Product Recall: 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. published Dec 30, 2008 10:15 AM (6 days, 14 hours, 18 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Teknion Recalls to Repair Office Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
The bolts holding the seat to the frame can loosen and separate, posing a fall hazard to consumers. published Dec 23, 2008 9:00 AM (13 days, 15 hours, 33 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Gardener's Supply Company Recalls Candle-Powered Carousels Due to Fire Hazard
The candle holder placement on the base of the carousels is too close to the structure, allowing the candle flame to come in contact and ignite different parts of the carousel, including the fans, trees and deer, posing a fire hazard. published Dec 23, 2008 7:00 AM (13 days, 17 hours, 33 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Hallmark Recalls Jumbo Snow Globes Due to Fire Hazard
When exposed to sunlight, the snow globes can act as a magnifying glass and ignite nearby combustible materials, posing a fire hazard. published Dec 23, 2008 7:00 AM (13 days, 17 hours, 33 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Fingerhut Recalls Chef's Mark Cookware Sets Due to Burn Hazard
The handles on the cookware can break, posing a burn hazard to consumers. published Dec 18, 2008 7:00 AM (18 days, 17 hours, 33 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Grease Removers Recalled by Fantastic Distributors Due to Chemical Burn Hazard
Direct contact with this substance can cause burns to consumers' skin and eyes. The product lacks required special packaging and warning label. published Dec 17, 2008 12:15 PM (19 days, 12 hours, 18 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Propane Gas Fireplace Inserts Recalled by Wolf Steel Due to Laceration Hazard
Delayed ignition due to a build-up of propane gas can cause the insert?s glass cover to break, posing a laceration hazard to consumers. published Dec 11, 2008 7:45 AM (25 days, 16 hours, 48 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Stainless Steel Pots Recalled by Ocean State Jobbers Due to Burn Hazard
The stainless steel pots have metal handles that can detach during use, posing a serious burn hazard to consumers. published Nov 26, 2008 9:15 AM (40 days, 15 hours, 18 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Heavy Duty Acidic Cleaner Recalled by DuPont Due to Leaking Cap; Poses Risk of Severe Skin Irritation
Pressure can build up in a full or nearly full bottle of the acidic cleaner when it is stored in elevated temperatures over an extended period of time, which can result in the cleaner leaking from underneath the cap. If the product comes into contact with skin, it can cause severe skin irritation. published Nov 25, 2008 6:00 AM (41 days, 18 hours, 33 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Candela Recalls Candles Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Anthropologie Stores
The candle flames could flare up out of the tin container during the burning of the last half inch of wax, posing a fire and burn hazard. published Nov 20, 2008 6:30 AM (46 days, 18 hours, 3 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Near Strangulation of Child Prompts Recall to Repair Window Blinds by Green Mountain Vista
The black-out roller shades and insulated roman shades have a continuous looped bead chain that when not attached to the wall or floor, hangs loosely by the blind, posing a fatal strangulation hazard to children. published Nov 20, 2008 4:00 AM (46 days, 20 hours, 33 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Strangulation Death of a Child Prompts Recall of Roman Blinds; Sold Exclusively at IKEA
Strangulations can occur when a child places his/her neck in an exposed inner cord on the backside of the roman blinds. published Nov 20, 2008 4:00 AM (46 days, 20 hours, 33 minutes ago)
Product Recall: GE Recalls to Inspect and Repair Wall Ovens Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
The extreme heat used in the self-clean cycle can escape, if the wall oven door is removed and incorrectly re-attached by the installer or the consumer. This can pose a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
published Nov 18, 2008 7:00 AM (48 days, 17 hours, 33 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Lighted Showcases Recalled by Seventh Avenue Due to Fire Hazard
The lighted showcase's plug adaptor can overheat and melt the adaptor's plastic housing, posing a fire hazard. published Nov 13, 2008 11:30 AM (53 days, 13 hours, 3 minutes ago)
Product Recall: PC Notebook Computer Batteries Recalled Due to Fire and Burn Hazard
These lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. published Oct 30, 2008 2:45 PM (67 days, 9 hours, 48 minutes ago)
Product Recall: DYMO Recalls Power Adapters Sold with DYMO® Printers Due to Burn Hazard
The power adapters can fail, causing the printer to overheat. This can pose a burn hazard to consumers. published Oct 30, 2008 6:30 AM (67 days, 18 hours, 3 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Fit & Fresh Mixers Recalled by MEDport LLC Due to Laceration Hazard
While placing the cup on or off the base of the mixer, the mixer can be unexpectedly turned on, activating the blade. This can pose a serious laceration hazard to consumers. published Oct 30, 2008 6:30 AM (67 days, 18 hours, 3 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Ghost Tealight Holders Recalled by Trade Associates Group and Crate & Barrel Due to Fire and Burn Hazard
The recalled tealight holder can ignite posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. published Oct 29, 2008 9:00 AM (68 days, 15 hours, 33 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Cybex International Recalls Treadmills Due to Fall Hazard; Can Speed Up Unexpectedly
The treadmills can speed up unexpectedly while in use due to a malfunction with the lower control board, posing a fall hazard to consumers. published Oct 29, 2008 9:00 AM (68 days, 15 hours, 33 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Power Adapters Used with Notebook Computers Recalled by Battery-Biz Due To Burn Hazard
The adapters can fail and overheat. This can pose a burn hazard to consumers. published Oct 28, 2008 8:15 AM (69 days, 16 hours, 18 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Serta International Recalls Mattresses Due to Violation of Federal Mattress Flammability Standard
The mattresses fail to meet the mandatory federal open flame standard for mattresses, posing a fire hazard to consumers. published Oct 28, 2008 5:45 AM (69 days, 18 hours, 48 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Gaming System Batteries and Recharging Station Recalled by LeapFrog Due to Burn Hazard
The rechargeable batteries included with the Recharging Station can overheat if the gaming system is placed into the recharging base upside down, posing a burn hazard to consumers. published Oct 23, 2008 8:00 AM (74 days, 16 hours, 33 minutes ago)
Product Recall: YMCA Trading Recalls Lighters Due to Potential Burn Hazard to Children
The multi-purpose lighters fail to meet federal safety standards because they might not contain a child-resistant mechanism, posing a potential fire and burn hazard to young children. published Oct 23, 2008 8:00 AM (74 days, 16 hours, 33 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Fujifilm Recalls Battery Chargers Due to Shock Hazard
The plastic portion of the unit's power plug can crack or detach, posing an electrical shock hazard to consumers. published Oct 15, 2008 5:45 AM (82 days, 18 hours, 48 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Wireless Headset Batteries Recalled by GN Netcom Due to Fire Hazard
An internal short circuit can cause the lithium-ion polymer batteries to overheat, posing a fire hazard.
