Product Recall: Samsung Over-the-Range Microwaves Recalled Due to Shock Hazard
If an installation bolt comes in contact with an electrical component inside the unit and the microwave is plugged into an ungrounded outlet, it could create a shock hazard. published Nov 5, 2009 10:00 AM (2 days, 6 hours, 39 minutes ago)
Product Recall: The Life is Good Company Travel Mugs Recalled Due to Burn Hazard
The travel mugs can become excessively hot to the touch when filled with hot liquids, posing a burn hazard to consumers. published Nov 5, 2009 10:00 AM (2 days, 6 hours, 39 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Sony Recalls Computer AC Adapters Due to Shock Hazard
Insulation inside the AC adapter can fail over time, posing an electrical shock hazard to consumers. published Oct 28, 2009 7:30 AM (10 days, 9 hours, 9 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Near Strangulation of Children Prompts Recall of Roman Shades by Louis Hornick & Co.; Sold Exclusively at Bed Bath & Beyond
Strangulations can occur when a child places his/her neck between the exposed inner cord and the fabric on the backside of the blind or when a child pulls the cord out and wraps it around his/her neck. published Oct 27, 2009 11:30 AM (11 days, 5 hours, 9 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Near Strangulation of Child Prompts Recall of Roman Shades by Whole Space; Sold Exclusively by Hanover Direct/Domestications
Strangulations can occur when a child places his/her neck between the exposed inner cord and the fabric on the backside of the blind or when a child pulls the cord out and wraps it around his/her neck. published Oct 27, 2009 11:30 AM (11 days, 5 hours, 9 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair IKEA Roller Blinds
Strangulations can occur if the blind's looped bead chain is not attached to the wall or the floor with the tension device provided and a child's neck becomes entangled in the free-standing loop. published Oct 27, 2009 11:30 AM (11 days, 5 hours, 9 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Belkin International Inc. Recalls SurgeMaster Surge Protectors Due to Shock Hazard
The molding of the plastic 360 degree rotating plug, which allows for easy cord movement, can crack or detach from the plug assembly, posing a shock hazard to consumers. published Oct 27, 2009 10:30 AM (11 days, 6 hours, 9 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 22, 2009 7:30 AM (16 days, 9 hours, 9 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Flatware Recalled by Cambridge Silversmiths Due to Choking Hazard
The plastic decorative inserts on the flatware's handles can detach during dishwashing, posing a choking hazard to children. published Oct 22, 2009 7:30 AM (16 days, 9 hours, 9 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Blair Expands Recall To All Women's Chenille Apparel Due to Burn Hazard; Additional Reported Deaths Prompt Re-Announcement of Robe Recall
Some of these products fail to meet the federal flammability standard and present a risk of serious burns to consumers if the garments are exposed to an open flame. published Oct 22, 2009 7:30 AM (16 days, 9 hours, 9 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Haunted House Screen Candle Holders Recalled by Coyne's & Co. Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Yankee Candle
The window panes on the screen can ignite, posing a fire hazard. published Oct 21, 2009 9:15 AM (17 days, 7 hours, 24 minutes ago)
Product Recall: 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. published Oct 21, 2009 8:15 AM (17 days, 8 hours, 24 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Wincraft Inc. Recalls Sports Themed Lamps Due to Fire, Burn and Shock Hazards
An electrical problem with the lamps can pose fire, burn and shock hazards to consumers. published Oct 20, 2009 5:45 AM (18 days, 10 hours, 54 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Raynor Marketing Recalls Quantum Office Chairs Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Office Depot Stores
The bolts attaching the seatback on the recalled chairs can loosen and detach, posing a fall and injury hazard to consumers. published Oct 16, 2009 9:15 AM (22 days, 7 hours, 24 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Single Meter Sockets Recalled by Milbank Manufacturing Due to Fire and Electrocution Hazards
A short may occur while in use due to an incorrect bridge installed in the product, to which the meter clips are attached. If the manufacturing defect exists, all metal parts of the meter could create a shock or burns can occur if the cover is off and the meter socket is energized. published Oct 15, 2009 12:00 PM (23 days, 4 hours, 39 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Paula Deen Cast Iron Cookware Sold by QVC Recalled Due to Burn and Laceration Hazards; Distributed by Meyer Trading Co. LTD
The recalled cookware can crack or shatter, posing burn and laceration hazards to consumers. published Oct 2, 2009 7:00 AM (36 days, 9 hours, 39 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Gas Boilers Recalled by Bosch Thermotechnology Corp. Due to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard
