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Woodworking Industry News

Iron benches recalled for tip-over hazards

WASHINGTON -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a voluntary recall of approximately 185 Iron Lover's benches sold at Ross Stores of Pleasanton, CA.CPSC said the benches, made in China exclusively for Ross, can tip over when only one person is seated on it, potentially posing a fall hazard to consumers.

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Ryobi Recalls Cordless Drills Due to Fire 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. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Ryobi Model HP 1802M Cordless Power Drills Units: About 455,000 Importer: Ryobi Technologies Inc., of Anderson, S.C.