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  1. CDPeters

    Update: CPSC Opens Comment period on Tablesaw Safety ANPRM

    Update: As of today Oct 25, there are 190 posted comments on the ANPR - 90%+ opposed to the proposed regulation. Thanks to all who have posted and a reminder to those who have not, this is your opportunity to put your opinion on record. Comment submission deadline is Dec 12th. C. Friends...
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    • Forum: Safety & Health
  2. Glennbear

    CPSC Safety Reminder

    The CPSC has issued a safety reminder regarding fireworks usage. This is a subject dear to my heart because of an incident that happened when my girls were young. We had purchased a canvas topped pop-up trailer and for it's first use we had set it up in the back yard for the girls to sleep in...
  3. Ken Massingale

    CPSC To Address Tablesaw Safety

    From USA Today: http://www.usatoday.com/money/industries/manufacturing/2011-02-02-saws02_ST_N.htm
  4. Glennbear

    CPSC Ryobi Portable TS Recall

    The CPSC has announced the recall of certain Ryobi portable tablesaws because of possible blade alignment issues: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml11/11066.html
  5. Glennbear

    CPSC Timely Reminder

    The CPSC has issued a reminder regarding smoke and CO detectors, and GFCI circuits. Since we do the clock thing this weekend it is also a good time to change batteries and test these devices. :wsmile: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml11/11030.html
  6. Glennbear

    CPSC Circuit Breaker Recall

    The CPSC has announced the recall of certain Siemens circuit breakers and load centers (breaker boxes). http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10354.html
  7. B

    B&D random orbit sander & spotlight recall

    F Y I... CPSC issues recall on spotlights and sanders (Sep. 9) The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Black & Decker, announced the voluntary recall of the Black & Decker Random Orbit Sanders. The recall affects approximately 192,000 units. According to the...
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    • bandd black blackanddecker cpsc orbit random recall ros sander spotlight
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    • Forum: Safety & Health
  8. Glennbear

    CPSC Dehumidifier Recall

    In some recent threads I noted that some folks use dehumidifiers in their shops. The CPSC has recalled certain dehumidifiers for catching fire. :eek: A fire is never a good thing especially not in a woodworking shop enviornment. :no: Here is a link to the info...
  9. Glennbear

    CPSC Sony VAIO Recall

    Although this is not strictly woodworking related since a lot of us use a laptop I thought I would pass it along: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10284.html
  10. Glennbear

    CPSC Drill Press Recall

    I have never heard of this retailer or brand but just in case anyone owns one of these machines the CPSC has issued a recall: Southern Technologies Recalls Drill Presses Due to Shock Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named...
  11. Glennbear

    CPSC Ext.cord and power strip recall

    The CPSC has announced the recall of some extension cords and power strips. :wsmile: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10184.html
  12. Glennbear

    CPSC Voltage Tester Recall

    I have a similar tester made by a different company (Greenlee) and it is extremely handy when doing electrical work. I always test mine on a known live line before checking a circuit. Apparently the ones recalled are giving false negative indications...
  13. Glennbear

    CPSC Coil Nailer Recall

    Apparently some of these have a nasty habit of ejecting naills sideways and folks are getting hurt: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10163.html :no:
  14. Glennbear

    CPSC Machete Recall

    I am sure a majority of us do not keep these around for fine woodworking :gar-La; but just in case you own one for forays into the woods: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10157.html It is interesting to note that the brand is Gerber, when I think Gerber I think cute little cuddly...
  15. Glennbear

    CPSC Book Recall

    The CPSC has recalled some DIY books because of poor electrical advice: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10104.html When I was anticipating running new service in my last house and a new feed to my current shop I purchased several books for reference besides obtaining the NEC codes...
  16. woodworker2000

    PSA - CPSC Recall of Certain DIY Books

    I saw this on a news site and thought I would pass it along: Oxmoor House on Friday recalled nearly 1 million home improvement books because of errors that could lead do-it-yourselfers to make risky mistakes while installing or repairing their electrical wiring. The errors in technical...
  17. ScottM

    CPSC law IS NOW being enforced

    I just found this update on the CPSC lead ban. Sorry folks. " The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission hereby lifts the stay of enforcement that was announced in the Federal Register on February 9, 2009 as being effective until February 10, 2010. There will be no vote to lift the...
  18. Umich684

    CPSC Recall Alert for G0640x

    Was checking out grizzly's site and saw a recall on my bandsaw! Of all things, electrical shock on a 220v 3 phase. Yikes. So of course I open it up to see if the grounding wire was missing as suggested... 2x Yikes! I am one of 500 suspected faults in manufacturing. Grizzly service, as always...
  19. Glennbear

    CPSC Compressor Recall

    I subscribe to CPSC announcements and today they reannounced a recall of power washers and air compressors. The brands include Devillbis and Porter Cable I believe. It might be worth a look. :wsmile: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10007.html
  20. Glennbear

    CPSC

    As a result of a thread started in this forum I recently found out that my R4511 Ridgid TS was the subject of a recall. After starting the process to get it repaired I did some research and found out that the CPSC offers a free service where you can get e-mail notfication of any recalls. You can...

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