A problem with the boiler’s ignition due to insufficient output voltage from the boiler's transformer can damage the boiler's venting. This can result in leaking flue gases, posing a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning to consumers. published Sep 23, 2009 6:30 AM (45 days, 10 hours, 9 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Big Lots Stores, Inc. Recalls to Repair Bunk Beds Due to Collapse and Fall Hazards
The bunk beds' mattress support slats and side support railings can break, posing a risk of the bunk bed collapsing and a fall hazard to consumers. published Sep 23, 2009 6:30 AM (45 days, 10 hours, 9 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Garlic Press/Slicers Recalled by Trudeau Corporation Due to Laceration Hazard
The garlic duo's slicer blades can break during use, posing a laceration hazard to users. published Sep 16, 2009 11:00 AM (52 days, 5 hours, 39 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Bandsaws Recalled by Grizzly Industrial Due to Shock Hazard
Some of the recalled bandsaws do not have a grounding wire installed, which poses an electric shock hazard to consumers. published Sep 8, 2009 12:00 PM (60 days, 4 hours, 39 minutes ago)
Product Recall: OfficeMax Recalls Office Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
The back and the base post of the chair can break while in use, posing a fall hazard to consumers. published Sep 1, 2009 6:00 AM (67 days, 10 hours, 39 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Wal-Mart Announces Recall Expansion of Durabrand DVD Players Due to Fire Hazard
The DVD player's circuit board can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. published Sep 1, 2009 6:00 AM (67 days, 10 hours, 39 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Violation of Federal Mattress Flammability Standard Prompts Recall of Sofa-bed Mattresses by IKEA
The mattress and seat cushions intended to be used as a mattress fail to meet the mandatory federal open flame standard for mattresses, posing a fire hazard to consumers. published Aug 27, 2009 10:30 AM (72 days, 6 hours, 9 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Frigidaire and Kenmore Smoothtop Electric Ranges Recalled Due to Fire Hazard
Depending on the model, the surface heating elements can: 1) turn on spontaneously without being switched on; 2) fail to turn off after being switched off; or, 3) heat to different temperatures than selected. This poses a fire and burn hazard to consumers. published Aug 27, 2009 5:00 AM (72 days, 11 hours, 39 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Strangulation Death of a Child Prompts Recall To Repair Window Blinds By Vertical Land
For horizontal blinds, the blinds do not have inner cord stop devices to prevent the accessible inner cords from being pulled out. If an inner cord is pulled out, a child can become entangled in the loop and strangle. For vertical blinds, strangulations can occur if a child's neck becomes entangled on the free-standing loop formed by the bead chain or by the cord with a weighted device. For cellular shades, strangulations can occur if a child's neck becomes entangled on the shade's free-standing looped cord. published Aug 26, 2009 5:30 AM (73 days, 11 hours, 9 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roller Shades by Lutron Shading Solutions
Strangulations can occur if the shade's looped bead chain is not attached to the wall or the floor and a child's neck becomes entangled on the free-standing loop. published Aug 26, 2009 5:30 AM (73 days, 11 hours, 9 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Victoria Classics Roman Shades; Sold Exclusively by Target Stores
Strangulations can occur when a child places his/her neck between the exposed inner cord and the fabric on the backside of the blind or when a child pulls the cord out and wraps it around his/her neck. Exposed operating cords can knot or tangle creating a strangulation loop. published Aug 26, 2009 5:30 AM (73 days, 11 hours, 9 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Near Strangulation of Children Prompts Recall of Roman Shades; Sold Exclusively at Pottery Barn Kids
Strangulations can occur when a child places his/her neck between the exposed inner cord and the fabric on the backside of the blind or when a child pulls the cord out and wraps it around his/her neck. published Aug 26, 2009 5:30 AM (73 days, 11 hours, 9 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Near Strangulation Prompts Recall of Roman Blinds; Sold Exclusively at IKEA
Strangulations can occur when a child places his/her neck between the exposed inner cord and the fabric on the backside of the blind or when a child pulls the cord out and wraps it around his/her neck. The Roman blind has a continuous looped bead chain that when not attached to the wall or floor, hangs loosely by the blind, posing a strangulation hazard to children. published Aug 26, 2009 5:30 AM (73 days, 11 hours, 9 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Strangulation Deaths of Children Prompt Recall to Repair of Roll-Up Blinds and Roman Shades by Lewis Hyman Inc.
