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U.S. CPSC January 24, 2005 |
Research Products Corp. Recall of Electronic Air Cleaners The air cleaner's plastic inner housing and filter are not flame-resistant. If electrical arcing occurs in the cleaner, a fire can develop. This poses a risk of burn injuries and property damage.  |
U.S. CPSC April 18, 2007 |
Lamson & Sessions Recalls Floor Electrical Outlets Due to Shock or Electrocution Hazards The recalled floor boxes are wired incorrectly resulting in reverse polarity. This poses a shock or electrocution hazard to consumers.  |
U.S. CPSC April 14, 2005 |
Maytag Corp. Recall of Hoover Self-Propelled Upright Vacuum Cleaners The recalled vacuums have defective on-off switches that can overheat the handle and toolholder areas of the vacuum, resulting in a fire hazard.  |
U.S. CPSC June 18, 2009 |
SmartSpark Energy Systems Recalls Battery Equalizers Due to Fire Hazard The recalled equalizers can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.  |
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 June 3, 2004 |
Electrolux Home Products Recall of Air Conditioning/Heating Units The heating coil in the units can be damaged during assembly, causing an electrical short and overheating, which poses a fire hazard to consumers.  |
U.S. CPSC April 3, 2007 |
Mastex Recalls Foot Warmer Due to Burn Hazard The wiring in the foot warmer has a defect which can cause it to overheat. This poses a burn hazard to consumers.  |
U.S. CPSC January 4, 2005 |
The Step 2 Co. Recall to Repair Toddler Swings The straps on these swings could break, causing a child riding in the swing to fall to the ground and suffer injuries.  |
U.S. CPSC March 3, 2010 |
Outdoor Lighting Fixtures Recalled by American Electric Lighting Due to Shock Hazard Improper wiring in the light fixtures poses a shock hazard to consumers.  |
U.S. CPSC June 14, 2007 |
Asko Cylinda Recalls DW95 Series Dishwashers Due to Fire Hazard An electrical component in the dishwasher can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.  |
U.S. CPSC May 10, 2006 |
Hoshino USA Inc. Recall to Repair Electric Bass If the battery is improperly installed, the bass can overheat causing internal damage and a fire hazard.  |
U.S. CPSC August 18, 2009 |
Black & Decker Coffeemakers Recalled By Applica Consumer Products Due to Burn Hazard The coffeemakers can overheat and melt, posing a burn hazard to consumers.  |
U.S. CPSC October 5, 2007 |
P3 International Recalls IonizAir(TM) Air Purifiers Due to Risk of Fire The air purifier's cartridge can overheat, posing a risk of fire.  |
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 July 9, 2009 |
Bosch Thermotechnology Recalls Boilers Due to Fire Hazard An electrical connector can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.  |
U.S. CPSC August 22, 2008 |
Power Light Modules Recalled by GCI Technologies Due to Fire and Burn Hazards Internal wiring in the module's circuit boards is incorrectly installed, posing a risk of an electrical fire and burn hazards to consumers.  |
U.S. CPSC March 1, 2006 |
Big Lots Stores Inc. Recall Tea Light Candles for Fire Hazard The recalled candles can burn with a high flame and melt the plastic holders. This poses a fire and a burn hazard to consumers.  |
U.S. CPSC January 6, 2010 |
Sagittarius Sporting Goods Recalls Gas Grills Sold at Lowe's Stores Due to Fire and Burn Hazards The flexible rubber hose on the LP gas tank can come into contact with burner box, causing the hose to melt and rupture when the grill is lit. This poses a fire and burn hazard to consumers.  |
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 March 14, 2006 |
Olympus Recalls Film Cameras for Overheating, Poses Burn Hazard A defect with the flash circuit in these cameras can cause it to smoke and overheat when the camera is turned on. This poses a possible burn hazard to consumers.  |
U.S. CPSC August 16, 2006 |
Black & Decker Expands Recall of Cordless Electric Lawnmowers Due to Fire Hazard An electrical component in the lawnmowers can overheat, posing a fire hazard.  |
U.S. CPSC August 28, 2007 |
Wolverine Recalls Caterpillar Logger Boots; Can Pose Shock Hazard To User Due to Mislabeling The recalled logger boots could be incorrectly labeled as resistant to electrical current. This poses a shock hazard to consumers who come in contact with an electrical current.  |
U.S. CPSC February 11, 2005 |
BISSELL Recall to Repair Upright Carpet Cleaners The carpet cleaner's metal upper handle can pose an electric shock hazard to consumers.  |
U.S. CPSC March 25, 2009 |
Holiday Lights Recalled by Four Star Group USA Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Safeway Stores Electrical wiring in the lights can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.  |
U.S. CPSC September 2, 2004 |
IBM Recall of AC Adapters for Notebook Computers The adapters can overheat, cause damage to the circuit board and melt through the housing, which poses a fire and electrical shock hazard to consumers.  |
U.S. CPSC July 22, 2008 |
Indoor Lighting Fixtures Recalled by Lithonia Lighting Due to Fire Hazard A thermal protector could be missing from the lighting fixtures, posing a risk of overheating and fire.  |
