Goodman Company Recalls Air Conditioner/Heat Pump (PTAC) Units Due to Fire Hazard

August 27, 2008 Alert #08-602

Goodman Company Recalls Air Conditioner/Heat Pump (PTAC) Units Due to Fire Hazard

The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC.

Name of Product: Packaged Terminal Air Conditioner/Heat Pump (PTAC) Units

Units: About 30,000

Manufacturer: Goodman Company L.P., of Houston, Texas

Hazard: The PTAC’s power cords can overheat, posing a burn or fire hazard.

Incidents/Injuries: Goodman has received nine reports of smoke or fire associated with the PTAC’s power cords. No injuries have been reported.

Description: The recall includes 5.0 kW Amana-brand and Energy Knight-brand PTAC units with model numbers PTC-xxxx-50xx and EKT-xxxx-50x and serial numbers 0702112056 through 0804237539. The model and serial numbers are located on the control board plate found under the PTAC unit’s front cover.

Sold by: Goodman and heating and cooling equipment dealers nationwide from February 2007 through June 2008 for between $700 and $1,000.

Manufactured in: United States

Remedy: Consumers should contact Goodman to receive a free replacement power cord. Commercial and institutional owners will be contacted directly and will install the power cord.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Goodman at (800) 366-0339 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.

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Electrical Wire Splices Recalled Due to Shock and Fire Hazards

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 20, 2008
Release #08-367

Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 624-4320
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Electrical Wire Splices Recalled Due to Shock and Fire Hazards

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Electrical Wire Splices (also known as Butt Splice Connectors)

Units: About 53,000

Manufacturer: Molex, of Lisle, Ill.

Hazard: The splice can fail to hold the wires adequately together, posing a shock and fire hazard to consumers.

Incidents/Injuries: Gardner Bender has received one report of a recalled butt splice failing to hold wires together. No injuries have been reported.

Description: The recalled butt splices are used to connect electrical wires to one another. They are typically used for wiring small electrical appliances, like audio equipment, or in automotive applications. The splices are yellow insulated vinyl and measure about one inch long and ¼ inch wide. They were intended for use with 12-10 AWG wire. 12-10 is stamped on the side of the splices. Model numbers 10-126, or 21-126, and Gardner Bender are printed on the product’s packaging. They were sold in packages of 8 or 50.

Sold at: Electrical distributors, hardware stores, and home centers nationwide from June 2005 through April 2008 for between $1 and $5.

Manufactured in: United States

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using products that contain the recalled butt splices and contact the firm for free replacement splices.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Gardner Bender at (800) 624-4320 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at http://www.gardnerbender.com



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Progress Lighting Recalls Indoor Light Fixtures; Lights Can Unexpectedly Fall Posing an Impact Hazard

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 7, 2008 Release #08-360

Firm's Recall Hotline: (877) 369-4548 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Products: Pendant-Style Ceiling-Mounted Indoor Light Fixtures

Units: About 6,000

Importer: Progress Lighting, of Greenville, S.C.

Hazard: The ceiling-mount assembly that supports the light fixture can fail, causing the fixture to unexpectedly fall and injure consumers.

Incidents/Injuries: Progress Lighting has received three reports of incidents, including one report of a fixture falling from the ceiling. No injuries have been reported.

Description: The recall involves the following models of pendant-style ceiling-mounted light fixtures: P3601-09, P3602-09, P3603-09, P3603-09EXP, P3685-09, P365-09EXP, P4260-09, P4261-09, P4261-09EXP and P4262-09. The product number is located inside the canopy located flush with the ceiling. The fixtures have frosted white glass and a brushed aluminum finish.

Sold by: Electrical/lighting distributors and select Home Depot and Expo Design Centers nationwide from January 2005 through May 2008 for between $180 and $1,000

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should carefully remove the glass from the fixture and contact Progress Lighting to schedule a free inspection and replacement.

Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Progress Lighting toll-free at (877) 369-4548 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s Web site at www.progresslighting.com

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Universal Edit Button

theDIYpal wiki website is among a growing number of wiki websites to enable the Universal Edit Button on their website. The UEB was enabled on theDIYpal the 11 of August 2008.

The Universal Edit Button is a green pencil icon in the address bar that indicates a web page is editable. It is similar to the orange "broadcast" RSS icon that indicates there is an RSS feed available.


A screenshot of UEB enabled browser (click image for larger view)

This button allows a web surfer to quickly recognize a webpage that can be edited and clicking the icon quickly brings them to the edit screen of that page . This button is supported only by firefox browser at this time and must me downloaded and installed as a plugin to firefox browser for it to be enabled. No support for internet explorer yet but progress can be ckeck here.

The hope is that major web browsers will adopt UED and give the open edit community of wikis and their followers a tool to easily recognize an edit friendly community they can participate in.

DEWALT Recalls Cordless Brad Nailers Due to Injury Hazard

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 5, 2008 Release #08-352

Firm's Recall Hotline: (866) 220-1481 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

DEWALT Recalls Cordless Brad Nailers Due to Injury Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: DEWALT DC608 Cordless Brad Nailers

Units: About 14,000

Manufacturer: DEWALT Industrial Tool Co., of Towson, Md.

Hazard: The nailer can operate when the lock-off (safety) is in the locked position. Also, the nailer can operate when the trigger is not pulled and the contact trip is depressed. The unexpected ejection of a nail poses a serious injury hazard to consumers.

Incidents/Injuries: DeWALT has received two reports of nailers operating when the lock-off (safety) was in the locked position. No injuries have been reported.

Description: This recall involves the DEWALT DC608 18 Volt Cordless 2” 18 Gauge Straight Brad Nailer with date codes 200728 through 200821. “DC608” is located on the right side of the magazine. The date code can be found on the underside of the handle, once the battery pack is removed. Units stamped with an “M” following the date code are not included in this recall.