For roll-up blinds, strangulations can occur if the lifting loops slide off the side of the blind and a child's neck becomes entangled on the free-standing loop or if a child places his/her neck between the lifting loop and the roll-up blind material. For Roman shades, strangulations can occur when a child places his/her neck between the exposed inner cord and the fabric on the backside of the blind or when a child pulls the cord out and wraps it around his/her neck. published Aug 26, 2009 5:30 AM (73 days, 11 hours, 9 minutes ago)
Product Recall: CPSC, Goodman Manufacturing Co. Announce Changes to 1998 Recall Program to Replace Dangerous Home Heating Vent Pipes
The CPSC and Goodman Manufacturing Company, of Houston, TX, are urging consumers who have not yet responded to the previously-announced 1998 recall to do so immediately. After October 1, 2009, the remedy consumers receive will change to be identical to modifications recently announced for a related recall. published Aug 25, 2009 5:55 AM (74 days, 10 hours, 44 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Maytag Expands Recall of Refrigerators Due to Fire Hazard
An electrical failure in the relay, the component that turns on the refrigerator's compressor, can cause overheating and pose a serious fire hazard. published Aug 25, 2009 5:55 AM (74 days, 10 hours, 44 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Ameriwood Recalls Entertainment Stands Sold Exclusively at Walmart Stores Due to Tip-Over Hazard
Warning labels sold with the entertainment stands indicate incorrect size and weight limits for televisions used with the stands. A television that is too heavy or wide for the entertainment stand can make the unit unstable, posing a tip-over hazard to consumers. published Aug 25, 2009 5:55 AM (74 days, 10 hours, 44 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Pella Recalls Casement Windows Due to Impact Hazard
The hinge can break, causing the window sash to fall out, posing a risk of injury to persons beneath the window. published Aug 25, 2009 5:55 AM (74 days, 10 hours, 44 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Weight Watchers Recalls Plush Hungry Figures and Magnets Due to Puncture Hazard
Sewing needles have been found in the stuffing of the Hungry Figures, posing a puncture hazard to consumers. published Aug 20, 2009 8:00 AM (79 days, 8 hours, 39 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Pensi Ceiling Fans Recalled by The Modern Fan Co. Due to Fall and Injury Hazard
The internal coupler that connects the down rod assembly to the motor can break and cause the fan to fall from the ceiling, posing an injury hazard to consumers. published Aug 20, 2009 8:00 AM (79 days, 8 hours, 39 minutes ago)
Product Recall: DVD Players Recalled by Wal-Mart Due to Fire Hazard
The DVD players can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. published Aug 20, 2009 8:00 AM (79 days, 8 hours, 39 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Amplifiers Recalled by Krell Industries Recalled Due to Fire Hazard
The amplifiers were designed to operate at a temperature warm to the touch. However, a component input device can fail and cause the amplifiers to overheat, posing burn and fire hazards to consumers. published Aug 19, 2009 7:00 AM (80 days, 9 hours, 39 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Ridgid Table Saws Sold Exclusively at Home Depot Recalled by One World Technologies Due to Laceration Hazard
The table saw's arbor shaft can fail when used with a stacked blade set (commonly known as a "stacked dado set"), which is used to cut grooves. The stacked blade set can be ejected from the saw, posing a potential laceration hazard to consumers. published Aug 19, 2009 7:00 AM (80 days, 9 hours, 39 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Black & Decker Coffeemakers Recalled By Applica Consumer Products Due to Burn Hazard
The coffeemakers can overheat and melt, posing a burn hazard to consumers. published Aug 18, 2009 6:50 AM (81 days, 9 hours, 49 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Remote Switches Recalled by Woodstock International Due to Fire Hazard
An incorrectly sized wire inside the remote switch can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers. published Aug 18, 2009 6:50 AM (81 days, 9 hours, 49 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Wii(tm) Battery Recharge Stations Recalled by Griffin International Due to Burn and Fire Hazards
The battery pack can overheat, posing a burn or fire hazard to the consumer. published Aug 11, 2009 7:00 AM (88 days, 9 hours, 39 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Ross Stores Recalls Plant Stands; Marble Top Can Detach and Fall on Consumers
The marble top of the plant stand can detach from the base and fall onto consumers, posing a risk of injury. published Aug 4, 2009 6:40 AM (95 days, 9 hours, 59 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Increasing Injuries Prompt Black & Decker to Reannounce Recall of Trimmers/Edgers Due to Laceration and Burn Hazards
The trimmer/edger's spool, spool cap and pieces of trimmer string can come loose during use and become airborne projectiles, posing a serious laceration hazard to the user, as well as bystanders. The trimmer/edgers can also overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers. published Aug 4, 2009 6:40 AM (95 days, 9 hours, 59 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Bass Amplifiers Recalled by Fender Musical Instruments Due to Fire Hazard
The recalled amplifier's wiring can overheat, posing a fire hazard. published Jul 31, 2009 8:30 AM (99 days, 8 hours, 9 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Frigidaire Recalls Clothes Washers Due to Fire Hazard
An internal defect in the washer?s drain pump can cause heat to build up, posing a fire hazard to the consumer. published Jul 30, 2009 10:00 AM (100 days, 6 hours, 39 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Sherwin-Williams Recalls Purdy Scrapers Due to Laceration Hazard
The recalled scraper's body can break away from the handle when struck against a hard object. This poses a laceration hazard to users. published Jul 30, 2009 8:30 AM (100 days, 8 hours, 9 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Bed Steps Recalled by Domestications Due to Fall Hazard
