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U.S. CPSC
June 7, 2007 |
Thermador(R) Ceramic Cooktops Recalled by BSH Home Appliances Corp. Due to Fire Hazard The cooktop can come on by itself when switched off, creating a potential fire hazard if flammable items are left on the cooktop.   |
U.S. CPSC
January 15, 2009 |
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. |
U.S. CPSC
December 21, 2006 |
DEWALT Recalls Cut-Out Tools Due to Shock Hazard The cord wire in these units could be damaged internally, posing a shock hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
June 29, 2007 |
Fire Hazard with Thermador(R) Built-In Ovens Leads to Recall by BSH Home Appliances Corp. The oven can have gaps in the insulation where overheating can occur, and this can pose a fire hazard to consumers. |
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
June 12, 2008 |
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. |
U.S. CPSC
September 8, 2009 |
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. |
U.S. CPSC
July 9, 2009 |
Bosch Thermotechnology Recalls Boilers Due to Fire Hazard An electrical connector can overheat, posing a 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
October 18, 2005 |
Stihl Inc. Recall of Backpack Blowers The fan wheel on these backpack blowers could break, resulting in pieces of plastic flying out of the blower housing. This poses a risk of injury to the user or a bystander. |
U.S. CPSC
May 18, 2005 |
Robert Bosch Tool Corp. Recall of Circular Saws The lower blade guard can malfunction, creating a risk of injury as severe as amputation. |
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
February 4, 2002 |
BSH Home Appliances Corp. Recalls Thermador Gas Ranges Hot air is vented below the small oven and causes the metal surface on the door of this oven to get too hot, presenting a burn hazard to consumers... |
U.S. CPSC
January 21, 2010 |
BSH Home Appliances Corp. Expands Recall of Thermador Built-In Ovens Due to Fire Hazard The ovens can have gaps in the insulation where overheating can occur and when used in the self-cleaning mode it can cause nearby cabinets to catch fire. This poses a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
October 10, 2006 |
Black & Decker Recalls Blower/Vacuums for Fire Hazard A loose connection between the blower/vac and an extension cord can cause overheating, posing a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC
March 17, 2011 |
Kawasaki Motor Recalls Backpack Blowers Due to Fire Hazard The gasoline tank can split and leak fuel, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
November 12, 2009 |
Backpack Blowers Recalled by Homelite Due to Fire Hazard The fuel tank can leak gasoline, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
December 15, 2005 |
General Electric Recall of Gas Ranges Posing Fire Hazard These ranges were manufactured with a design flaw that can cause an electrical arc between the wiring and adjacent gas supply tubes at two locations in the control housing of the range, posing a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC
January 10, 2008 |
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. |
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
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 26, 2007 |
The Toro Company Recalls Electric Blowers Due to Projectile Hazards The blower's impeller, which is a rotating component on the blower, can break, resulting in pieces of plastic flying out of the blower. This poses a risk of serious injury to the user or a bystander. |
U.S. CPSC
August 9, 2010 |
Bosch Thermotechnology Recalls Boiler Survey Kits Due to Fire Hazard The use of a silver-colored gas pipe adapter included in the service kit can lead to gas leakage, posing a fire or explosion hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
December 6, 2004 |
Robert Bosch Tool Recall of Skil Table Saws The blade drive mechanism may loosen or the motor can separate from the tool. Loosening of the blade drive mechanism can result in kickback of the item being sawed, resulting in possible laceration. Motor unit separation can cause the coasting saw blade to damage the saw wiring resulting in possible electric shock, or the separated motor could strike the user and cause injury. |
U.S. CPSC
February 17, 2011 |
Sno-Tek Snow Blowers Recalled by Liquid Combustion Technology Due to Laceration Hazard The snow blower's engine is missing a safety shield above the side mounted electric starter, posing a laceration hazard to consumer's fingers. |
U.S. CPSC
September 22, 2009 |
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. |
U.S. CPSC
December 11, 2008 |
The Toro Company Reannounces Recall of Electric Blowers Due to Projectile Hazards The blower's impeller, which is a rotating component on the blower, can break, resulting in pieces of plastic flying out of the blower. This poses a risk of serious injury to the user or a bystander. |
U.S. CPSC
January 25, 2006 |
Leaf Blowers Sold at Home Depot Recalled for Laceration Hazard The blowers are missing the doors covering the vacuum inlet. This exposes the blower's fan blade, posing a risk of finger laceration to the user. |
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
September 8, 2003 |
Fire Escape Hoods Recalled by Essex PB&R These fire escape hoods do not provide protection against certain chemical warfare agents (Sarin, Tabum and Soman), as previously claimed in marketing materials and on the firm's Web site. The product can still be used as an escape filter hood in fire and smoke emergencies. |
U.S. CPSC
June 24, 2008 |
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. |
U.S. CPSC
November 23, 2010 |
Robert Bosch Tool Corp. Recalls Bosch Hammer Drills Due to Electrical Shock Hazard The models have a grounding system and trigger switch that could cause ground wire abrasion and/or ground connector failure posing a shock hazard. |
U.S. CPSC
July 14, 2010 |
Snow Blowers Recalled by The Toro Company Due to Fire Hazard Exposure to ethanol in gasoline can cause the carburetor needle to become corroded. A corroded needle can stick in the open position and allow fuel to leak from the carburetor, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
April 20, 2006 |
Emergency Smoke Hoods Recalled for Risk of Carbon Monoxide Inhalation The emergency escape smoke hoods could fail to work properly, exposing the user to harmful carbon monoxide which could seriously compromise their ability to escape the fire threat. |
U.S. CPSC
January 13, 2005 |
Emerson Tool Co. Recall to Repair Wet/Dry Vacuums The air intake shield may be missing. Consumers can suffer lacerations if they come into contact with the intake blower wheel. |
U.S. CPSC
November 24, 2009 |
Boy's Warm-up Sets Recalled by Fashion Options Due to Strangulation Hazard The sweatshirts have drawstrings through the hoods, posing a strangulation hazard to children. |
U.S. CPSC
January 13, 2011 |
Alpha Industries Recalls Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard The hooded sweatshirts have drawstrings through the hoods which can pose a strangulation or entrapment hazard to children. |
U.S. CPSC
July 30, 2009 |
Boy's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings and Warm up Sets Recalled by Burlington Coat Factory Due to Strangulation Hazard The sweatshirts and jackets to the warm up sets have drawstrings through the hoods, posing a strangulation hazard to children. |
U.S. CPSC
June 11, 2002 |
Brookdale International Systems Inc. Announces Recall of Emergency Escape Smoke Hoods In some instances, consumers purchased the smoke hoods for protection from tear gas or chemical warfare agents, but the smoke hoods should be used only to provide protection from smoke caused by fires. |
U.S. CPSC
March 10, 2010 |
Boys' Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Brand Evolution Due to Strangulation Hazard The hoodies have drawstrings through the hoods that pose a strangulation hazard to children. In February1996, CPSC issued guidelines (pdf) to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist drawstrings in upper garments such as sweatshirts and jackets. |
U.S. CPSC
April 25, 2006 |
RedMax Backpack Blowers Recalled Due to Fire Hazard The muffler support bracket can break, creating an opening in the muffler body. Hot exhaust gases could then escape from the muffler and melt the fuel tank or ignite grease, oil or debris around the tank. |
U.S. CPSC
December 16, 2010 |
Girls' Hooded Zip Jacket and Vest Sets with Drawstrings Recalled By Splendid Due to Strangulation Hazard The hooded zip jackets and the vest sets have drawstrings through the hoods which can pose a strangulation or entrapment hazard to children. |