published Oct 14, 2008 11:30 AM (83 days, 13 hours, 3 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Gas Vent Dampers Recalled by Effikal Due to Carbon Monoxide Hazard
The automatic gas vent damper could fail, and if the blocked vent switch does not activate, the vent could leak carbon monoxide (CO). This poses a risk of CO poisoning to consumers. published Oct 9, 2008 11:30 AM (88 days, 13 hours, 3 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Coby Electronics Recalls Rechargeable Batteries Sold with Portable DVD/CD/MP3 Players Due to Fire Hazard
The rechargeable batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers. published Oct 8, 2008 5:00 AM (89 days, 19 hours, 33 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Game Chairs Recalled by Brunswick Bowling & Billiards Corp. Due to Fall Hazard
The retaining washers on the legs can loosen, causing the chair to become unstable. This poses a fall hazard to consumers. published Oct 7, 2008 12:30 PM (90 days, 12 hours, 3 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Viessmann U.S. Recalls Boilers Due to Fire Hazard
The boiler can leak gas, posing a fire hazard to consumers. published Oct 2, 2008 5:30 AM (95 days, 19 hours, 3 minutes ago)
Product Recall: IKEA Recalls to Repair Chest of Drawers Due to Laceration Hazard
The glass drawer knobs on the chest can break either during assembly or in use, posing a laceration hazard to consumers. published Sep 30, 2008 6:00 AM (97 days, 18 hours, 33 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Wal-Mart Recalls General Electric Toasters Due to Fire and Shock Hazards
An electrical short circuit can occur between the heating element and the bread cage, posing a fire and electrical shock hazard to consumers. published Sep 30, 2008 6:00 AM (97 days, 18 hours, 33 minutes ago)
Product Recall: TV Stands Recalled By Studio RTA Due to TV Tip-over Hazard
The stability of the stands does not meet industry standards to prevent TV tip-over, posing a risk of injury or death to consumers. published Sep 24, 2008 9:45 AM (103 days, 14 hours, 48 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Jo-Ann Fabric & Craft Stores Recall SmartSpace Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
The chairs were sold without a warning label instructing consumers to lock the chair's legs before sitting. This poses a fall hazard to consumers. published Sep 24, 2008 9:45 AM (103 days, 14 hours, 48 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Euro-Pro and QVC Recall Deep Fryers Due to Burn Hazard
The fryers can overheat, posing a burn hazard. published Sep 23, 2008 9:00 AM (104 days, 15 hours, 33 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Gotham Lighting Recalls Compact Fluorescent Recessed Ceiling Lights; Can Fail to Work in an Emergency
The relay on the backup battery of the lights could be programmed incorrectly and prevent the lights from functioning in an emergency. published Sep 23, 2008 8:00 AM (104 days, 16 hours, 33 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Safety Alert: Petzl America Warns of Burn Hazard from Headlamps; Product Should Only Be Used with Non-Rechargeable Batteries
If the headlamp is used with rechargeable batteries, the cable connecting the battery pack to the lamp can spark, melt, or catch fire. This poses a burn hazard to consumers. published Sep 18, 2008 7:30 AM (109 days, 17 hours, 3 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Hanashop Recalls Counterfeit Power Cords Due to Fire and Shock Hazard; Sold Exclusively on eBay
The power cord wires are significantly undersized and allow incorrect insertion of the power plug, posing a risk of fire and/or shock to consumers. published Sep 17, 2008 12:00 PM (110 days, 12 hours, 33 minutes ago)
Product Recall: PB Heat Recalls Gas Boilers Due to Carbon Monoxide Hazard
The pressure switch could have an internal defect that could fail to shut down the boilers under vent or air inlet blockage. This switch defect could allow the boilers to produce excessive levels of carbon monoxide, posing a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning to consumers. published Sep 11, 2008 1:00 PM (116 days, 11 hours, 33 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Rugs Sold Exclusively at JC Penney Recalled by JLA Home Due to Fire Hazard
The rugs do not meet the federal flammability standard for small rugs and do not have the required flammability warning label. published Sep 11, 2008 9:15 AM (116 days, 15 hours, 18 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Sony Recalls Notebook Computers Due to Burn Hazard
Irregularly positioned wires near the computers hinge and/or a dislodged screw inside the hinge can cause a short circuit and overheating. This poses a burn hazard to consumers. published Sep 4, 2008 3:00 AM (123 days, 21 hours, 33 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Wolf Appliance Recalls Gas Ranges Due to Burn Hazard
Delayed ignition of gas in the 18-inch oven can cause a flash of flames to be projected at a consumer when the range door is opened, posing a burn hazard to consumers. published Sep 3, 2008 12:00 PM (124 days, 12 hours, 33 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Pendants and Candle Charms Recalled Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
The recalled metal pendants and charms contain high levels of lead. published Sep 3, 2008 12:00 PM (124 days, 12 hours, 33 minutes ago)
Product Recall: 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. published Sep 3, 2008 7:45 AM (124 days, 16 hours, 48 minutes ago)
Product Recall: 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 dispensers 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. published Aug 28, 2008 6:00 AM (130 days, 18 hours, 33 minutes ago)
Product Recall: GIA Instruments Recalls Polariscopes Due to Shock Hazard
The polariscopes can have a ground wire missing, posing a risk of electrical shock to the user. published Aug 28, 2008 6:00 AM (130 days, 18 hours, 33 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Indoor Lighting Fixtures Recalled by Lithonia Lighting Due to Impact Hazard
The glass reflector can separate from the fixture and fall, posing a risk of injury to consumers below the fixture. published Aug 27, 2008 11:00 AM (131 days, 13 hours, 33 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Goodman Company Recalls Air Conditioner/Heat Pump (PTAC) Units Due to Fire Hazard
The PTACs power cords can overheat, posing a burn or fire hazard. published Aug 27, 2008 10:30 AM (131 days, 14 hours, 3 minutes ago)
Product Recall: IMS Recalls Car Chargers Used With Halogen Spotlights Sold at Sears and K-Mart Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
The car charger is incompatible with the spotlight's battery, which can cause it to overcharge inside of a vehicle and pose a fire or burn hazard to consumers. published Aug 26, 2008 7:00 AM (132 days, 17 hours, 33 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Coffee Makers Recalled by Sears Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