The bed steps can break during use, posing a fall hazard to consumers. published Jul 30, 2009 8:30 AM (100 days, 8 hours, 9 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Reflections of Magic Mirrors Recalled By Lyne Yi International Due to Impact and Laceration Hazards
The metal plate used for hanging the mirror can become detached and cause the mirror to fall, posing an impact or laceration hazard to consumers. published Jul 24, 2009 6:00 AM (106 days, 10 hours, 39 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Violation of Federal Mattress Flammability Standard Prompts Recall of Mattresses by Foamorder.com
The foam blocks with cotton covers (intended to be used as mattresses) fail to meet the mandatory federal open flame standard for mattresses, posing a fire hazard to consumers. published Jul 23, 2009 6:30 AM (107 days, 10 hours, 9 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Heating System Thermostats Recalled by OJ Electronics Due to Shock Hazard
The recalled thermostat's floor sensor or its cable can be damaged from cutting, drilling, or nailing. This poses a risk of electric shock to consumers if the power supply is not disconnected. published Jul 21, 2009 8:00 AM (109 days, 8 hours, 39 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Steam Cleaners Recalled by Thane International Due to Shock and Burn Hazards
The power cord can unexpectedly wear down and expose the wiring, posing a shock and burn hazard to consumers. published Jul 16, 2009 8:30 AM (114 days, 8 hours, 9 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Leather Shag Rugs Recalled by Chandra Rugs Due to Fire Hazard
The rugs fail to meet federal flammability standard, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. published Jul 16, 2009 8:30 AM (114 days, 8 hours, 9 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Butterfly Chairs Recalled by Hobby Lobby Stores Due to Fall Hazard
The chair legs can detach unexpectedly causing the chair to collapse, posing a fall hazard to consumers. published Jul 16, 2009 8:30 AM (114 days, 8 hours, 9 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Energizer Wallplate Nightlights Recalled Due to Fire Hazard
The nightlight can overheat, especially if additional devices are plugged into its outlets, posing a fire hazard. published Jul 14, 2009 8:30 AM (116 days, 8 hours, 9 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Tea Kettles Recalled by Wilton Industries Due to Burn Hazard
The lid on the tea kettle can come loose during handling, posing a burn hazard to the consumer. published Jul 9, 2009 7:00 AM (121 days, 9 hours, 39 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Kidde Recalls Dual Sensor Smoke Alarms; Can Fail to Warn of a Fire
An electrostatic discharge can damage the unit, causing it not to warn consumers of a fire. published Jul 9, 2009 7:00 AM (121 days, 9 hours, 39 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Bosch Thermotechnology Recalls Boilers Due to Fire Hazard
An electrical connector can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers. published Jul 9, 2009 7:00 AM (121 days, 9 hours, 39 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Women's Shoes Recalled by Charles David Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack
The heel of the recalled shoes can detach, posing a fall hazard to consumers. published Jul 7, 2009 8:45 AM (123 days, 7 hours, 54 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Intermatic Recalls In-Wall Timers Due to Shock Hazard
When consumers trying to replace the timer's battery place a metal object through the battery tray slot, the object can reach internal metal contacts, posing a shock hazard to consumers. published Jul 1, 2009 7:00 AM (129 days, 9 hours, 39 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Lamps Recalled by LTD Commodities LLC, ABC Distributing and the Lakeside Collection Due to Fire Hazard
The lamps overheat causing the vinyl coating on the cord to burst and melt, posing a fire hazard to consumers. published Jul 1, 2009 7:00 AM (129 days, 9 hours, 39 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Tabletop Rope Cutters Recalled by MarineTech Products Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
The recalled rope cutters can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards. published Jul 1, 2009 7:00 AM (129 days, 9 hours, 39 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Violation of Federal Mattress Flammability Standard Prompts Recall by Loyal Bedding of Mattress Sets
The mattresses sets fail to meet the mandatory federal open flame standard for mattresses, posing a fire hazard to consumers. published Jun 25, 2009 10:00 AM (135 days, 6 hours, 39 minutes ago)
Product Recall: DEWALT Recalls Framing Nailers Due to Serious Injury Hazard
The bump action trigger on the framing nailers could have been incorrectly assembled during production, which would allow the nailer to eject a fastener unexpectedly or cause the trigger lock-off not to function. This can pose a serious injury hazard to the user or bystander. published Jun 25, 2009 7:00 AM (135 days, 9 hours, 39 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Crane Plumbing Recalls Bath Tubs With A Whirlpool Due to Entrapment and Drowning Hazards
The drain covers in the tubs can entangle a bather's hair in the openings, causing the bather's head to be held under water, which can result in drowning. published Jun 23, 2009 7:00 AM (137 days, 9 hours, 39 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Applica Consumer Products Inc. Recalls Black & Decker Spacemaker Coffeemakers Due to Burn Hazard
The brew basket can shift out of alignment allowing hot water to overflow. This poses a scalding and burn hazard to consumers. published Jun 23, 2009 7:00 AM (137 days, 9 hours, 39 minutes ago)
Product Recall: SmartSpark Energy Systems Recalls Battery Equalizers Due to Fire Hazard
The recalled equalizers can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. published Jun 18, 2009 8:00 AM (142 days, 8 hours, 39 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Wagner Spray Tech Recalls Heat Guns Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
An electrical component failure inside the heat guns can cause them to continue to produce heat after the power switch is turned off. This can melt the heat gun's plastic exterior, causing a burn if the heat gun is touched and ignite nearby combustibles, posing fire and burn hazards. published Jun 17, 2009 6:00 AM (143 days, 10 hours, 39 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Laceration Hazard Prompts Recall by Starbucks of Coffee Grinders; Made by Tsann Kuen
