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U.S. CPSC December 6, 2007 |
Collins International Co. Recalls Oscillating Ceramic Heaters Sold at Menards Retail Stores Due To Fire Hazard The heaters can overheat, smoke, or ignite which could pose a fire hazard to consumers.  |
U.S. CPSC June 28, 2007 |
Ceramic Heaters Recalled By Lasko; Heaters Could Pose A Fire Hazard The heater's cord can overheat where it enters the base of the unit, which could pose a fire hazard to consumers.  |
U.S. CPSC December 20, 2005 |
Family Dollar Stores Recall of Spinning Star Christmas Tree Topper The tree topper can melt or smoke near the on/off switch, which could pose a fire hazard.  |
U.S. CPSC August 30, 2007 |
Electric Heaters Recalled by Aloha Housewares Due to Fire Hazard The heater can overheat, posing a fire hazard.  |
U.S. CPSC July 13, 2011 |
Additional Retail Sales Prompt CPSC and Meijer to Reannounce Touch Point Heater Recall; Fire Hazard Posed The oscillating mechanism in the heaters can short out, posing a fire hazard to consumers.  |
U.S. CPSC December 16, 2010 |
Wal-Mart Recalls Electric Heaters Due to Fire and Burn Hazard The heaters can malfunction resulting in overheating, smoking, burning, melting and fire.  |
U.S. CPSC January 26, 2006 |
Fire Hazard with Oscillating Heater Sold in Wal-Mart Prompts Recall The wires inside the oscillating heater can short circuit and spark, posing a fire hazard to consumers.  |
U.S. CPSC November 23, 2010 |
Meijer Recalls Oscillating Ceramic Heaters Due to Fire Hazard The oscillating mechanism in the heaters can short out, posing a fire hazard to consumers.  |
U.S. CPSC February 16, 2011 |
Atico International USA Recalls Heaters Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Dollar General Stores These heaters have caught fire, posing a fire hazard to consumers.  |
U.S. CPSC February 20, 2008 |
Portable Electric Heaters Recalled by Aloha Housewares Due to Fire Hazard The portable electric heater can overheat and melt plastic parts, posing a fire hazard to consumers.  |
U.S. CPSC October 4, 2007 |
Dollar General Recalls Tumblers Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard Surface paint on the center of the eyes of some of the cups can contain high levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.  |
U.S. CPSC June 5, 2003 |
Electric Heaters Recalled by Weather Works The electric heater can overheat internal plastic components and damage the wiring, posing a fire and electrocution hazard to consumers.  |
U.S. CPSC March 4, 2004 |
Lasko Products Inc. Recall of Space Heaters The power cord connection can overheat and cause the cord to separate from the space heater. This poses a fire, burn and shock hazard.  |
U.S. CPSC March 31, 2009 |
Clothing Irons Recalled by Conair Corporation Due to Fire Hazard The clothing iron can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.  |
U.S. CPSC May 5, 2005 |
Holmes Group Recall of Portable Electric Heaters Some heaters have improperly crimped wires which can result in overheating and a potential thermal burn or fire hazard.  |
U.S. CPSC April 26, 2007 |
The Holmes Group Recalls Oil-Filled Electric Heaters Due to Fire Hazard A poor electrical connection within the heater can lead to overheating. This poses fire and thermal burn hazards.  |
U.S. CPSC May 12, 2005 |
Dollar General Corp. Recall of Metal Heart-Shaped Pendants The recalled heart-shaped pendant contains high levels of lead, posing a serious risk of lead poisoning to young children. Lead poisoning in children is associated with behavioral problems, learning disabilities, hearing problems and growth retardation.  |
U.S. CPSC February 7, 2007 |
Children's Rings Recalled by Shalom International Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.  |
U.S. CPSC March 31, 2005 |
Mr. Heater, Inc. Recall to Repair Mr. Heater "Big Buddy/Tough Buddy" Propane Heaters The valve on the propane heaters can leak, posing a fire hazard if an ignition source is present.  |
U.S. CPSC October 25, 2007 |
Family Dollar Stores Recalls Halloween Pails Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard The green paint on the pails contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.  |
U.S. CPSC August 3, 2004 |
Vornado Air Circulation Systems Recall of Portable Electric Heaters A faulty electrical connection can cause the heater to overheat and stop working, posing a fire hazard to consumers.  |
U.S. CPSC May 1, 2008 |
QVC Recalls Space Heaters Due to Fire Hazard The unit can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.  |
U.S. CPSC August 22, 2007 |
Children's Charm Bracelets Sold by Buy-Rite Recalled Due to Risk of Lead Exposure The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.  |
U.S. CPSC October 15, 2008 |
Toy Boats Recalled Due to Burn Hazard The two battery terminals can come into contact with each other, causing the battery to overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.  |
U.S. CPSC August 20, 2009 |
DVD Players Recalled by Wal-Mart Due to Fire Hazard The DVD players can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.  |
U.S. CPSC March 17, 2004 |