The wiring in the coffee maker can overheat, posing burn and fire hazards to consumers. published Aug 26, 2008 7:00 AM (132 days, 17 hours, 33 minutes ago)
Product Recall: 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. published Aug 22, 2008 1:00 PM (136 days, 11 hours, 33 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Venmar CES Inc. Recalls Heat Recovery Ventilators Due to Fire Hazard
The motors in these units can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers. published Aug 20, 2008 10:00 AM (138 days, 14 hours, 33 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Gardner Bender Recalls Electrical Wire Splices Due to Shock and Fire Hazards
When crimped, the splice can fail to hold the wires adequately together, posing a shock and fire hazard to consumers. published Aug 20, 2008 10:00 AM (138 days, 14 hours, 33 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Steam Cleaners Recalled by Thane International Due to Burn Hazard
Steam can escape from the handle and trigger of the steam cleaner, posing a burn hazard to consumers. published Aug 20, 2008 10:00 AM (138 days, 14 hours, 33 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Cooper Lighting Recalls Emergency and Exit Lights; Could Fail to Stay Illuminated in an Emergency
The lights can malfunction and not stay illuminated in the event of a power failure. This could result in a failure to provide adequate lighting to guide building occupants to an exit in an emergency. published Aug 12, 2008 8:00 AM (146 days, 16 hours, 33 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Atico International USA Recalls Personal Blenders Due to Laceration Hazard
While placing the cup on or off the base of the blender, the blender can be inadvertently turned on, activating the blade. This can pose a serious laceration hazard to consumers. published Aug 7, 2008 8:45 AM (151 days, 15 hours, 48 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Progress Lighting Recalls Indoor Light Fixtures; Lights Can Unexpectedly Fall Posing an Impact Hazard
The ceiling-mount assembly that supports the light fixture can fail, causing the fixture to unexpectedly fall and injure consumers. published Aug 7, 2008 8:45 AM (151 days, 15 hours, 48 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Halogen Work Lights Recalled by Harbor Freight Tools Due to Fire and Shock Hazards
The halogen work lights can overheat and melt, and pose a risk of fire and electrical shock to consumers. published Aug 5, 2008 9:30 AM (153 days, 15 hours, 3 minutes ago)
Product Recall: DEWALT Recalls Cordless Brad Nailers Due to Injury Hazard
The nailer can operate when the lock-off (safety) is in the locked position. Also, the nailer can operate when the trigger is not pulled and the contact trip is depressed. The unexpected ejection of a nail poses a serious injury hazard to consumers. published Aug 5, 2008 9:30 AM (153 days, 15 hours, 3 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Pacific Science Supplies Recalls Magnets Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
The paint on the magnets can contain excess levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. published Jul 24, 2008 9:30 AM (165 days, 15 hours, 3 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Horseshoe Magnets Recalled by Dowling Magnets Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
The plastic coating on the magnets contains excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard. published Jul 24, 2008 9:30 AM (165 days, 15 hours, 3 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Cost Plus Recalls Santorini Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
The seat weld can fail and allow the chair to collapse, posing a fall hazard to consumers. published Jul 24, 2008 9:30 AM (165 days, 15 hours, 3 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Dirt Devil Vacuum Accessory Tools Recalled Due to Laceration Hazard
Plastic pieces inside the vacuum tool can break apart and be ejected, posing a laceration hazard to consumers. published Jul 23, 2008 6:30 AM (166 days, 18 hours, 3 minutes ago)
Product Recall: 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. published Jul 22, 2008 6:45 AM (167 days, 17 hours, 48 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Sleep Innovations Recalls Pillows Sold Exclusively at Costco; Metal Fragments Pose Abrasion Hazard
The pillows can contain small metal fragments in the fiber-fill as a result of a mechanical breakdown in the manufacturing process. The metal fragments can cause abrasions and cuts to consumers. published Jul 18, 2008 8:30 AM (171 days, 16 hours, 3 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Studio RTA Recalls TV Stands Due to TV Tip-over Hazard
The stability of the stand does not meet industry standards to prevent TV tip-over, posing a risk of injury or death to consumers. published Jul 17, 2008 11:45 AM (172 days, 12 hours, 48 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Bench Scale Adapters Recalled by American Weigh Scales Due to Fire Hazard
The recalled bench scale adapters can smoke, catch fire and melt, posing a fire hazard to consumers. published Jul 15, 2008 6:30 AM (174 days, 18 hours, 3 minutes ago)
Product Recall: RadioShack Recalls Power Supplies Due to Electrocution and Fire Hazards
The recalled power supplies are wired incorrectly, posing electrocution and fire hazards. published Jul 2, 2008 8:00 AM (187 days, 16 hours, 33 minutes ago)
Product Recall: 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. published Jun 27, 2008 8:30 AM (192 days, 16 hours, 3 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Dollar Tree Recalls Glue Guns Due to Fire Hazard
The recalled glue guns can short circuit, causing the gun to smoke. This poses a fire hazard to consumers. published Jun 24, 2008 5:30 AM (195 days, 19 hours, 3 minutes ago)
Product Recall: A. O. Smith Recalls Water Pump Motors Due to Fire Hazard
The water pumps with the recalled motors are labeled as containing a one-horsepower motor, but actually contain a 3/4-horsepower motor. Under certain conditions, the smaller motor could overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers. published Jun 24, 2008 5:30 AM (195 days, 19 hours, 3 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Robert Bosch Tool Corp. Recalls Hammer Drills Due to Risk of Injury
The drill can continue to operate after the trigger has been released, posing a risk of injury to consumers. published Jun 12, 2008 9:15 AM (207 days, 15 hours, 18 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Crate and Barrel Recalls Shag Rugs Due to Fire Hazard
The large rugs fail to meet federal standards for flammability and could ignite, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. The small rugs fail to meet federal labeling requirements. Small rugs are not required to meet the federal flammability standard; however, they are required to be permanently labeled with the following statement: "FLAMMABLE (FAILS U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE STANDARD FF 2-70): SHOULD NOT BE USED NEAR SOURCES OF IGNITION." published Jun 10, 2008 7:00 AM (209 days, 17 hours, 33 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Progress Lighting Recalls Ceiling-Mounted Indoor Light Fixtures; Lights Can Fall Posing an Impact Hazard