The grinder can fail to turn off or can turn on unexpectedly, posing a laceration hazard to consumers. published Jun 16, 2009 9:45 AM (144 days, 6 hours, 54 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Viking Range Corporation Recalls Built-In Refrigerators Due to Injury Hazard; Doors Can Detach
The refrigerator's doors can detach, posing an injury hazard to consumers. published Jun 16, 2009 9:45 AM (144 days, 6 hours, 54 minutes ago)
Product Recall: W.P. Appliances Inc. Recalls Wolfgang Puck Toaster Oven/Toasters
The toaster oven can remain "on" after the toast pops up, posing a fire hazard. published Jun 12, 2009 11:00 AM (148 days, 5 hours, 39 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Six Reported Deaths Prompt Urgent Re-announcement of Blair Recall of Women's Chenille Robes
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Blair LLC, of Warren, Pa., are re-announcing the voluntary recall by Blair of 162,000 women's full length Chenille Robes. Since the recall was originally announced in April 2009, Blair has received reports of six deaths due to the robes catching on fire. Five of the six victims were female, and all five were cooking at the time of the incidents. Three of the victims were in their 80s. published Jun 11, 2009 12:00 PM (149 days, 4 hours, 39 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Hair Dryers Recalled by Vintage International Due to Electrocution Hazard
The hair dryers are not equipped with an immersion protection device to prevent electrocution if the hair dryer falls into water. Immersion protection devices, which prevent electrocution, are required by industry safety standards for all electric hand-held hair dryers. published Jun 3, 2009 8:00 AM (157 days, 8 hours, 39 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Hair Dryers Recalled by Vintage International Due to Electrocution Hazard
The hair dryers are not equipped with an immersion protection device to prevent electrocution if the hair dryer falls into water. Immersion protection devices, which prevent electrocution, are required by industry safety standards for all electric hand-held hair dryers. published May 27, 2009 8:45 AM (164 days, 7 hours, 54 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Samsung Recalls to Upgrade Certain Cell Phones; Could Fail to Reach Emergency 911 in a No-Service Area
The recalled cell phones that are in a no-service area and display an "out of range, try again later" message could fail to connect to emergency 911. published May 22, 2009 6:00 AM (169 days, 10 hours, 39 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Bunn-O-Matic Recalls Single Cup Tea/Coffeemakers Due to Burn Hazard
The pod drawer of the pod brewer can open unexpectedly during a brew cycle, posing a burn hazard to consumers. published May 21, 2009 5:00 AM (170 days, 11 hours, 39 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Digital Clamp Meters Recalled by Fluke Due to Shock Hazard
The meters can fail to give an appropriate voltage reading, resulting in the operator falsely believing the electrical power is off, posing a shock, electrocution, or thermal burn hazard. published May 15, 2009 8:30 AM (176 days, 8 hours, 9 minutes ago)
Product Recall: HP Recalls Notebook Computer Batteries Due to Fire Hazard
The recalled lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. published May 14, 2009 11:00 AM (177 days, 5 hours, 39 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Composite Decks Recalled by Louisiana-Pacific; Decks Can Deteriorate and Break, Posing Fall Hazard
The recalled decking can prematurely deteriorate and unexpectedly break. Consumers can fall through broken decking and suffer serious injuries. published May 13, 2009 8:00 AM (178 days, 8 hours, 39 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Lumetique Recalls Botanika Candles Due to Fire Hazard
The glass can break during use, posing a fire hazard. published May 12, 2009 9:00 AM (179 days, 7 hours, 39 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Richard Abraham Herder KG Recalls Torque Wrenches Due to Risk of Injury
The internal spring mechanism on the wrench can fail or break, allowing bolts or screws to break or become unscrewed, posing a risk of injury to the user or bystander. published May 6, 2009 5:30 AM (185 days, 11 hours, 9 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Wagner Spray Tech Recalls Paint Sprayers Due to Electrical Shock Hazard
The on-off switch can be dislodged from the casing, resulting in exposure of electrical connections. This can pose an electrical shock hazard to the consumer. published May 5, 2009 9:00 AM (186 days, 7 hours, 39 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Popcorn Machines Recalled by DTX International Due to Burn Hazard
The heating element of the popcorn machine's warming deck can remain on after being switched off. This poses a burn hazard to users. published Apr 30, 2009 6:15 AM (191 days, 10 hours, 24 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Hair Dryers Recalled by Universalink International Trading Due to Electrocution Hazard
The hair dryers are not equipped with an immersion protection device to prevent electrocution if the hair dryer falls into water. Immersion protection devices, which prevent electrocution, are required by industry standards for all electric hand-held hair dryers. published Apr 29, 2009 7:00 AM (192 days, 9 hours, 39 minutes ago)
Product Recall: HMI Industries Recalls Floor Cleaners Due to Burn Hazard
The recalled cleaners' wiring can overheat, causing electrical arcing and melting. This poses a burn hazard to consumers. published Apr 29, 2009 7:00 AM (192 days, 9 hours, 39 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Women's Chenille Robes Recalled by Blair Due to Burn Hazard
Some robes fail to meet federal flammability requirements and present a risk of serious burns to consumers if they are exposed to an open flame. published Apr 24, 2009 7:45 AM (197 days, 8 hours, 54 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Toaster Oven/Broilers Recalled by Haier America Due to Burn or Electrical Shock Hazard
Electrical connections in the toaster oven/broilers can become loose, posing electrical shock and burn hazards. published Apr 23, 2009 8:30 AM (198 days, 8 hours, 9 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Senseo One-Cup Coffeemakers Recalled by Philips Consumer Lifestyle Due to Burn Hazard