Sold at: Wholesale distributors and retailers from October 2007 through May 2008 for about $280.

Manufactured in: Mexico

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the nailers and contact DEWALT for the location of the nearest service center to receive a free repair.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact DEWALT toll-free at (866) 220-1481 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the company’s Web site at www.DEWALT.com

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Bandsaw for the Shop

The Bandsaw is an integral part of any home shop, they are versatile for either woodworking or metalworking.

Bandsaws are generally classified by the widths of their throats, the measurement between the the blade and the closest side of the post. They come in many different styles and sizes some with three or two wheels with the three wheels generally are the bigger bandsaws and deeper throats.

The more expensive a bandsaws is the more additional features they have such as tilting table, rip fences or even a blade welder attached to them. But whatever bandsaw you buy, read the manufacturer's instructions before operating. Some of the general safety precaution to abide by when operating a bandsaw is listed below, remember this are general safety precautions, so one should always read the manufacture's specific tool safety guidelines.

Bandsaw Safety

• Always read the manufacturer's operating manuals and safety instructions.

• Always use hearing protection and safety glasses when operating a bandsaw.

• Keep your fingers away from the moving blade.

• Keep the table clear of stock and scraps so your work will not catch as you push it along.

• Keep the upper guide just above the work, not excessively high.

• Don’t use cracked blades. If a blade develops a click as it passes through the work, the operator should shut off the power because theand may be ready to break. After the saw blade has stopped moving, it should be replaced with one in proper condition.

• If the saw blade breaks, the operator should shut off the power immediately and not attempt o remove any part of the saw blade until the machine is completely stopped.

• If the work binds or pinches on the blade, the operator should never attempt to back the work away from the blade while the saw is in motion since this may break the blade. The operator should always see that the blade is working freely through the cut.

• A band saw should not be operated in a location where the temperature is below 45°F. The blade may break from the coldness.

• Using a small saw blade for large work or forcing a wide saw on a small radius is bad practice. The saw blade should, in all cases, be as wide as the nature of the work will permit.

• Band saws should not be stopped by thrusting apiece of wood against the cutting edge or sideof the band saw blade immediately after thethe blade to break. Band saws with36-inch-wheel diameters and larger should have a hand or foot brake.

• Always secure the power when making major adjustments to the bandsaw.

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New Product From Lyropa Tool Company

The Fastest Quick Connect System

Do You Waste Time Searching For The Right Tool?
The Right Tool Saves Time, Every Time

(HIT)-Ask a professional home remodeler or handyman for maintenance and remodeling tips and you’ll likely find a consensus on the subject of tools. "The right tool can save a lot of time," says Pat Anderson, partner at Lyropa Tool Corporation in Eddystone, Pennsylvania. Lyropa has just introduced Twist-Lok™ Drill and Drive System, a new patent-pending concept that allows you to switch ordinary inexpensive round drill bits and expensive hex shank drill bits with a simple twist.

With superior quality and design backed by a lifetime warranty, the Twist-Lok System makes switching from drill bit … to fastening bit … and back … and forth … faster than you can imagine while extending the life of your more expensive bits that are sometimes prone to snapping and breaking during removal.

What ever your particular home improvement project, this cost effective new system has the versatility and ease to get it done quickly and efficiently.
Twist-Lok Detaches Automatically

Twist-Lok™Drill and Drive System, a new patent-pending concept that allows you to switch ordinary inexpensive round drill bits and expensive hex shank drill bits with a simple twist.

You can and drill a pilot hole and then slide the Twist-Lok driver over the drill bit–automatically attaching it to a quick connect chuck. The screw is now easily driven into the targeted area. To go back to drilling mode, you have only to twist and pull! Twist-Lok will automatically detach and you never need to be "remove" the bit from the drill–revolutionizing the drill’s use.

Twist-Lok™Drill and Drive System, a new patent-pending concept that allows you to switch ordinary inexpensive round drill bits and expensive hex shank drill bits with a simple twist.

"The Twist-Lok Drill and Drive System works with any drill that has a 3/8" or 1/2" chuck capacity," Mr. Anderson explains, "Including popular brand name drills like Makita, DEWALT, Porter-Cable, Milwaukee, Craftsman, Ridgid, and Bosch."

Construction tasks from framing to finishing –can be quickly completed and professionally finished with the Twist-Lok Drill and Drive System–making it a natural for the industrial tradesmen and do-it-yourselfer’s alike.
Save Time and Money

Twist-Lok™Drill and Drive System, a new patent-pending concept that allows you to switch ordinary inexpensive round drill bits and expensive hex shank drill bits with a simple twist.

"The Twist-Lok Drill and Drive System saves consumers both time and money because it permits the user to do more with their existing drill," according to Lynn Bauman, architectural designer, canopy building contractor, and inventor of the Twist-Lok Drill and Drive System. Mr. Bauman adds, "With building costs rising every year, contractors have to limit costly mistakes and lost time. Saving time changing bits is found money and greatly appreciated by professionals and homeowners alike. The Twist-Lok can meet that demand on its first job."

Lyropa Tool Corporation is currently producing six premium Twist-Lok sets, with adapters for a variety of jobs around the home and yard. The Twist-Lok sets are currently available online and from select hardware retailers.

For additional information (and a video) on this "must have" addition to your home or business toolbox, phone 1-800-924-0344 or email lyropa@rcn.com. You can visit the Lyropa Tool Company online at www.lyropatool.com

Courtesy:www.homeimprovementtime.com



Posted On: Thursday, July 31, 2008
Source: Lyropa Tool Company


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