A cable that supports the light fixture from the ceiling can fail, causing the fixture to fall and injure nearby consumers. published Jun 10, 2008 7:00 AM (209 days, 17 hours, 33 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Polycom, Inc. Recalls Wireless Conference Phone Batteries Due to Fire Hazard
The battery packs can overheat, posing a fire or burn hazard. published Jun 5, 2008 6:15 AM (214 days, 18 hours, 18 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Jo-Ann Fabric & Craft Stores Recall Outdoor Benches Due to Fall Hazard
The benches can become unstable and break, posing a fall hazard to consumers. published May 29, 2008 8:00 AM (221 days, 16 hours, 33 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Electric Candle Warmers Recalled by Provo Craft & Novelty Due to Fire Hazard
The internal heating element of the candle warmer can detach and melt the bottom of its plastic casing, which can in turn ignite or scorch the surface on which the candle warmer is placed, posing a fire hazard to consumers. published May 29, 2008 8:00 AM (221 days, 16 hours, 33 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Miele Recalls Gas Dryers Due to Risk of Gas Leak or Fire
If the dryer is improperly installed, the dryer's internal gas fitting can loosen, posing a risk of gas leaking into the house. Any gas leak that is not detected can cause asphyxiation, a fire or an explosion. Also, one or both of the caps on the internal exhaust duct can become dislodged, which can cause lint to build up and be carried through the gas burner. This poses a risk of fire. published May 29, 2008 8:00 AM (221 days, 16 hours, 33 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Fireplace Wall Controls Recalled by Hearth & Home Technologies; High Temperatures Can Result in Property Damage
Failure in the wall control system can cause the fireplace to turn on by itself creating a risk of property damage. If the control fails and the consumer has left combustible objects directly in front of an unattended fireplace, there may also be a risk of fire. published May 28, 2008 9:30 AM (222 days, 15 hours, 3 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Counterfeit Circuit Breakers Recalled By Specialty Lamp International Due to Fire Hazard
The recalled circuit breakers labeled "Square D" have been determined by Square D to be counterfeit and can fail to trip when they are overloaded, posing a fire hazard to consumers. published May 27, 2008 9:00 AM (223 days, 15 hours, 33 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Additional Incidents Prompt Re-Announcement of Recall of Gel Candles Due to Fire Hazard
The candles can have excessive flame height, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. published May 23, 2008 5:30 AM (227 days, 19 hours, 3 minutes ago)
Product Recall: United Scientific Recalls Magnets Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Surface paint on the magnets contains high levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard. published May 22, 2008 5:30 AM (228 days, 19 hours, 3 minutes ago)
Product Recall: American Flame Recalls Fireplaces to Replace Gas Valves Due to Fire and Explosion Hazards
Gas can continue to flow into the fireplace pilot light area after the switch has been turned "off," posing a fire or explosion hazard to consumers. published May 21, 2008 12:00 PM (229 days, 12 hours, 33 minutes ago)
Product Recall: The Home Depot Recalls Candle Holders Due to Fire Hazard
Sunlight passing through the glass portion can cause nearby flammable materials to ignite, posing a fire hazard. published May 20, 2008 6:00 AM (230 days, 18 hours, 33 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Frigidaire Canada Recalls Kenmore Wall Ovens Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
During extended broiling, gas can build in the oven cavity and escape when the oven door is opened. This poses a burn and possible fire hazard to consumers. published May 20, 2008 6:00 AM (230 days, 18 hours, 33 minutes ago)
Product Recall: "Cricket EZ" Cell Phones Recalled; Audio Problem Interferes with Emergency 911 Calls
A software problem with the cell phones causes audio problems with 911 calls. When a call is connected to 911, the operator may not hear the caller or the caller may not hear the 911 operator. published May 20, 2008 6:00 AM (230 days, 18 hours, 33 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Fuel Cells Used With Framing Nailers Recalled by Paslode for Fire Hazard
The fuel cells used to power cordless framing nailers can leak fuel, posing a fire hazard. published May 15, 2008 10:30 AM (235 days, 14 hours, 3 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Maple Chase Co. Recalls Carbon Monoxide and Carbon Monoxide/Smoke Combo Alarms Due to Alarm Malfunction
The recalled alarms can sound a "double chirp"/fault alarm in the presence of CO, prior to going into full alarm. Upon hearing a double chirp, the Owner's Manual instructions recommend a consumer take the alarm out of service, which could expose consumers to hazardous levels of CO and suffer injury or death. published May 15, 2008 10:30 AM (235 days, 14 hours, 3 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Williamson-Thermoflo Gas Boilers Recalled Due to Carbon Monoxide Hazard
If there is a leak in the vent piping, the recalled boilers can leak carbon monoxide (CO) into the buildings in which they are installed, posing a risk of CO poisoning. published May 6, 2008 8:00 AM (244 days, 16 hours, 33 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Weil-McLain Gas Boilers Recalled Due to Carbon Monoxide Hazard
If there is a leak in the vent piping, the recalled boilers can leak carbon monoxide (CO) into the buildings in which they are installed, posing a risk of CO poisoning. published May 6, 2008 8:00 AM (244 days, 16 hours, 33 minutes ago)
Product Recall: QVC Recalls Space Heaters Due to Fire Hazard
The unit can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers. published May 1, 2008 8:30 AM (249 days, 16 hours, 3 minutes ago)
Product Recall: DEWALT Recalls Table Saws Due to Laceration Hazard
The pivot bracket on the saw can separate which can misalign the blade and the fence and cause kick back. This poses a laceration hazard to consumers. published Apr 29, 2008 6:45 AM (251 days, 17 hours, 48 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Waxcessories Recalls Electric Simmer Pots Due to Risk of Fire and Shock
The simmer pots have wire connections that can become loose, posing a risk of fire and electric shock to consumers. published Apr 24, 2008 8:30 AM (256 days, 16 hours, 3 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Fisher Controls International Recalls Gas Regulators for Leak Hazard
Gas can leak from regulator when the diaphragm pulls inward into the casing, posing a fire or explosion hazard to consumers. published Apr 24, 2008 8:30 AM (256 days, 16 hours, 3 minutes ago)