Lakewood Recall of Electric Heaters Electrical connections inside of the heater can become loose. This could cause the metal portion of the heater to become energized, posing a serious shock hazard to consumers.  |
U.S. CPSC October 25, 2007 |
Children's Metal Jewelry Recalled By WeGlow International Due to Risk of Lead Exposure The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young  |
U.S. CPSC November 7, 2007 |
Toy Cars Recalled by Dollar General Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard Surface paint on the cars contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.  |
U.S. CPSC October 2, 2003 |
Technuity Inc. Recall of Back-Up Power Supply Systems When used in conjunction with another power protection device, the power supply device can spark, posing a fire hazard to consumers.  |
U.S. CPSC October 5, 2010 |
Trisonic Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs Recalled Due To Fire Hazard Light bulb may overheat and catch fire.  |
U.S. CPSC November 10, 2005 |
World Kitchen Inc. Recall of Immersion Heaters Moisture in the heating element could cause corrosion over time, presenting a shock hazard.  |
U.S. CPSC January 15, 2008 |
Toy Wrestler Figures Recalled by A.A. of America Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard The surface paint contains high levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.  |
U.S. CPSC August 10, 2006 |
Dollar Tree Stores Recall Counterfeit Extension Cords Due to Shock Hazard The counterfeit extension cords could have undersized wire and substandard insulation, which can cause overheating, resulting in a possible shock hazard.  |
U.S. CPSC February 1, 2006 |
DESA Heating Products Recalls Portable Propane Convection Heaters The burners on these heaters can "flashback," which is when fire burns inside the burner tube rather than out the end. This can cause the lower portion of the burner tube to get hot enough to ignite combustible material under the heater.  |
U.S. CPSC November 23, 2004 |
Lakewood Recall of Fan-Forced Mini-Personal Heaters Fire hazard if an electrical failure leads to overheating and melting of plastic parts.  |
U.S. CPSC August 30, 2007 |
Berko Electric Toe-Space Heaters Recalled Due to Fire Hazard If the fan stops working and the heater continues to run, the unit can overheat, posing a fire hazard.  |
U.S. CPSC October 21, 2009 |
Idea Village Recalls Wireless Light Switches Due to Fire Hazard The light switch receiver, which fits into the wall outlet, can overheat and pose a fire hazard to consumers.  |
U.S. CPSC January 11, 2005 |
Riviera Trading Inc. Recall of Children's Costume Bracelets The bracelets contain high levels of lead and pose a lead poisoning hazard to children.  |
U.S. CPSC January 25, 2011 |
Family Dollar Stores Recalls Remote Controlled Toy Tanks Due to Burn Hazard The tank's controller can overheat and melt, posing a burn hazard to consumers.  |
U.S. CPSC February 9, 2011 |
AmerTac Recalls Night Lights Due to Fire and Burn Hazard An electrical short circuit in the night light can cause it to overheat and smolder or melt, which can burn consumers or result in fire.  |
U.S. CPSC February 8, 2011 |
Portable Space Heaters Recalled by PD Sixty Distributor Due to Fire Hazard The space heater can overheat due to loose electrical connections, posing a fire hazard to consumers.  |
U.S. CPSC February 25, 2005 |
Dollar Tree Stores Inc. Recall of Electronic Musical Toys The ball on the end of the drumstick sold with these toys can break off during use, posing a choking hazard to young children.  |
U.S. CPSC October 28, 2010 |
Dollar Tree Recalls Children's Halloween Lanterns Due to Fire and Burn Hazards The bulb in the battery-operated lanterns can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.  |
U.S. CPSC November 8, 2007 |
Children's Sunglasses Recalled by Dollar General Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard The yellow surface paint on the sunglasses may contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.  |
U.S. CPSC October 4, 2007 |
Key Chains Recalled by Dollar General Due to Risk of Lead Exposure The key chains contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.  |
U.S. CPSC April 4, 2007 |
OKK Trading Recalls Baby Dolls Due to Choking Hazard These dolls contain small parts, which can pose a choking hazard to young children.  |
U.S. CPSC December 23, 2003 |
Family Dollar Services Inc. Recall of Extension Cords Use of these extension cords could result in an electric shock or electrocution to consumers.  |
U.S. CPSC May 20, 2010 |
Walmart Recalls General Electric Coffee Makers Due to Fire Hazard The coffee maker can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.  |
U.S. CPSC April 24, 2007 |
Coby Electronics Recalls Boomboxes Due to Fire Hazard When left plugged into an electrical outlet and the off switch is not firmly in place, these boomboxes can overheat, posing a fire hazard.  |
U.S. CPSC August 11, 2005 |
The Holmes Group Recall of Tower Heater Fans The power cord on the units can fray or sever causing the fan to stop working and overheat. This could pose a fire hazard to consumers.  |