An electrical fault and the build-up of calcium from hard or medium water can cause an obstruction in the coffeemaker. If this happens, the boiler can burst, posing a burn hazard to consumers. published Apr 15, 2009 8:30 AM (206 days, 8 hours, 9 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Women's Shoes Recalled by Wal-Mart Due to Fall Hazard
Heels on the shoes can easily detach, posing a fall hazard to consumers. published Apr 9, 2009 6:00 AM (212 days, 10 hours, 39 minutes ago)
Product Recall: GE Recalls Ranges Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
The wiring in the rear of the range can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. published Apr 8, 2009 6:00 AM (213 days, 10 hours, 39 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Stanley and Solarwide Industrial Recall Stud Sensors Due to Shock Hazard
The stud sensor can fail to calibrate properly and detect AC electrical wires behind the wall, posing a shock hazard to the user. published Apr 7, 2009 8:45 AM (214 days, 7 hours, 54 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Honeywell International Recalls Vista Security System Control Panels Due to Failure of Panic Feature
Security systems programmed with a wireless silent panic feature can fail to operate properly the first time the panic button is pressed on the remote transmitter. If the panic button is pressed only once, this can unexpectedly leave residents without a triggered alarm during an emergency. published Apr 7, 2009 8:45 AM (214 days, 7 hours, 54 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Atico International USA Recalls Coffeemakers Sold Exclusively At Walgreens Due to Fire Hazard
These coffeemakers can ignite due to an electrical failure, posing a fire hazard. published Apr 6, 2009 7:15 AM (215 days, 9 hours, 24 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Best Buy Announces the Recall of Certain Insignia 26-Inch Flat-Panel LCD Televisions Due to Fire Hazard
The television?s power supply can fail, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.. published Apr 2, 2009 11:15 AM (219 days, 5 hours, 24 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Best Buy Announces the Recall of Certain Rocketfish Universal Portable Power Sources Due to Fire Hazard
While charging the battery, the power source can unexpectedly ignite, posing a fire hazard to consumers. published Apr 2, 2009 11:15 AM (219 days, 5 hours, 24 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Faulty Installation Instructions Prompt RadioShack Corp. Recall of Electrical Switches; Shock Hazard to Consumers
The wiring diagram on the switch's package is incorrect. The Neutral and Line notation is reversed, posing a shock hazard to consumers. published Apr 2, 2009 6:00 AM (219 days, 10 hours, 39 minutes ago)
Product Recall: May 1, 2009 Deadline Approaching for Remedy Change in Recall Program; Consumers Urged to Replace Dangerous Home Heating Vent Pipes
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and various home heating furnace, boiler, and high-temperature plastic vent pipe (HTPV) manufacturers are urging home owners who have not yet responded to the previously-announced 1998 recall, to do so immediately. After May 1, 2009, the remedy consumers receive will change. published Apr 1, 2009 8:30 AM (220 days, 8 hours, 9 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Clothing Irons Recalled by Conair Corporation Due to Fire Hazard
The clothing iron can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers. published Mar 31, 2009 11:30 AM (221 days, 5 hours, 9 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Central Fireplace Recalls Fireplaces Due to Laceration Hazard
Excess gas can accumulate in the firebox if the pilot light is not lit or has gone out. When consumers relight the pilot light, the accumulated gas can ignite with force and shatter the glass fireplace doors posing a serious laceration hazard. published Mar 27, 2009 5:00 AM (225 days, 11 hours, 39 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Lenovo Recalls ThinkVision Speaker AC Adaptors Due to Shock Hazard
The plastic shell of the AC Adaptor can crack, posing a risk of electric shock to consumers. published Mar 26, 2009 7:30 AM (226 days, 9 hours, 9 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Cordless Stick Vacuums Recalled by Electrolux Home Care Products Due to Bursting Batteries
The vacuum's battery can expand and burst, posing a risk of injury to the user and bystanders. published Mar 26, 2009 7:30 AM (226 days, 9 hours, 9 minutes ago)
Product Recall: 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. published Mar 25, 2009 5:30 AM (227 days, 11 hours, 9 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Desktop Computers Recalled By Acer America Corp. Due to Overheating, Burn Hazard
The insulation on the computer's internal wiring can become bent or stripped, causing the wires to overheat while the product is in use. This poses a burn hazard to consumers. published Mar 19, 2009 7:00 AM (233 days, 9 hours, 39 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Human Touch Recalls Perfect Chair to Fix Screw Drive Due to Entanglement Hazard
The screw on the underside of the Perfect Chair recliner can cut or entangle children or pets. published Mar 18, 2009 9:00 AM (234 days, 7 hours, 39 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Kidde Recalls to Replace Fire Extinguishers Due to Failure to Operate
The pressurized cylinders in the recalled fire extinguishers could lose pressure and fail to operate. In the event of a fire, this failure could put a consumer and property at risk. published Mar 12, 2009 6:00 AM (240 days, 10 hours, 39 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Hair Dryers Recalled By Big Lots Stores Due to Electrocution Hazard
The hair dryers are not equipped with an immersion protection device to prevent electrocution if the hair dryer falls into water. Electric shock protection devices are required by industry standards for all electric hand-held hair dryers. published Mar 11, 2009 5:30 AM (241 days, 11 hours, 9 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Maytag Recalls Refrigerators Due to Fire Hazard