Product Recall: HSN Recalls Power Strips for Charge-It-All Valets Due to Fire and Shock Hazards
The power strip located inside the valet has undersized wires, which can pose fire and shock hazards to consumers. published Apr 16, 2008 8:00 AM (264 days, 16 hours, 33 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Michaels Stores Recalls Seasonal Writing Pens Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
The seasonal writing pens' surface coating contains high levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. published Apr 10, 2008 8:30 AM (270 days, 16 hours, 3 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Fire Alarm Control Panel Recalled By Gamewell FCI Due to Alert Failure
The sounder on the panels main circuit board can fail to alert when there is a malfunction. published Apr 9, 2008 7:45 AM (271 days, 16 hours, 48 minutes ago)
Product Recall: A.O. Smith Recalls Gas Water Heaters Due to Fire and Carbon Monoxide Hazards
The water heater's flue gas temperatures can exceed safe limits and produce excessive temperatures in the venting unit, posing a fire hazard. Also, the water heater's exhaust can leak into the surrounding room, posing a carbon monoxide hazard. published Apr 3, 2008 10:15 AM (277 days, 14 hours, 18 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Wal-Mart Recalls Candle Holders Due to Fire and Laceration Hazards
The candle holders could tip over, posing a fire hazard. Also, the glass holder could break, posing a laceration hazard to consumers. published Apr 3, 2008 9:30 AM (277 days, 15 hours, 3 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Goodman Manufacturing Co. Recalls Heating and Cooling Units Due to Fire Hazard
The serial plates on the units contain inaccurate information that could result in the use of undersized installation wiring, posing a fire hazard. published Apr 3, 2008 9:30 AM (277 days, 15 hours, 3 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Master Lock Recalls Lock and Leash Locks Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Red surface paint on the locks contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. published Apr 1, 2008 9:00 AM (279 days, 15 hours, 33 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Gecko Alliance Recalls Electronic Spa Controls Used on Serenity Spas Due to Fire Hazard
The hot tub's spa control can overheat, posing a fire hazard. published Apr 1, 2008 9:00 AM (279 days, 15 hours, 33 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Avon Products Recalls Plush Warming Polar Bears Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
The warming pouch inside the bear can overheat and ignite when heated in a microwave oven, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. published Mar 27, 2008 5:30 AM (284 days, 19 hours, 3 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Salton Inc. Recalls Electric Toasters Due to Fire Hazard
The toaster can turn on without bread in the slots and ignite items placed on top of it, posing a fire hazard. published Mar 19, 2008 7:30 AM (292 days, 17 hours, 3 minutes ago)
Product Recall: WarmlyYours Recalls Rug Warmers Due to Fire Hazard
The rug warmer's cord can come loose from the plug and cause sparks or flames, posing a fire hazard to consumers. published Mar 19, 2008 7:30 AM (292 days, 17 hours, 3 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Galison/Mudpuppy Recalls Wire Bound Journals and Calendars Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
The paint on the metal spiral bindings of the journals contains excessive levels of lead, which violated the federal lead paint standard. published Mar 18, 2008 11:15 AM (293 days, 13 hours, 18 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Ensto Control Oy Recalls Toggle and Rotary Switches Due to Electric Shock Hazards
When switched OFF, one electrical pole may remain energized, posing a risk of electrical shock hazard to consumers. published Mar 12, 2008 7:30 AM (299 days, 17 hours, 3 minutes ago)
Product Recall: JCPenney Recalls Cooks Deep Fryers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
The deep fryer has a faulty heating element which can cause it to overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. published Mar 11, 2008 8:00 AM (300 days, 16 hours, 33 minutes ago)
1 product* affected by this recall:JCPenny - Cooks Deep Fryers - 22016 / Kitchen Appliance
Product Recall: Hamilton Beach Recalls Toasters Due to Fire Hazard
The toasters can remain "on" (energized) after popping up, and can ignite flammable items covering or in contact with the toaster, posing a fire hazard. published Mar 6, 2008 10:45 AM (305 days, 13 hours, 48 minutes ago)
5 products* affected by this recall:Hamilton Beach - Toaster | Model: 22450 / Toaster Hamilton Beach - Toaster | Model: 22658 / Toaster Hamilton Beach - Toaster | Model: 22559 / Toaster Hamilton Beach - Toaster | Model: 24450 / Toaster Hamilton Beach - Toaster | Eclectrics® Apple All-Metal / Toaster
Product Recall: Portable Air Compressors Sold Exclusively at Advance Auto Parts Stores Recalled Due to Fire and Electrical Hazards
The compressor's motor can overheat and ignite the protective cover, posing a fire hazard to consumers. Also, the cover might not prevent internal components from being touched, which poses an electrical shock hazard. published Mar 6, 2008 8:15 AM (305 days, 16 hours, 18 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Pier 1 Imports Recalls Tealight Candle Holders Due to Fire Hazard
The spacing of the holes in a concentrated pattern allows the holder to heat-up. This can cause the tealights to burn unexpectedly fast and with a higher flame height than normal, posing a fire hazard. published Mar 6, 2008 8:15 AM (305 days, 16 hours, 18 minutes ago)
Product Recall: QVC and Tristar Recall Electric Grills Due to Fire Hazard; Consumers to Receive New Instructions
Cooking oils or sprays applied to the grills cooking plates before preheating can cause the oil to ignite and/or flare up. Cooking sprays can ignite and/or flare up if used on the grill at any time. published Mar 6, 2008 8:00 AM (305 days, 16 hours, 33 minutes ago)
Product Recall: LDR Industries Recalls Gas Connectors Due to Fire and Explosion Hazards
The gas connectors can leak propane or natural gas, posing a fire and explosion hazard to consumers. published Mar 4, 2008 8:30 AM (307 days, 16 hours, 3 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Rinnai Recalls Wall Furnaces Due to Carbon Monoxide Hazard
A gasket in the unit can fail, posing a risk of poisonous carbon monoxide gas leaking into the home. published Feb 21, 2008 12:30 PM (319 days, 12 hours, 3 minutes ago)
2 products* affected by this recall:Rinnai America - Direct Vent Wall Furnace - RHFE 556 / Heater Rinnai America - Direct Vent Wall Furnace - RHFE 431 / Heater
Product Recall: Greenheck Fan Recalls Indirect Gas Fired Furnaces Due to Risk of Fire
