DeWALT is recalling about 13,000 table saws because the pivot bracket can separate and cause kick back, posing a severe laceration hazard. The table saws were sold nationwide from April 2007 through January 2008 for approximately $500. The recall affects 10-inch DeWALT table saws with model number DW744 with date codes 200715 through 200740. The model number and date code are located on the name plate on the front of the saw. Saws stamped with an "X" on the name plate are not included in the recall. Consumers should stop using the saw and contact DeWALT at 888-742-9178 to obtain a free replacement table saw.
Onward Manufacturing Co. is recalling about 4,800 Broil King gas grills because the bottom of the cook box that contains the burners can melt or crack as a result of a grease fire. The gas grills were sold nationwide from February 2006 through April 2008 for between $450 and $700. This recall includes the Signet, Sovereign and Sovereign XL series gas grills and involves model numbers starting with 986. Consumers should stop using the grill immediately and contact Onward Manufacturing at 1-866-7455 for a free repair kit.
Every organization is calling May their own. No sooner had I finished writing an entry about May being National Home Improvement Month, now I have another group calling it Safe Digging Month. Call 811 is the national phone number homeowners and contractors should call before beginning their digging projects. Digging safe is a serious business; it is estimated a utility line is unintentionally hit every minute in the U.S. These unintentional hits often result in injury, service outages, repairs and big penalty fines. Utility lines are typically buried only a few inches underground, so even shallow digging projects may be affected. No matter what the size of your digging project, be sure to call 811 before you start. Calling the 811 phone number from anywhere in the country routes your call to your local One Call Center. From there, operators ask the location of your digging job and forward your call to the appropriate utility companies. The utility companies can then send a professional locater to your site to mark lines. Hitting a utility line is something you never want to experience, so be sure to call 811 before starting any digging project.
A.O. Smith is recalling about 1,500 gas water heaters because the flue gas temperatures can exceed safe limits and produce excessive temperatures in the venting unit, posing a fire hazard. The water heaters were sold nationwide from November 2007 to January 2008 for $1,000 to $2,500. The recall affects heaters with brand names A.O. Smith and State with model numbers FCG-75 300, FCG-75 301, GS6 75 XRR S and GS6 75 CRR S and serial number ranges L07A071460 through L07A144966 and M07A009387 through M07A072884. If you have one of these water heaters, stop using it immediately and contact A.O. Smith at 1-866-800-4661 for a free repair.
Kids are sure to love this faucet that changes the water color based on the temperature. It's so straightforward a child can understand it: blue means cold, red means hot (over 89 degrees). It's certainly useful for preventing scalding and accidents. The faucet light replaces the aerator on the end of an existing faucet. The patented device is 2.5" long x 1.25" in diameter and includes a set of two universal adaptors that fits virtually every U.S. faucet. It can be purchased online from the Hogwild Toys web site.
A fire extinguisher is one of those things that you probably own and hope you never have to use. Most of us have one in our homes and have done little more than merely say to ourselves, "Yup, got one."
With our daughter now sitting up and the crawling stage just a few short months away, my wife and I have been babyproofing our home in a big hurry. We've attached the bookcases to the wall and are now securing the kitchen. And I've got to say, I love these magnetic key locks from KidCo used to secure cabinet doors. They install without tools and drilling, are invisible from doors' exteriors and, once in place, the cabinet can only be opened using a magnetic key. They are available for purchase on our site.