An electrical failure in the relay, the component that turns on the refrigerator?s compressor, can cause overheating and pose a serious fire hazard. published Mar 10, 2009 5:30 AM (242 days, 11 hours, 9 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Wall-Mounted Radiators Recalled by Rettig Belgium Due to Crush Hazard; Child's Death Reported
The radiator can come loose from the wall, and fall on people near it. published Mar 5, 2009 9:30 AM (247 days, 7 hours, 9 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Ritchie Immersion Heaters Recalled By Springfield Wire Due to Shock Hazard
The outer cover of the immersion heater can crack and expose the heating element to water, posing a shock hazard to consumers. published Mar 4, 2009 8:15 AM (248 days, 8 hours, 24 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Holiday Lights Recalled by Universal Distribution Center Due to Shock and Fire Hazard
The lights have undersized wires that can easily pull out of the plugs and light sockets becoming exposed. This poses an electric shock and fire hazard to consumers. published Mar 4, 2009 8:15 AM (248 days, 8 hours, 24 minutes ago)
Product Recall: All-Clad Recalls 4-Square Belgian Waffle Makers Due to Shock Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Williams-Sonoma
Wiring inside the waffle maker can be damaged and contact the waffle maker?s metal body, posing a shock or fire hazard to consumers. published Mar 4, 2009 8:15 AM (248 days, 8 hours, 24 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Seventh Avenue Recalls Tealight Candleholders Due to Fire Hazard
The faceted resin accents on the sides of the candleholder can ignite, posing a fire hazard. published Mar 3, 2009 7:00 AM (249 days, 9 hours, 39 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Certain LG 830 "Spyder" Cell Phones Recalled For Upgrade Due to Dropped Connection or Poor Connection on Emergency 911 Calls
The recalled phones can have difficulty sustaining a connection or have poor voice quality on calls to emergency 911. published Feb 27, 2009 6:00 AM (253 days, 10 hours, 39 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Catalina Lighting Recalls Halogen Clamp Lamps Due to Fire and Burn Hazard; Sold Exclusively At Staples Stores
The UV glass lens on the lamp can crack, exposing the halogen bulb, posing a fire and burn hazard. published Feb 10, 2009 7:30 AM (270 days, 9 hours, 9 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Golfer's Billiard Games Recalled by Dick's Sporting Goods and Golf Galaxy Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Surface paints on the golf balls can contain excess levels of lead. published Feb 10, 2009 7:30 AM (270 days, 9 hours, 9 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Intermatic Recalls Digital Timers Due to Shock Hazard
The recalled timers can have a faulty ground connection, posing a shock hazard to consumers. published Feb 5, 2009 7:30 AM (275 days, 9 hours, 9 minutes ago)
Product Recall: JAKKS Pacific Recalls Spa Factory Aromatherapy Kits Due to Explosion and Projectile Hazards
Pressure from the buildup of carbon dioxide in the jars of Bath Bombs/Balls or Bath Fizzies can cause the caps on the jars to blow off, posing explosion and projectile hazards. The mixtures also can contain citric acid, which can get into the eyes during an explosion, posing a risk of eye irritation. published Jan 29, 2009 9:45 AM (282 days, 6 hours, 54 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Skull-And-Crossbones Necklaces Recalled By Spencer Gifts Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
The skull and metal clasp of the necklace contain high levels of lead. Lead can be toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. published Jan 29, 2009 8:00 AM (282 days, 8 hours, 39 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Lip Gloss Keychains Recalled By Markwins Beauty Products Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
The metal clasp attached to the keychain contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. published Jan 27, 2009 7:15 AM (284 days, 9 hours, 24 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Milestone AV Technologies Recalls Television Wall Mounts Sold Exclusively At Best Buy; Unit Can Crack, TV Can Fall On Consumers
The wall mount can crack when used with televisions 26 inches and larger or with televisions that include a DVD player. The television can then fall from the wall mount and pose a serious risk of injury to consumers standing nearby. published Jan 27, 2009 7:15 AM (284 days, 9 hours, 24 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Lane Home Furnishings Recalls Glider Recliners Due to Fall Hazard
The base of the chair, if installed backwards, can allow the chair to tip-over backwards, posing a fall hazard to consumers. published Jan 27, 2009 7:15 AM (284 days, 9 hours, 24 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Rheem Recalls to Repair Oil-Fired Furnaces Due to Fire Hazard
If the furnace is not properly wired, the oil burner can continue to operate when the blower shuts off, posing a fire hazard to consumers. published Jan 22, 2009 11:00 AM (289 days, 5 hours, 39 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Bosch and Siemens Model Dishwashers Recalled by BSH Home Appliances Corporation Due to Fire Hazard
An electrical component in certain model dishwashers can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers. published Jan 15, 2009 11:30 AM (296 days, 5 hours, 9 minutes ago)
Product Recall: CPSC, Manufacturers Announce Changes to 1998 Recall Program to Replace Dangerous Home Heating Vent Pipes
Plexvent and Ultravent HTPV pipe systems attached to gas or propane furnaces and boilers in homes can crack or separate at the joints and leak deadly carbon monoxide (CO) gas. published Jan 15, 2009 11:30 AM (296 days, 5 hours, 9 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Cheyenne Industries Recalls Vanity Stools Due to Fall Hazard
The recalled stools can become unstable due to loose screws, which can cause the stool legs to separate or break, posing a fall hazard to consumers. published Jan 13, 2009 8:30 AM (298 days, 8 hours, 9 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall of Window Blinds Sold at Cost Plus and World Market Stores
