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From the workshop to the bedroom, its a unique list of items in this week's Recall Report:

Health Canada has issued a recall for the Skil Miter Saw, due to the possibility of a lower guard hub breaking during operation and poses a safety hazard for users. Some of the saws were packaged with a Skil table saw, which is not included in the recall.

The Skil Miter Saws involved in the recall are model numbers 331601 and 331602 and date codes 111, 112, 201, 202, 203 and 204.

Over 600 saws were sold from January 2012 until April 2012 at Canadian Tire, The Home Depot and Rona.

Consumers are asked to contact Robert Bosch Tool Corporation for a complimentary lower guard hub replacement kit at 1-888-727-6109.

This week's recalls seems to be all about the letter T - check out the list below:

Hobby enthusiasts should be aware of Health Canada's recall of the Losi NiMH Start-Up Combo Charger, which had been distributed via Horizon Hobby between January and March 2011.

The recalled product has model number LOSB9904, and the charger can give off too much heat, becoming a fire hazard to the consumer.

Horizon Hobby has received eight reports of battery overheating, but has not received an reports of injuries.

Consumers should contact Horizon Hobby for a refund at 1-877-504-0233.

If you're looking for last-minute stocking stuffers, you just might be surprised by what you can find at dollar stores for a buck or two. I discovered ten cool tools that will make great and inexpensive stocking stuffers for the gadget-happy people at your house.

Protective case for 3G and 3Gs iPhones - This case won't fit the latest iPhone models, but if you know someone with an older model, this clear protective case is only a buck at Dollarama.

Security lock for iPod - This clever little gizmo fits most iPods, iPhones and iPads. It connects to the Apple dock on the bottom of your gadget and has a 3-digit combination lock to help deter thieves, although I wouldn't count on it to foil a determined robber.

Being of the female persuasion myself, sometimes I fear the bulk of my posts lean toward the girly side.

Well, today I'm going to counterbalance that trend by offering up this set of ultra manly coupons from Home Hardware.

Some of the items (hammer drill) make for good gifts. Others might be handy for giving someone a nudge to get the Christmas lights up, already (green extension cord). And of course, nothing says "Merry Christmas, my love" like a snow shovel.

The coupons net up to 70% off, and are valid until December 18, 2010.

When I first started shopping at Dollarama, I bought a small plastic tool box, a 10" metal claw hammer, a measuring tape and assorted pliers for a buck each. I still have them. Granted, I'm not exactly a handywoman, but I still think those dollar store tools were a great buy; solidly made, with a life expectancy of years to come.

Thanks to inflation, the tools at Dollarama today will cost you up to $2, but they are still good value for money. Dollarama has even brought back the little black tool box for a toonie, perfect for tucking into a closet so you don't have to rummage around the basement or garage to find the right tool for a small job.

So, here's the tool story on what else you'll find in the hardware section at Dollarama now: