MOORESVILLE, N.C. — Lowe’s Cos., in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission and Health Canada, has recalled 664,700 gas barbecue grills, following reports that 21 people who used the grills had suffered burns from irregular flames or the grill lid catching fire. Seventeen hundred of the grills have been sold in Canada, the rest sold in the U.S. The grills were made in China by Lucas Innovations Inc, and sold exclusively by Lowe’s under Perfect Flame SLG brand, from September 2005 through May 2009 in the U.S., and from December 2007 through May 2009 in Canada. There have been about 40 reports of irregular flames from the grills, and 23 incidents of the lid catching fire. BALTIMORE — Stanley Works’ $5.4 billion deal to acquire Black & Decker has some shareholders seething. The Baltimore Sun reports that at least four lawsuits have been filed by investors in an attempt to block consummation of the all-stock transaction, in which Connecticut-based Stanley would become B&D’s majority owner. The suits—three of which are seeking class action status— accuse Towson, Md.-based Black & Decker and its board of breaching their fiduciary duties by undervaluing the company and agreeing to terms that are preferential to Stanley and benefit a few company insiders, reports The Sun. NATIONAL REPORT — Both Lowe’s and Home Depot report that they are reducing their orders for artificial Christmas trees this season. Instead, U.S. shoppers are looking to save money by buying the real thing, according to Bloomberg. BOUCHERVILLE, Que. — RONA’s sponsored TV show, Ma Maison RONA, will be renewed on TVA for the eighth consecutive year. In spring 2010, the reality show will be shot in the Quebec City region and follow the adventures of two families as they design, build and decorate two new houses. Viewers then choose one family to win the house they have built, furniture and all. The show will be hosted by actress Mélanie Maynard, broadcaster and co-host of TVA’s Deux filles le matin. Families wanting to participate in Ma Maison RONA can register at any RONA store, at www.rona.ca or at www.tva.canoe.ca between Nov. 30 and Dec. 17. MOLINE, Ill. — Deere & Company has reported a worldwide net loss of $222.8 million for the fourth quarter ended October 31, compared with net income of $345.0 million for the same period last year. Affecting fourth-quarter 2009 results were charges of $364.8 million pretax and $321.8 million after-tax. Without the items, earnings for the quarter would have been $99.0 million. For the full year, net income was $873.5 million, down from $2.1 billion. Worldwide net sales and revenues declined 28 percent, to $5.33 billion, for the fourth quarter and were down 19 percent, to $23.112 billion, for the full year.