Roman Shades: These shades have a looped pull cord and exposed inner cords on the back of the shade. Looped pull cords and exposed inner cords on roman shades present a strangulation hazard. Roll-up Blinds: These blinds have a looped pull cord and two lifting cord loops that run around the bottom rail. Looped pull cords and exposed lifting loops on roll-up blinds present a strangulation hazard to young children. published Jan 13, 2009 8:30 AM (298 days, 8 hours, 9 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Ryobi Corded Circular Saws Sold Exclusively at Home Depot Recalled By One World Technologies Inc. Due to Laceration Hazard
The return spring on the circular saw's lower blade guard can break, posing a laceration hazard to consumers. published Jan 13, 2009 8:30 AM (298 days, 8 hours, 9 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Viking Range Corp. Recalls Toasters Due to Shock Hazard
Wiring inside the toaster can become loose and contact the toaster body, posing a shock hazard to consumers. published Jan 6, 2009 7:30 AM (305 days, 9 hours, 9 minutes ago)
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 (312 days, 6 hours, 24 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 (319 days, 7 hours, 39 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 (319 days, 9 hours, 39 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 (319 days, 9 hours, 39 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 (324 days, 9 hours, 39 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 (325 days, 4 hours, 24 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 (331 days, 8 hours, 54 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 (346 days, 7 hours, 24 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 (347 days, 10 hours, 39 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 (352 days, 10 hours, 9 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 (352 days, 12 hours, 39 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 (352 days, 12 hours, 39 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 (354 days, 9 hours, 39 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 (359 days, 5 hours, 9 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 (373 days, 1 hour, 54 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 (373 days, 10 hours, 9 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 (373 days, 10 hours, 9 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 (374 days, 7 hours, 39 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 (374 days, 7 hours, 39 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 (375 days, 8 hours, 24 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 (375 days, 10 hours, 54 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 (380 days, 8 hours, 39 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 (380 days, 8 hours, 39 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 (388 days, 10 hours, 54 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 (389 days, 5 hours, 9 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 (394 days, 5 hours, 9 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 (395 days, 11 hours, 39 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 (396 days, 4 hours, 9 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 (401 days, 11 hours, 9 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 (403 days, 10 hours, 39 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 (403 days, 10 hours, 39 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 (409 days, 6 hours, 54 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 (409 days, 6 hours, 54 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 (410 days, 7 hours, 39 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 (410 days, 8 hours, 39 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 (415 days, 9 hours, 9 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 (416 days, 4 hours, 39 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 (422 days, 3 hours, 39 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 (422 days, 7 hours, 24 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 (429 days, 13 hours, 39 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 (430 days, 4 hours, 39 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 (430 days, 4 hours, 39 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 (430 days, 8 hours, 54 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 (436 days, 10 hours, 39 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 (436 days, 10 hours, 39 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 (437 days, 5 hours, 39 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 (437 days, 6 hours, 9 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 (438 days, 9 hours, 39 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 (438 days, 9 hours, 39 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 (442 days, 3 hours, 39 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 (444 days, 6 hours, 39 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 (444 days, 6 hours, 39 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 (444 days, 6 hours, 39 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 (452 days, 8 hours, 39 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 (457 days, 7 hours, 54 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 (457 days, 7 hours, 54 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 (459 days, 7 hours, 9 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 (459 days, 7 hours, 9 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 (471 days, 7 hours, 9 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 (471 days, 7 hours, 9 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 (471 days, 7 hours, 9 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 (472 days, 10 hours, 9 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 (473 days, 9 hours, 54 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 (477 days, 8 hours, 9 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 (478 days, 4 hours, 54 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 (480 days, 10 hours, 9 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 (493 days, 8 hours, 39 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 (498 days, 8 hours, 9 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 (501 days, 11 hours, 9 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 (501 days, 11 hours, 9 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 (513 days, 7 hours, 24 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 (515 days, 9 hours, 39 minutes ago)
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