RECALL PRODUCTS

Date: Monday, September 12, 2005 3:36 PM

Subject: RE: News from CPSC - 2 Chain Saw recalls

From: <listserv@cpsc.gov>
To: <l.e.davis@att.net>

This message contains the following:

1. CPSC, Makita U.S.A. Inc. Announce Recall of Chain Saws
2. CPSC, DOLMAR Power Products Announce Recall of Chain Saws

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NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 12, 2005
Release #05-265

Firm's Recall Hotline: (866) 714-3860, Ext.232 CPSC Consumer Hotline:
(800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

CPSC, Makita U.S.A. Inc. Announce Recall of Chain Saws

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: Makita Chain Saws

Units: About 3,400 units

Distributor: Makita U.S.A. Inc., of La Mirada, Calif.

Hazard: The flywheels on some of the chain saws can come apart during
use, which could cause serious personal injury.

Incidents/Injuries: Makita has received three reports of the flywheel
coming apart. There have been no reports of injury.

Description: The recall involves Makita DCS6401 and DCS7901-model chain
saws in which the last five digits of the serial numbers are within the
following ranges:

DCS6401: 41915 through 45612, 81722 through 82057
DCS7901: 31182 through 31491

The chain saw's housing is teal with the name "Makita" written on it.
The chain saw's serial number can be found on the right hand side of the
silver nameplate which is located on the back of the fuel tank. No other
Makita chain saws are involved in the recall. Any DCS6401 or DCS7901
chain saws with the letter "N" preceding the serial number on the
nameplate and a blue dot on the shipping carton have been repaired and
are not involved in the recall.

Sold at: Outdoor power equipment distributors and industrial contractor
supply houses nationwide sold these chain saws from October 2004 through
August 2005 for between $520 and $730.

Manufactured in: Germany

Remedy: Consumers should stop using these recalled chain saws
immediately and contact Makita to arrange for a free repair. Known
purchasers were sent direct mail notification of this recall.

Consumer Contact: For more information, call Makita toll-free at (866)
714-3860, Ext.232 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday,
or visit their Web site at www.makitatools.com

To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including a picture of the
recalled product, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml05/05265.html

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NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 12, 2005
Release #05-264

Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 673-7278
CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

CPSC, DOLMAR Power Products Announce Recall of Chain Saws

Name of Product: DOLMAR chain saws

Units: About 1,300 units

Distributor: DOLMAR Power Products, of Duluth, Ga.

Hazard: The flywheels on some of the chain saws may come apart during
use, which could cause serious personal injury.

Incidents/Injuries: DOLMAR has received three reports of the flywheel
coming apart. There have been no reports of injury.

Description: The recall involves DOLMAR PS6400 and PS7900-model chain
saws in which the last five digits of the serial numbers are within the
following ranges:

PS6400: 71998 through 79250
PS7900: 40156 through 43009

The chain saw's housing is "warm red" with "DOLMAR" written on it. The
chain saw's serial number can be found on the right hand side of the
silver nameplate which is located on the back of the fuel tank. No other
DOLMAR chain saws are involved in the recall. Any PS6400 or PS7900 chain
saws with the letter "N" preceding the serial number on the nameplate
and a blue dot on the shipping carton have been repaired and are not
involved in the recall.

Sold at: Outdoor power equipment distributors and industrial suppliers
nationwide sold these chain saws from October 2004 through August 2005
for between $570 and $750.

Manufactured in: Germany

Remedy: Consumers should stop using these chain saws immediately and
contact DOLMAR to arrange for a free repair. Known purchasers were sent
direct mail notification of this recall.

Consumer Contact: For more information, call DOLMAR toll-free at (888)
673-7278 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit
their Web site at www.dolmarusa.com

To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including a picture of the
recalled product, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml05/05264.html

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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting
the public from unreasonable risks of serious injury or death from more
than 15,000 types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction.
Deaths, injuries and property damage from consumer product incidents
cost the nation more than $700 billion annually. The CPSC is committed
to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire,
electrical, chemical, or mechanical hazard or can injure children. The
CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products - such as toys,
cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters, and household chemicals -
contributed significantly to the 30 percent decline in the rate of
deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 30
years.

To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury, call CPSC's
hotline at (800) 638-2772 or CPSC's teletypewriter at (800) 638-8270, or
visit CPSC's web site at www.cpsc.gov/talk.html. To join a CPSC email
subscription list, please go to www.cpsc.gov/cpsclist.asp. Consumers can
obtain this release and recall information at CPSC's Web site at
www.cpsc.gov.

Date: Tuesday, June 21, 2005 3:27 PM

Subject: News from CPSC - Three Recalls

From: <listserv@cpsc.gov>
To: <l.e.davis@att.net>
This message contains the following recalls:

3. CPSC, Tahsin Industrial Corp. Announce Recall of Treestands

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NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 21, 2005
Release #05-205

Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 683-0072
CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 21, 2005
Release #05-202

NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 21, 2005
Release #05-201

CPSC, Tahsin Industrial Corp. Announce Recall of Treestands

Name of Product: Ameristep Hang-on Treestands.

Units: About 480.

Manufacturer: Tahsin Industrial Corp. USA, of Randolph, N.J.

Hazard: The treestand's bracket can bend if not secured properly by a
chain and if weight is applied. This can cause the chain to disengage
from the stand, the stand to separate from the tree and the user to fall
and suffer serious injuries.

Incidents/Injuries: Tahsin received one report in which a person fell
from an unknown elevation while using the treestand.

Description: The recalled treestand is the Ameristep Model 9203 Hang-on
of the Grizzly Treestand Line. The product is a steel fixed-position
treestand that uses a steel chain for attachment to trees and has a
camouflage-covered seat.

Sold At: Kame's Sports Center, Kentucky Lake Outdoors, Sportsmen Center,
and North Sylva Company stores nationwide from July 2004 through June
2005 for between $36 and $50.

Manufactured in: China.

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the treestand immediately and
contact Ameristep Customer Service or any of the retailers to receive
information on properly setting up the unit.

Consumer Contact: Consumers can call Ameristep Customer Service
Department at (800) 374-7837 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday
through Friday, or visit www.tahsinusa.com or www.ameristep.com to print
out supplemental instructions.

Firm's Media Contacts: Jeremy Lees at (800) 722-7345, ext. 114; Michael
Loiacono at (800) 722-7345, ext. 141. To view this recall on CPSC's web
site, including a picture of the recalled product, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml05/05201.html

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To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury, call CPSC's
hotline at (800) 638-2772 or CPSC's teletypewriter at (800) 638-8270, or
visit CPSC's web site at www.cpsc.gov/talk.html. To join a CPSC email
subscription list, please go to www.cpsc.gov/cpsclist.asp. Consumers can
obtain this release and recall information at CPSC's Web site at
www.cpsc.gov.

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POSTED 5/19/05

From: <listserv@cpsc.gov>
To: <l.e.davis@att.net>
Subject: News from CPSC - Recall
Date: Tuesday, May 17, 2005 4:01 PM

NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 17, 2005
Release #05-175

Firm's Hotline: (800) 471-4999
CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

CPSC, Michaels of Oregon Announce Recall of Handgun Holsters

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

Name of Product: Kydex Belt Holsters for Glock model handguns

Units: About 8,000

Manufacturer: Michaels of Oregon, of Oregon City, Ore.

Hazard: The holster's retention strap can move out of position and could
cause a handgun to unexpectedly discharge while being reholstered,
posing a serious injury risk to consumers.

Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received three reports of unexpected
discharges. In one incident, a law enforcement officer was shot in the
leg while reholstering his firearm.

Description: The recall includes Kydex Belt and Tactical Holsters with
thumb break fits for Glock model handguns. The holsters are rigid and
are made of black Kydex and come with tension screws for a proper fit.
The words, "Uncle Mike's by Michaels of Oregon" are printed on the back
of the holster. The recall involves sizes 12, 21, and 25, which is
printed on the inside of the holster between the two screws securing the
holster to the belt slide.

Sold through: Uncle Mike's and Uncle Mike's Law Enforcement catalogs and
at sporting goods stores and gun supply stores nationwide from January
2002 through October 2002 for between $25 and $50.

Manufactured in: United States

Remedy: Consumers who have purchased a Kydex Holster with a Thumb break
for a Glock Handgun should stop using it immediately and contact
Michaels of Oregon for a replacement retention strap free of charge.

Consumer Contact: Call Michaels of Oregon at (800) 471-4999 between 7:30
a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit their Web site at
www.michaeloforegon.com

To view this release on CPSC's web site, including a picture of the
recalled product, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml05/05175.html

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