The ignition control module can fail preventing the unit from shutting down in high temperature conditions. This poses a risk of fire, as well as hazardous fumes being released from burning/melting insulation. published Feb 21, 2008 12:30 PM (319 days, 12 hours, 3 minutes ago)
5 products* affected by this recall:Greenheck Fan - Indirect Gas-Fired Furnace / Heater Greenheck Fan - Indirect Gas-Fired Furnace / Heater Greenheck Fan - Indirect Gas-Fired Furnace / Heater Greenheck Fan - Indirect Gas-Fired Furnace / Heater Greenheck Fan - Indirect Gas-Fired Furnace / Heater
Product Recall: 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. published Feb 20, 2008 11:45 AM (320 days, 12 hours, 48 minutes ago)
1 product* affected by this recall:Aloha Housewares - Electric Oscillating Tower Heater | Aloha Breeze / Heater
Product Recall: Christmas Tree Shops Recalls Tea Light Candles Due to Fire Hazard
The tea light candles have a clear, plastic shell that can melt or ignite, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. published Feb 12, 2008 9:45 AM (328 days, 14 hours, 48 minutes ago)
Product Recall: General Electric Recalls Gas Dryers Due to Shock Hazard
A short circuit in the dryer's wiring poses a shock hazard to consumers with ungrounded dryers. published Feb 11, 2008 5:00 AM (329 days, 19 hours, 33 minutes ago)
1 product* affected by this recall:General Electric - GE® 6.0 Cu. Ft. Extra-Large Capacity Gas Dryer | Model: DWXR463GGWW / Gas Dryer
Product Recall: Pendants and Candle Charms Recalled Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
The recalled pendants and charms contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. published Feb 7, 2008 10:00 AM (333 days, 14 hours, 33 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Campbell Hausfeld Recalls Air Compressors Following Fires
Protective covers on the compressor's motor are not made from proper flame retardant material and can ignite, posing a fire hazard to consumers. published Jan 31, 2008 10:45 AM (340 days, 13 hours, 48 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Glue Guns Recalled by Dollar Tree Stores Due to Fire, Burn and Shock Hazards
The recalled glue guns can short circuit, causing the gun to smoke and catch fire. This poses fire, burn and shock hazards to consumers. published Jan 29, 2008 8:30 AM (342 days, 16 hours, 3 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Brian Smith Recalls Serene Float Tanks Due to Electrocution Hazard
Electrical components in the float tank are not grounded, which can prevent the Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) from tripping when needed, posing an electrocution hazard to consumers. published Jan 24, 2008 5:30 AM (347 days, 19 hours, 3 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Nordstrom Recalls Taper and Votive Candles Due To Fire Hazard
The candle's exterior coating can ignite, posing a fire hazard. published Jan 22, 2008 1:15 PM (349 days, 11 hours, 18 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Pottery Barn Recalls Decorative Candles Due to Fire Hazard
The candle's exterior coating can ignite, posing a fire hazard. published Jan 17, 2008 11:00 AM (354 days, 13 hours, 33 minutes ago)
Product Recall: The Wick & Petal Co. Recalls Candles Due to Fire Hazard
The candles can burn with a high flame, posing a fire hazard. published Jan 17, 2008 11:00 AM (354 days, 13 hours, 33 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Photo Frames Recalled by The Gift Wrap Company Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Surface paint on the photo frames contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. published Jan 16, 2008 1:15 PM (355 days, 11 hours, 18 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Kash N' Gold Recalls Tinker Bell Novelty Lamps Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
The surface paint on the lamps contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. published Jan 10, 2008 11:30 AM (361 days, 13 hours, 3 minutes ago)
Product Recall: A.O. Smith Recalls Exhaust Fan Electric Motors Due to Fire Hazard
The fan's electric motor can be miswired and overheat, posing a fire hazard. published Jan 10, 2008 11:30 AM (361 days, 13 hours, 3 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Torchiere Lamps Recalled By L G Sourcing Due to Fire Hazard; Lamps Sold Exclusively At Lowe's Stores
A short circuit in the lamps' wiring can pose a fire hazard to consumers. published Jan 10, 2008 10:30 AM (361 days, 14 hours, 3 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Intermatic Recalls Digital Timers Due to Electrical Shock Hazard
The recalled timers could have been wired incorrectly, which poses an electrical shock hazard to consumers. published Jan 9, 2008 7:00 AM (362 days, 17 hours, 33 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Bathroom Medicine Cabinets Sold at Lowe's and The Home Depot Retail Outlets Recalled by RSI Home Products Due to Laceration Hazard
The medicine cabinet's mirrors can separate and break, posing a laceration hazard. published Jan 3, 2008 6:30 AM (368 days, 18 hours, 3 minutes ago)
Product Recall: North American Breaker Co. Recalls Counterfeit Circuit Breakers Due to Fire Hazard
The recalled circuit breakers labeled "Square D" have been determined by Square D to be counterfeit and can fail to trip when they are overloaded, posing a fire hazard to consumers. published Dec 27, 2007 8:45 AM (375 days, 15 hours, 48 minutes ago)
Product Recall: World Dryer Recalls to Repair Hand and Hair Dryers Due to Electric Shock Hazard
Some of the nozzles on these dryers are not grounded. If an electrical component comes into contact with an ungrounded nozzle, it can pose a shock hazard to consumers. published Dec 27, 2007 8:45 AM (375 days, 15 hours, 48 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Pressure Cookers Recalled By Manttra Inc. Due to Burn Hazard
If the pressure cookers are not closed properly, the lid can separate and allow hot contents to spill out. This poses a risk of burns to consumers. published Dec 21, 2007 8:00 AM (381 days, 16 hours, 33 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Lenox Recalls Covered Warmer Dishes Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Flames from the tea candle can extend up the sides of the dish. In addition, a label on the bottom of the dish causes excessive smoke when exposed to the flame. This poses fire and burn hazards to consumers. published Dec 21, 2007 8:00 AM (381 days, 16 hours, 33 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Christmas Candle Sets Recalled By Specialty Merchandise Corp. Due to Fire Hazard
The snowman candle could tip over and the exterior coating on both candles can ignite, posing a fire hazard. published Dec 20, 2007 8:15 AM (382 days, 16 hours, 18 minutes ago)
Product Recall: DeWALT Recalls Cordless Drills due to Fire Hazard
The trigger switch of the cordless drill can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers. published Dec 20, 2007 8:15 AM (382 days, 16 hours, 18 minutes ago)
