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U.S. CPSC
July 2, 2003 |
International Adapter Plugs Recalled by Franzus Company LLC The adapter plug can separate, exposing live electrical conductors, posing an electrocution and shock hazard to consumers.   |
U.S. CPSC
November 8, 2007 |
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. |
U.S. CPSC
March 4, 2009 |
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. |
U.S. CPSC
July 2, 2002 |
PM International Recalls International Adapter Plugs The adapter plug can separate when the plug is removed, exposing live electrical conductors, posing an electric shock or electrocution hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
October 6, 2004 |
New York Zion Trading Corp. Recall of Electric Fans The wiring is undersized and the power plug is not polarized, creating fire and shock hazards. |
U.S. CPSC
March 20, 2003 |
Comarco Recall to Replace Detachable Plugs On Power Adapters The plug can break open and expose live wires, posing an electrocution or electric shock hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
March 26, 2009 |
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. |
U.S. CPSC
August 3, 2007 |
Rehvac Manufacturing Recalls Safety Relief Plugs Due to Injury Hazard; Plugs Used on Nitrous Oxide Systems and Heating and Air Conditioning Service Tools If the cylinder is overfilled and overheated it can burst, posing an injury hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
November 15, 2004 |
RMM Corporation Recall of BLACK CAT Electric Pressure Washers The electric motor in the pressure washer can overheat and melt the housing, possibly igniting nearby flammable materials or exposing live electrical parts. |
U.S. CPSC
March 2, 2004 |
Brand Imports, LLC Recall of Children's Rings The rings contain high levels of lead, posing a risk of lead poisoning to young children. |
U.S. CPSC
January 23, 2002 |
MCM Recalls Electric Pressure Washers MCM International imported the pressure washers from a manufacturer in China who installed counterfeit ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) plugs on some of the units, without MCM's approval. GFCIs protect consumers against shock or electrocution... |
U.S. CPSC
September 17, 2008 |
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. |
U.S. CPSC
October 8, 2002 |
Thrifty Paper Co. Recalls Electric Fans These electric fans have undersized wiring, use a power plug that is not polarized, overheat and have an improperly sized grill, all of which could cause electrocution, electric shock, fire, and finger entrapment hazards to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
December 20, 2001 |
Flora-Lite Recalls Christmas Light Sets The lights' wires can be easily pulled out of the plugs and light sockets. The lights could pose electrocution and electric shock hazards to consumers and could pose a fire hazard... |
U.S. CPSC
November 18, 2004 |
Chicago Imports Recall of Electric Pictures These pictures have inadequate construction, incorrect wiring, and use flammable materials, all of which pose fire and electric shock hazards to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
June 10, 2010 |
Dritz Electric Scissors Recalled by Prym Due to Fire and Burn Hazards The electric scissors can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards. |
U.S. CPSC
November 13, 2008 |
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. |
U.S. CPSC
September 13, 2005 |
Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. Recall of Certain AC Adaptors Sold with Slim Version PlayStation 2 Systems The recalled AC adaptors can overheat and melt. This poses the risk of fire, burn and shock injuries to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
November 10, 2009 |
Power Adapters Used with IBM RDX Back Up Disk Hard Drives Recalled Due to Shock Hazard A plastic weld on the power adapters can fail and allow two parts to separate, exposing live electrical contacts. This poses a shock hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
March 29, 2006 |
Signals Catalogue Corp. Recall Underground Neon Signs for Burn Hazard The AC adaptor used with these signs can overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
February 1, 2005 |
Country Home Products Recall to Repair DR Leaf and Lawn Vacuums These leaf and lawn vacuums have a plastic elbow and blower exit adaptor that is connected to the top of the shredding chamber. The plastic can crack allowing stones, large sticks, and other material to puncture the plastic. This creates the possibility that pieces of plastic or other debris can fly upward toward bystanders or the operator. |
U.S. CPSC
February 27, 2004 |
New York Company Agrees to Pay $100,000 Penalty for Failing to Report Hazard With Outdoor Candles The candles were defective because they would release molten wax on consumers causing serious burns. Between May 1997 and October 1997, E&B Giftware Inc. received notice of 14 incidents in which consumers suffered second and third degree burns, including several cases involving permanent scarring. |
Real Travel Adventures
August 2010
Ron Pradinuk |
When You Travel Overseas Here you'll find five charged up questions about electricity you need answers for, before you travel. |
