it is, to receive a free repair kit and instructions. For additional information, contact General Power Products toll-free at (877) 428-3769 24 hours a day, seven days a week, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.generalpowerproducts.com
          

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Viessmann U.S. Recalls Boilers Due to Fire Hazard

Accoding to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission there is a voluntary recall of the Vitodens 200 Bioler manufactured by Viessmann Mfg.   Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.   There are about 4,600 of these units in existance.

The boiler can leak gas, posing a fire hazard to consumers.  There have been no reported injuries at this time.

The recall involves the Vitodens 200 boiler. The gas-fired boilers are white, wall-mounted and have “Viessmann” and “Vitodens 200” printed on the exterior in silver letters. The model and serial numbers included in the recall are listed below. The model number is located on the silver rating plate on the side of the boiler. Contact your certified HVAC contractor to open the boiler and locate the serial number on a white label on the side of the boiler, or under the bottom support panel. Vitodens 100 boilers are not included in this recall.

Model Number	Serial Number	Additional Information
WB2 6-24C	7167063xxxxxxxxx or 7170317xxxxxxxxx	If the serial number’s 8th digit (listed in red) is a 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6, the boiler is included in the recall.
WB2 6-24	7167064xxxxxxxxx or 7170318xxxxxxxxx
WB2 8-32	7167065xxxxxxxxx or 7170319xxxxxxxxx
WB2 11-44	7167066xxxxxxxxx or 7188578xxxxxxxxx
WB2 15-60	7167067xxxxxxxxx or 7188577xxxxxxxxx

These units were sold Plumbing and heating contractors nationwide from January 2002 through December 2007 for between $4,000 and $7,500. 

Consumers should stop using the boilers immediately weather permitting and contact their certified heating contractor or Viessmann for a free replacement of the boiler’s O-ring.  For additional information, contact Viessmann U.S. toll-free at (888) 414-9157, visit the firm’s Web site at www.viessmann-us.com, or email the firm at o-ring@viessmann.com

Hammer Drill May Keep Running When Trigger is Released

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Bosch Tools, has announced a voluntary recall of the Bosch Hammer Drill, model number 1191VSR. Effective immediately, consumers should no longer use recalled products.  It has been reported that the drill can continue to operate after the trigger has been released, posing a risk of injury to consumers.

The recalled hammer drill is blue with “BOSCH” printed on the side. The model number 1191VSR can be located on the product nameplate mounted on the side of the motor. The product’s packaging will be marked as 1191VSRK (the “K” indicates that the hammer drill was packaged with a case in a kit). Only drills with a serial number beginning with “7″ are included in the recall.  They have been sold for about $100 at Menards and other hardware retailers and industrial distributors nationwide from July 2007 through April 2008.Consumers should stop using the recalled hammer drill at once and contact the firm for a free repair.   For additional information, contact the Robert Bosch Tool Corp. toll-free at (877) 472-0007 between 7 AM and 7 PM CT, Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.boschtools.com

 Fake UL Listing on Work Light

Underwriters Laboratories (UL) is notifying consumers that portable 500-watt halogen work lights manufactured by Shanghai Xiangshan Industries may pose a risk of fire and electric shock. These lights do not comply with UL requirements and are not eligible to bear the UL Mark. These lights go by the name of “Chicago Electric Shop Light” and have been manufactured from January 2004 to present by Shanghai Xiangshan Industries, Ltd.  These shop lights may overheat and pose a risk of fire and electrical shock.

The packaging has the following information:
  UL recommends that users stop using the product immediately and return them to the place of purchase.

Saw has Laceration Hazard

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