5 products* affected by this recall:DeWalt - Heavy-Duty XRP™ 1/2" (13mm) 14.4 Volt Cordless Drill/Driver / Drill Driver DeWalt - Heavy-Duty XRP™ 1/2" (13mm) 14.4 Volt Cordless Hammerdrill/Drill/Driver / Hammerdrill DeWalt - Heavy-Duty XRP™ 1/2" (13mm) 14.4 Volt Cordless Hammerdrill/Drill/Driver / Hammerdrill DeWalt - Heavy-Duty XRP™ 1/2" (13mm) 12 Volt Cordless Drill/Driver / Drill Driver DeWalt - Heavy-Duty XRP™ 1/2” (13mm) 18 Volt Cordless Drill/Driver / Drill Driver
Product Recall: McQuay Recalls Air Conditioners/Heat Pumps Following Fires
Wires in the heater element can overheat and spark, posing a smoke and fire hazard to consumers. published Dec 20, 2007 8:15 AM (382 days, 16 hours, 18 minutes ago)
8 products* affected by this recall:Remington and McQuay ComfortPac Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps | PTHP12B265 MXBA and MXCA / Air Conditioner Remington and McQuay ComfortPac Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps | PTAC12B265 MXBA and MXCA / Air Conditioner Remington and McQuay ComfortPac Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps | PTAC15B208 KXBA and KXCA / Air Conditioner Remington and McQuay ComfortPac Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps | PTHP15B265 MXBA and MXCA / Air Conditioner Remington and McQuay ComfortPac Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps | PTHP15B208 KXBA and KXCA / Air Conditioner Remington and McQuay ComfortPac Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps | PTAC12B208 KXBA and KXCA / Air Conditioner Remington and McQuay ComfortPac Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps | PTAC15B265 MXBA and MXCA / Air Conditioner Remington and McQuay ComfortPac Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps | PTHP12B208 KXBA and KXCA / Air Conditioner
Product Recall: Venmar Ventilation Inc. Recalls Heat Recovery Ventilators Due to Fire Hazard
The thermal protector in these units can fail, posing a potential fire hazard to consumers. published Dec 13, 2007 10:00 AM (389 days, 14 hours, 33 minutes ago)
2 products* affected by this recall:Venmar - Indoor Air Quality Products | Model: HE 1.3 / Ventilation Venmar - Indoor Air Quality Products | Model: Constructo 1.5 / Ventilation
Product Recall: Sauder Woodworking Recalls TV Stands Due to TV Tip-over Hazard
The plastic feet of the TV stand can crack or break. The stability of the stand can be reduced, increasing the risk of a TV tipping-over. published Dec 11, 2007 10:00 AM (391 days, 14 hours, 33 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Hairstyling Irons Recalled by Farouk Systems Inc. Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
The iron's "on/off" switch was installed incorrectly. When the iron is plugged in and switch is in the "off" position, the iron remains "on," which could pose fire and burn hazards. published Dec 11, 2007 8:00 AM (391 days, 16 hours, 33 minutes ago)
2 products* affected by this recall:Farouk - CHI | Ceramic Ionic Far Infrared | Original Flat Iron / Flat Iron Farouk - CHI | Ceramic Ionic Far Infrared | Original Flat Iron / Flat Iron
Product Recall: AtHome America Recalls Candles Due to Fire Hazard
The candle's wicks are in close proximity causing the candle to burn unevenly and faster than expected, posing a potential fire hazard. published Dec 11, 2007 8:00 AM (391 days, 16 hours, 33 minutes ago)
Product Recall: QVC Recalls Electric Toasters Due to Fire Hazard
The toaster can turn on without bread in the slots and ignite items placed on top of it, posing a fire hazard. published Dec 11, 2007 8:00 AM (391 days, 16 hours, 33 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Starbucks Recalls Coffee Mugs Due To Burn Hazard; Product Manufactured by lab921
The plastic handle can detach from the body of the mug when filled with hot liquids, posing a minor burn hazard to consumers. published Dec 6, 2007 7:00 AM (396 days, 17 hours, 33 minutes ago)
1 product* affected by this recall:Starbucks - Fusion Coffee Mugs / Cups
Product Recall: The Home Depot Recalls Holiday Figurines Due to Lead Paint Hazard
Surface paint on the holiday figurines contains lead. published Dec 6, 2007 7:00 AM (396 days, 17 hours, 33 minutes ago)
Product Recall: 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. published Dec 6, 2007 5:30 AM (396 days, 19 hours, 3 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Child's Death Leads to Recall of Entertainment Centers by Ameriwood; Units Can Collapse
The entertainment centers can collapse if the back panel is not secure, posing a risk of death or serious injury to consumers. published Dec 5, 2007 10:30 AM (397 days, 14 hours, 3 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Black & Decker Brand Toasters Recalled By Applica Consumer Products Inc. Due to Fire Hazard
An electrical component in the toaster can overheat and ignite the circuit board, posing a fire hazard. published Dec 5, 2007 8:45 AM (397 days, 15 hours, 48 minutes ago)
1 product* affected by this recall:Black & Decker - INFRAWAVE SPEED TOASTER | Model: ST2000 / Toaster
Product Recall: General Electric Recalls Microwave Combo Wall Ovens Due to Fire Hazard
The door switch in the microwave oven can overheat and ignite plastic components in the control area, posing a fire hazard to consumers. The lower thermal oven does not pose a hazard. published Dec 5, 2007 4:30 AM (397 days, 20 hours, 3 minutes ago)
8 products* affected by this recall:General Electric - GE Microwave | Model: JKP86W0F1WW / Micro Oven Combo General Electric - GE Microwave | Model: JKP86C0F1CC / Micro Oven Combo General Electric - GE Microwave | Model: JKP86S0F1SS / Micro Oven Combo General Electric - GE Microwave | Model: JKP85W0D1WW / Micro Oven Combo General Electric - GE Microwave | Model: JKP85W0A3WW / Micro Oven Combo General Electric - GE Microwave | Model: JKP85B0D1BB / Micro Oven Combo General Electric - GE Microwave | Model: JKP85B0A3BB / Micro Oven Combo General Electric - GE Microwave | Model: JTP86B0F1BB / Micro Oven Combo
Product Recall: American Greetings Corp. Recalls Confetti Bursts Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
The surface paint on the individual bags of confetti contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. published Nov 29, 2007 5:00 AM (403 days, 19 hours, 33 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Reeves International Inc. Recalls Holiday Ornaments Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Surface paints on the ornaments contain high levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standards. published Nov 28, 2007 11:30 AM (404 days, 13 hours, 3 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Miter Saws Recalled by WMH Tool Group Due to Laceration Hazard
The saw handle's switch can fail, causing the saw to smoke, spark, and trip circuit breakers, and disable the safety brake. The saw also can keep operating unless the unit is unplugged, posing a laceration hazard to consumers. published Nov 27, 2007 11:00 AM (405 days, 13 hours, 33 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Elmo USA Corp. Recalls Visual Presenters Due to Fire Hazard
