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U.S. CPSC March 19, 2008	Progress Lighting Recalls Ceiling-Mounted Outdoor Light Fixtures; Lights Can Fall Off Mounting and Injure Consumers A weld that affixes a mounting bracket to the ceiling pan can fail, which can cause the fixture to fall and injure nearby persons.
U.S. CPSC October 2, 2003	Technuity Inc. Recall of Back-Up Power Supply Systems When used in conjunction with another power protection device, the power supply device can spark, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC July 14, 2004	NETGEAR Inc. Recall of Wall Plug Ethernet Bridges The plastic housing on these units can detach, posing a shock hazard.
U.S. CPSC November 2, 2010	AmerTac Recalls Night Lights Due to Fire and Burn Hazard An electrical short circuit in the night light can cause it to overheat and smolder or melt which can burn consumers or result in a fire.
U.S. CPSC March 21, 2007	Home Decorators Collection Recalls Wall Sconces Due to Electrical Shock Hazard A missing back plate exposes consumers to live wires, posing a risk of electrical shock to consumers changing the light bulb.
U.S. CPSC May 22, 2003	Ceiling Light Fixtures Recalled by Sea Gull Lighting Inc. The wiring in the lights can short, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC September 23, 2010	Molenaar LLC Recalls Night Lights Due to Fire and Shock Hazard The night lights can become hot to the touch and melt, resulting in risk of possible shock or fire.
U.S. CPSC October 12, 2004	Teng Fei Trading Recall of Energy Saving Light Bulbs The base of the bulb is not flame-retardant, as required in the voluntary standard for this type of bulb. Electrical components in the bulb can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC March 3, 2010	Outdoor Lighting Fixtures Recalled by American Electric Lighting Due to Shock Hazard Improper wiring in the light fixtures poses a shock hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC March 17, 2004	Lakewood Recall of Electric Heaters Electrical connections inside of the heater can become loose. This could cause the metal portion of the heater to become energized, posing a serious shock hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC August 11, 2004	OTT-LITE Technology Recall of "10,000 Lux Light Box" That Simulates Natural Sunlight Overheating around the socket (where the bulb fits into the light box) can result in melted plastic and smoke, posing a possible fire and burn hazard.
U.S. CPSC June 3, 2004	Electrolux Home Products Recall of Air Conditioning/Heating Units The heating coil in the units can be damaged during assembly, causing an electrical short and overheating, which poses a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC May 18, 2004	Kmart Recall of Martha Stewart Everyday Safety Matches These matches may ignite upon impact, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC September 21, 2004	Gruga U.S.A. Recall to Repair Office Chairs Sold At Staples Stores The legs on the base of the chair can break, posing a risk of injury to the user.
U.S. CPSC July 22, 2008	Indoor Lighting Fixtures Recalled by Lithonia Lighting Due to Fire Hazard A thermal protector could be missing from the lighting fixtures, posing a risk of overheating and fire.
U.S. CPSC February 10, 2004	Fluorescent Light Fixtures Recalled by Progress Lighting The lamp holders on the fluorescent lights can overheat, causing the fixture to melt or burn, presenting a fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC May 25, 2006	Lighted Mirror Sold at Wal-Mart Recalled for Shock Hazard Exposed wires inside the mirror could pose an electrical shock hazard to the user when they touch the mirror.
U.S. CPSC October 9, 2007	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.
U.S. CPSC August 16, 2006	Tu-Wire(R) Dimming Ballasts Used With Compact Fluorescent Lights Recalled for Shock Hazard If not properly grounded, these ballasts can present a risk of electric shock to persons who come in contact with the ballast or with a light fixture that incorporates the ballast.
U.S. CPSC December 11, 2008	Commercial Frozen Food Merchandisers Recalled by Tyler Refrigeration Due to Fire Hazard Incomplete/incorrect light bulb installation can result in electrical arcing in the fixture, which can pose a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC October 30, 2007	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.
U.S. CPSC January 27, 2009	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.
U.S. CPSC May 23, 2006	Light Fixtures Recalled After Reports of Units Falling Two nuts in a mounting mechanism of these light fixtures were not attached. The fixture could detach, fall and possibly hit consumers.
U.S. CPSC September 23, 2008	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.