U.S. CPSC December 30, 2008 |
Faulty Instructions Prompt Recall of Electrical Wiring How-to-Books by The Taunton Press; Shock Hazard to Consumers The books contain several errors in the technical diagrams that could lead consumers to incorrectly install or repair electrical wiring, posing an electrical shock hazard to consumers.  |
U.S. CPSC February 15, 2006 |
Espresso Makers Recalled Due to Fire Hazard The electrical connectors in the espresso machine can erode, posing a fire hazard.  |
U.S. CPSC September 2, 2004 |
Target Recall of Electric Scooters Improper wiring can cause a short circuit, posing a fire hazard in the scooter. In addition, inadequate insulation may expose electrical wiring, which poses a shock hazard.  |
U.S. CPSC December 8, 2004 |
Technical Consumer Products Inc. Recall of Fluorescent Light Bulbs The bulbs can overheat and spark, posing a burn hazard to consumers.  |
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 August 28, 2008 |
Countertop Water Dispensers Recalled by Greenway Home Products Due to Fire and Shock Hazards The internal heating element could overheat and drop molten metal through ventilation openings in the water dispenser's base onto the countertop, posing a fire hazard. The internal heating element also poses a shock hazard to consumers who touch it through the vents.  |
U.S. CPSC June 27, 2008 |
Hewlett-Packard Co. Recalls Fax Machines Due to Fire Hazard An internal electrical component failure can cause overheating of the product posing a risk of burn or fire.  |
U.S. CPSC March 7, 2006 |
Espresso Machines Recalled for Fire Hazard The electrical connectors in the C1000 Capresso Automatic Coffee Center espresso machine can erode, posing a fire hazard.  |
U.S. CPSC May 27, 2010 |
Hoover Recalls Upright Vacuum Cleaners Due to Fire and Shock Hazards The power cord is not properly routed or securely seated in the cord rewind assembly allowing the power cord to be pulled loose. This poses fire and shock hazards.  |
U.S. CPSC September 3, 2008 |
Cordless Screwdrivers Recalled by Menards Due to Fire and Burn Hazards The battery can overheat and ignite during charging, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. There is no protective device on the lithium battery to prevent overheating.  |
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 March 20, 2007 |
Casio(R) Inc. Announces Recall of Electronic Keyboards Due to Fire Hazard The recalled keyboards can overheat when in use, posing a fire hazard to consumers.  |
U.S. CPSC June 21, 2005 |
DeWALT Recall to Repair Air Compressors Due to a wiring insulation defect, the unit may pose a possible shock hazard.  |
U.S. CPSC June 17, 2009 |
Campbell Hausfeld Recalls Air Compressors Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Wal-Mart The compressor's thermal overload, which shuts the unit off when it overheats, can fail. This can lead to overheating, melting of parts and a risk of fire.  |
U.S. CPSC September 6, 2007 |
Hayes Company Inc. Recalls Outdoor Candles Due to Fire and Burn Hazards The candle's wax can catch fire causing a high flame, which poses a fire and burn hazard to consumers.  |
U.S. CPSC January 5, 2007 |
Family Dollar Stores Recalls Oscillating Ceramic Heater for Fire Hazard The heaters can overheat and smoke, which could pose a fire hazard to consumers.  |
U.S. CPSC February 16, 2007 |
Currey & Company Recalls Lamps Due to Fire Hazard The light sockets on these Thomasville Table and Floor Lamps have a defect that poses electrical shock and fire hazards.  |
U.S. CPSC March 3, 2009 |
Frontrow Recalls to Replace Rechargeable Batteries Sold with PA System Microphones Due to Burn Hazard The batteries can rapidly overheat, posing a burn hazard to the user.  |
U.S. CPSC July 1, 2009 |
Tabletop Rope Cutters Recalled by MarineTech Products Due to Fire and Burn Hazards The recalled rope cutters can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.  |
U.S. CPSC September 25, 2003 |
Bunk Beds Recalled by Home Line Industries These bunk beds have openings between the guardrails and between guardrails and the end structures that are too large. A child's body could slide between the opening and become trapped by the child's head. This poses a strangulation hazard to children.  |
U.S. CPSC February 9, 2011 |
Hoover Recalls WindTunnel Canister Vacuums Due to Fire and Shock Hazards The power cord between the power nozzle and the wand connector can short-circuit posing fire and shock hazards to consumers. This condition can occur even if the vacuum has been turned off but left plugged in.  |
U.S. CPSC February 7, 2006 |
VSM Sewing Inc. Recall of Sewing Machines Electrical arcing can occur in the machine's power supply, posing a risk of fire.  |
U.S. CPSC December 21, 2006 |
DEWALT Recalls Cut-Out Tools Due to Shock Hazard The cord wire in these units could be damaged internally, posing a shock hazard to consumers.  |
U.S. CPSC December 31, 2003 |
Mr. Christmas Inc. Recall of Christmas Candleholders The candleholders do not allow for the safe burning of a candle, which poses a fire hazard to consumers.  |