Improperly installed fluorescent top lights in the presenter can overheat, posing a fire hazard. published Nov 21, 2007 7:00 AM (411 days, 17 hours, 33 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Cooper Lighting Recalls Fluorescent Shop Lights Due to Electrical Shock Hazard
When the two prongs on the plug's electrical cord are touched simultaneously while lamps are installed, the light can pose an electric shock hazard to consumers. published Nov 21, 2007 7:00 AM (411 days, 17 hours, 33 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Birch Bark Wrapped Candles Recalled by Roost Due to Fire Hazard
The bark wrapping of the candle can ignite when the candle burns down, posing a fire hazard. published Nov 15, 2007 7:45 AM (417 days, 16 hours, 48 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Iceberg Enterprises LLC Recalls Folding Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
The plastic folding chairs can collapse during use, posing a fall hazard to consumers. published Nov 13, 2007 10:30 AM (419 days, 14 hours, 3 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Yamaha Recalls AC Power Adaptors Due to Electric Shock Hazard
The housing of the power adaptor can separate, posing an electric shock hazard to consumers. published Nov 8, 2007 8:00 AM (424 days, 16 hours, 33 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Coby Electronics Recalls DVD/CD/MP3 Players Due to Fire Hazard
The portable DVD/CD/MP3 players can overheat, posing a fire hazard. published Nov 8, 2007 8:00 AM (424 days, 16 hours, 33 minutes ago)
2 products* affected by this recall:COBY Electronics - 5" TFT PORTABLE DVD/CD/MP3 PLAYER WITH TV TUNER and DIGITAL AM/FM TUNER | Model: TF-DVD170 / Portable DVD COBY Electronics - 5.6" TFT PORTABLE DVD/CD/MP3 PLAYER AND NYSC TV TUNER | Model: TF-DVD176 / Portable DVD
Product Recall: Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps Recalled by Carrier Due to Fire Hazard
An electric heater in the unit can break, posing a fire hazard to consumers. published Nov 7, 2007 11:45 AM (425 days, 12 hours, 48 minutes ago)
2 products* affected by this recall:Carrier - Comfort Packaged Terminal Air Conditioner | Model: 52C / Home Air Conditioner Carrier - Performance Packaged Terminal Air Conditioner | Model: 52P / Home Air Conditioner
Product Recall: Hunter Fan Recalls Humidifiers for Fire Hazard
Water used in the humidifier can leak into the unit's electrical compartment, posing a fire hazard. published Nov 6, 2007 8:00 AM (426 days, 16 hours, 33 minutes ago)
12 products* affected by this recall:Hunter Fan Company - CareFree® Warm Mist Humidifier | Model: 35202 / Household Products Hunter Fan Company - CareFree® Warm Mist Humidifier | Model: 36253 / Household Products Hunter Fan Company - CareFree® Warm Mist Humidifier | Model: 37203 / Household Products Hunter Fan Company - CareFree® Warm Mist Humidifier | Model: 36201 / Household Products Hunter Fan Company - CareFree® Warm Mist Humidifier | Model: 35253 / Household Products Hunter Fan Company - CareFree® Warm Mist Humidifier | Model: 35203 / Household Products Hunter Fan Company - CareFree® Warm Mist Humidifier | Model: 35201 / Household Products Hunter Fan Company - CareFree® Warm Mist Humidifier | Model: 36207 / Household Products Hunter Fan Company - CareFree® Warm Mist Humidifier | Model: 35207 / Household Products Hunter Fan Company - CareFree® Warm Mist Humidifier | Model: 36203 / Household Products Hunter Fan Company - CareFree® Warm Mist Humidifier | Model: 36200 / Household Products Hunter Fan Company - CareFree® Warm Mist Humidifier | Model: 36204 / Household Products
Product Recall: Connecticut Electric Recalls Counterfeit Square D Circuit Breakers Due To Fire Hazard
The recalled circuit breakers labeled "Square D" are counterfeit and could fail to trip when they are required to, posing a fire hazard to consumers. published Oct 30, 2007 12:45 PM (433 days, 11 hours, 48 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Digital Color Printers Recalled by Oki Data Americas Due to Risk of Electrical Shock
The recalled digital color printers have an internal electrical problem that could result in electrical shock to consumers. published Oct 30, 2007 9:00 AM (433 days, 15 hours, 33 minutes ago)
3 products* affected by this recall:OKI Data - Color / Mono Page Printer | Model: C9600hdn / Color Printer OKI Data - Color / Mono Page Printer | Model: C9600hnColorSignage / Color Printer OKI Data - Color / Mono Page Printer | Model: C9600n / Color Printer
Product Recall: DecoPac Inc. Recalls Football Bobble Head Cake Decorations Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Surface paint on the body of the bobble head contains lead in excess of the federal lead paint standard. published Oct 25, 2007 7:30 AM (438 days, 17 hours, 3 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Alltrade Tools Recalls Power Tool Battery Chargers Due to Burn and Laceration Hazards
When used with an incompatible charger, the battery pack can overheat and melt during charging, or can explode during use, posing burn, laceration and bruise hazards to consumers. published Oct 25, 2007 6:00 AM (438 days, 18 hours, 33 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Home Automation Inc. Recalls Wireless Receivers Due to Failure to Receive Security Signal
If the receiver loses power, it could fail to receive the signal from transmitters monitoring for intrusion detection in a property and place the security of residents at risk. published Oct 23, 2007 11:30 AM (440 days, 13 hours, 3 minutes ago)
Product Recall: J.C. Penney Recalls Shag Rugs Due to Fire Hazard
The rugs fail to meet federal standards for flammability and could ignite, posing a risk of fire and burn injuries to consumers. published Oct 12, 2007 6:30 AM (451 days, 18 hours, 3 minutes ago)
Product Recall: J.C. Penney Recalls Breyer Stirrup Ornaments Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Surface paints on the ornaments contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. published Oct 11, 2007 1:30 PM (452 days, 11 hours, 3 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Riddell Recalls Collectible Mini Racing Helmets Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Surface paints on the recalled helmets contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. published Oct 11, 2007 1:30 PM (452 days, 11 hours, 3 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Fluorescent Ceiling Light Fixtures Sold Exclusively at Home Depot Recalled by Lithonia Lighting Due to Shock Hazard
A wire inside the light fixture could be loose, posing an electrical shock hazard to consumers. published Oct 9, 2007 11:30 AM (454 days, 13 hours, 3 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Toshiba Recalls AC Adapters sold with Portable DVD Players Due to Burn Hazard
The AC adapters can fail, causing the portable DVD player to overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers. published Oct 9, 2007 11:30 AM (454 days, 13 hours, 3 minutes ago)
* There may be other products affected by this recall that are not shown here. If in doubt please check with the manufacturer. Personafile cannot be held responsible for omissions.
