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U.S. CPSC August 28, 2007	Wolverine Recalls Caterpillar Logger Boots; Can Pose Shock Hazard To User Due to Mislabeling The recalled logger boots could be incorrectly labeled as resistant to electrical current. This poses a shock hazard to consumers who come in contact with an electrical current.
U.S. CPSC April 25, 2006	Rocky Shoes & Boots, Inc. Recall of Men's Safety-Toe Hiker Boots Because the boots may not comply with applicable safety standards for crush and impact resistance, consumers could suffer impact foot injuries.
U.S. CPSC February 18, 2005	Target Corp. Recall of Women's Boots The heel on the boot can detach from the sole while in use, causing the consumer to fall.
U.S. CPSC October 13, 2004	LaCrosse Footwear, Inc. Recall of Work Boots The protective toe cap on the boots may not provide sufficient impact and compression protection. This could result in crushing, bruising, or other injury to the wearer's foot.
U.S. CPSC October 2, 2007	Timberland Recalls Steel Toe Boots Due to Foot Injury Hazard The boots could fail to provide the intended protection against compression and impact, posing the risk of a foot injury to consumers.
U.S. CPSC December 16, 2009	Timberland Recalls Children's Boots Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard The logo stamped onto the children's boot's insoles contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
U.S. CPSC December 13, 2006	"See Kai Run" Brand Children's Boots Recalled, Snaps Pose Choking Hazard Metals snaps on the side closure of the boot can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
U.S. CPSC July 14, 2009	Rossignol Recalls Cross-Country Boots Due to Fall Hazard The boot's sole could separate from the upper boot during use, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC May 26, 2004	Oki Data Recall of Fax Machines The fax machines may incur a mechanical malfunction, posing a shock hazard to users.
U.S. CPSC August 18, 2011	C. O. Lynch Enterprises Inc. Recalls Itasca Fusion Hiker Boots Due to Foot Injury Hazard The boots could fail to provide the intended protection against compression and impact, posing the risk of a foot injury to consumers. The boots have hard composite toe material rather than steel.
U.S. CPSC October 18, 2007	Payless ShoeSource Recalls Girls' Boots Due to Fall Hazard The guitar-shaped zipper pulls on each boot can interlock while a child is walking, causing the child to trip and fall.
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 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 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 November 3, 2004	adidas America Inc. Recall of Basketball Shoes A portion of the sole of the heel can separate or tear during use, which can result in injuries.
U.S. CPSC January 4, 2005	The Step 2 Co. Recall to Repair Toddler Swings The straps on these swings could break, causing a child riding in the swing to fall to the ground and suffer injuries.
U.S. CPSC March 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 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 March 17, 2004	Brass Light Gallery Recall of Wall Sconces The tie-downs, which secure the electrical wires to the mounting bracket, may come loose, causing the wire to touch the bulb and pose a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC February 18, 2010	Motor Controllers for Submersible Pump Systems Recalled by Franklin Electric Due to Shock Hazard The product label can lose adhesion, exposing the circuitry. This could pose a shock hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC June 5, 2003	Nightlights Recalled by Trisonic The nightlight poses a serious electrocution, electric shock, burn and fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC June 30, 2010	Southern Technologies Recalls Drill Presses Due to Shock Hazard Wires in the motor housing can be pinched, posing a risk of electrical shock to the consumer.
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 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 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 September 25, 2003	Certain VAIO Notebook Computers Recalled by Sony Electronics Inc. Users could receive a mild electric shock when the recalled computers are connected to a phone line and the phone rings.
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 December 23, 2003	Family Dollar Services Inc. Recall of Extension Cords Use of these extension cords could result in an electric shock or electrocution 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 December 16, 2005	Black Diamond Equipment Recall of Scarpa T2X Telemark Ski Boots The plastic boot cuff can crack when flexed open in an unbuckled, non-skiing position causing discomfort on the ankle or shin, making the problem evident prior to skiing and thus unsuitable for use.
U.S. CPSC October 13, 2004	CPSC, Little Giant Pump Co. Announce Recall of Cooler Pumps The motor caps on the cooler pumps are not made with flame- retardant material and an internal electrical failure can ignite the cap, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC June 30, 2010	Ski Boot Sole Pads with Steel Inserts and All-Terrain Ski Boots configured with them Recalled by Salomon USA Due to Fall Hazard The toe portion of the boot pad may unexpectedly release from the touring-style ski binding on a ski, posing a fall or injury hazard to the user.
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 August 18, 2004	NIKE Recall of Children's Athletic Shoes The 1.5-inch to 1.75-inch rubber tab at the top of the heel can detach from the shoe, posing a choking hazard to young children.
U.S. CPSC December 23, 2008	Woodstock Percussion Inc. Recalls Toy Drums Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard Surface paint on the recalled toy drums contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
U.S. CPSC December 15, 2006	Square D Recalls Safety Switches Due to Shock or Electrocution Hazard The safety switch can continue to supply electricity even after being placed in the "OFF" position. This poses the risk of an electric shock or electrocution 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 August 5, 2004	The Holmes Group Inc. Recall of Slow Cookers The handles on the base of the slow cookers can break, posing a risk of burns from hot contents spilling onto consumers.
U.S. CPSC April 21, 2005	Sharp Electronics Corp. Recall of Conventional Tube Televisions Power button can break allowing objects to be inserted through the opening. Foreign materials such as crayons, metal objects or straws can ignite posing a fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC August 15, 2007	Robert Bosch Tool Corp. Recalls Skil(r) Circular Saws Due to Laceration Hazard The trigger switch on the saw can be locked "on," or the switch can be turned on, without the use of the safety lock-out. This can cause unexpected operation of the saw, posing a risk of laceration.
U.S. CPSC July 2, 2008	RadioShack Recalls Power Supplies Due to Electrocution and Fire Hazards Incorrectly wired power supplies pose electrocution and fire hazards.
U.S. CPSC August 22, 2008	Power Light Modules Recalled by GCI Technologies Due to Fire and Burn Hazards Internal wiring in the module's circuit boards is incorrectly installed, posing a risk of an electrical fire and burn hazards to consumers.
U.S. CPSC October 2, 2007	Target Recalls Plush Boys Rattles Due to Choking Hazard The recalled rattles can break open releasing the small beads inside, posing a choking hazard to young children.
U.S. CPSC August 17, 2006	Target Recalls Scooters -- Various Breaking Parts Present Fall Hazard The handlebars, wheels and wheel brakes can break and detach, causing the rider to lose control, fall and possibly suffer injuries.
U.S. CPSC September 29, 2004	Full Speed Ahead Recall of Scatto Bicycle Wheel Quick Releases An internal part in the lever mechanism can break, reducing clamping effectiveness and rendering the unit inoperable, potentially causing a bicyclist to fall.
U.S. CPSC June 5, 2003	Children's Art Supply Sets Recalled by Creative Kids Inc. The sets contain mini-cutters with razor blades which pose a laceration hazard to young children.
U.S. CPSC July 29, 2005	The Holmes Group Expands Recall of Slow Cookers The handles on the base of the slow cookers can break, posing a risk of burns from hot contents spilling onto consumers. The recall has been expanded to include all units manufactured before September 2004.
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 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.