U.S. CPSC February 19, 2008	Spiderman Water Bottles Sold Exclusively at Sears Recalled by Fast Forward Due to Choking Hazard Screws under the bottle's lid can come loose and fall into the cup, posing a choking hazard to children.
U.S. CPSC April 18, 2007	Lamson & Sessions Recalls Floor Electrical Outlets Due to Shock or Electrocution Hazards The recalled floor boxes are wired incorrectly resulting in reverse polarity. This poses a shock or electrocution hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC December 28, 2006	Trim Assembly Kits for Recessed Light Fixtures Recalled By Progress Lighting Due To Risk of Falling Parts Heat from the light bulb can cause the fixture's plastic trim to soften and melt, causing the trim and lens to fall. This can result in laceration injuries to nearby consumers. Models were made in China and have model numbers: 8009-60, 8010-60 or 8011-60.
U.S. CPSC March 11, 2005	Lithonia Lighting Recall of Indoor HID Light Fixture Cords The cord of the light fixture can drip plasticizer fluid onto the light fixture, which can degrade the acrylic reflector, causing it to crack and fall. Falling pieces of acrylic can injure a person below the fixture.
U.S. CPSC September 25, 2003	Ceiling Fans Recalled by Vaxcel International Co. Ltd. About 80 of these units were improperly assembled with a metal sleeve that could cause exposed wiring. If this occurs, consumers are at an increased risk of receiving an electrical shock during installation or removal.
U.S. CPSC July 14, 2004	Georgia Boot Recall of Steel Toe Boots The boots may have been mislabeled to indicate that they are resistant to electrical current, which is incorrect. This may result in a serious shock or electrocution to consumers.
U.S. CPSC January 7, 2010	Acer Recalls Notebook Computers Due to Burn Hazard An internal microphone wire under the palm rest can short circuit and overheat. This poses a potential burn hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC April 12, 2007	Flat Panel TV Tilt-Mount Brackets Recalled by Circuit City Stores Inc. Due to Risk of Falling Units If upward force is applied to a mounted television, the bracket's lock bar could unfasten, causing the television to fall.
U.S. CPSC April 24, 2008	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.
U.S. CPSC December 8, 2004	Technical Consumer Products Inc. Recall of Fluorescent Light Bulbs The bulbs can overheat and spark, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC May 22, 2003	Toy Vehicles Recalled by International Playthings Inc. Small parts on the vehicles can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
U.S. CPSC August 20, 2009	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.
U.S. CPSC November 21, 2007	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.
U.S. CPSC January 15, 2008	Toy Wrestler Figures Recalled by A.A. of America Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard The surface paint contains high levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
U.S. CPSC January 10, 2008	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.
U.S. CPSC April 29, 2009	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.
U.S. CPSC February 10, 2009	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.
U.S. CPSC July 31, 2003	Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Kids Sling Chair Recall The small plastic bolt covers pose a choking hazard to small children.
U.S. CPSC November 20, 2003	Planet 3 Recall of Television Stands Sold at Circuit City The television stand can tip over when a television is placed on it, possibly causing injuries to nearby consumers or death to young children.
U.S. CPSC September 26, 2007	Guidecraft Inc. Recalls Children's Puppet Theaters Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard Surface paints on the puppet theater's wooden panels contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
U.S. CPSC June 10, 2008	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.
U.S. CPSC April 28, 2004	Trojan Technologies Recall of Residential Water Disinfection Systems Some of the lamp pins used in these disinfection systems are improperly soldered, and can cause the units to overheat, posing a fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC April 14, 2004	Mattel, Inc. Recall of Batman Bathmobile Toy Vehicle The rear tail wings of the Batmobile are made of rigid plastic and come to a point, which pose a potential puncture or laceration hazard to young children.
U.S. CPSC August 18, 2010	Electrical Wire Recalled by Cerro Wire due to Fire Hazard While the actual electrical wire has "14 gauge" printed on it, the packaging incorrectly labels the electrical wire as 12 gauge. If used as a 12 gauge wire, it can overload, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC March 25, 2009	Holiday Lights Recalled by Four Star Group USA Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Safeway Stores Electrical wiring in the lights can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC November 16, 2006	Desk Lamps Sold at Office Depot Recalled for Shock Hazard The sheath that protects the electrical cord can become improperly aligned during lamp assembly, posing a shock hazard to consumers.