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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 July 17, 2003	Slow Cookers Recalled by Hamilton Beach and Proctor-Silex The handles on the base of the slow cookers can break, posing a risk of burns from hot food spilling onto consumers.
U.S. CPSC June 15, 2004	Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Recall of Slow Cookers The heating element can drop to the bottom of the slow cooker and melt through the plastic outer shell, posing a burn hazard to users.
U.S. CPSC August 5, 2004	Select Brands Inc. Recall of Corningware Slow Cookers The heating element can drop to the bottom of the unit and melt through the plastic outer shell posing burn and fire hazards.
U.S. CPSC January 13, 2005	Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Recall of Slow Cookers The handles on the base of the slow cookers can break, posing a risk of burns from hot food spilling onto consumers.
U.S. CPSC June 14, 2006	Electronic Pressure Cookers Sold by QVC Recalled Due to Burn Hazard The lid on these pressure cookers can open prematurely while contents are under pressure, and hot contents can be expelled posing a burn hazard.
U.S. CPSC August 11, 2005	The Holmes Group Recall of Tower Heater Fans The power cord on the units can fray or sever causing the fan to stop working and overheat. This could pose a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC April 26, 2007	The Holmes Group Recalls Oil-Filled Electric Heaters Due to Fire Hazard A poor electrical connection within the heater can lead to overheating. This poses fire and thermal burn hazards.
U.S. CPSC January 24, 2007	Tower Fans Recalled by the Holmes Group Due to Fire Hazard Electrical arcing in the fan's wiring can cause a fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC November 6, 2003	Deep Fryer Covers Recalled by The Metal Ware Corp. The mesh filter in the cover of the deep fryer can allow moisture to build in the oil reservoir, causing the oil reservoir to boil over during or shortly after use. This poses a burn hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC March 4, 2004	Lasko Products Inc. Recall of Space Heaters The power cord connection can overheat and cause the cord to separate from the space heater. This poses a fire, burn and shock hazard.
U.S. CPSC June 28, 2007	Ceramic Heaters Recalled By Lasko; Heaters Could Pose A Fire Hazard The heater's cord can overheat where it enters the base of the unit, which could pose 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 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 December 21, 2007	Pressure Cookers Recalled By Manttra Inc. Due to Burn Hazard If the pressure cookers are not closed properly, the lid can separate and allow hot contents to spill out. This poses a risk of burns to consumers.
U.S. CPSC September 10, 2003	Toy Necklaces Recalled by L.M. Becker & Co. Inc. The necklace's pendant contains high levels of lead, posing a risk of poisoning to young children.
U.S. CPSC March 2, 2004	Wagner Spray Tech Corporation Recall of Drill Charger Base A defective battery can cause the charger base to overheat, causing the base to melt and possibly burn nearby objects.
U.S. CPSC June 3, 2005	HSN LP Recall of Welbilt Electronic Pressure Cookers The lid on these pressure cookers can open prematurely while contents are under pressure, allowing hot contents to be expelled and causing a scald or burn injury to individuals in the immediate area.
U.S. CPSC April 24, 2003	WestPoint Stevens Inc. Recall of Electric Blankets When the blanket is folded, the heating element can overheat, causing the heating element and blanket to melt. This poses the risk of thermal burns to consumers.
U.S. CPSC February 7, 2007	Conair Recalls Curling Irons for Shock and Electrocution Hazards The handle of the curling iron can come apart exposing its line cord, posing a shock or electrocution hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC November 30, 2006	HSN LP Recalls Ultrex-Brand Pressure Cookers Due to Burn Hazard The pressure cooker's lid can open while its contents are under pressure, allowing the hot contents to be expelled and causing burn injuries to bystanders.
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 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 April 2, 2009	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.
U.S. CPSC August 30, 2007	Electric Heaters Recalled by Aloha Housewares Due to Fire Hazard The heater can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
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 August 19, 2004	Meco Corp. Recall of Red Chairs from Children's Furniture Sets The red paint on the chair contains excessive lead levels, posing a lead poisoning hazard to young children.
U.S. CPSC September 30, 2008	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.
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 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 January 26, 2005	Lakewood Recall of Oil-Filled Electric Heaters Welds can rupture, expelling hot oil that can burn nearby consumers.
U.S. CPSC October 27, 2009	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.
U.S. CPSC October 5, 2007	P3 International Recalls IonizAir(TM) Air Purifiers Due to Risk of Fire The air purifier's cartridge can overheat, posing a risk of fire.
U.S. CPSC June 16, 2004	Huffy Bicycle Company Recall of "Cranbrook" Bicycles Sold at Wal-Mart The handlebar could unexpectedly loosen causing the rider to lose control of bicycle.
U.S. CPSC July 2, 2003	Electric Blankets Recalled by Perfect Fit Industries These blankets can overheat, posing a risk of burn injuries to consumers, especially when the blanket is folded or bunched.
U.S. CPSC September 10, 2003	Easter Oil Lamps Recalled by DesignPac Inc. The oil lamp can tip over easily, posing a fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC April 2, 2009	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.
U.S. CPSC February 24, 2004	Child Craft Industries Recall of Cribs The slats on the drop side rail can loosen and detach. When this happens, the space created by the gaps can allow a baby to become entangled, strangle or fall.
U.S. CPSC November 7, 2007	Additional Spinning Top Recalled by Schylling Associates Due To Violation of Lead Paint Standard Surface paint on the wooden handle of the top contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
U.S. CPSC August 19, 2004	PTI Sports Inc. Recall of Schwinn Toddler Bicycle Helmets The helmets do not comply with impact testing requirements in the Consumer Product Safety Act.
U.S. CPSC March 4, 2009	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.
U.S. CPSC September 17, 2003	Children's Books Recalled by Simon & Schuster A plastic replica of a balloon attached to the book can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
U.S. CPSC May 18, 2005	Cascade Designs, Inc. Recall of Stove Fuel A manufacturing defect in the can's seam and an insufficiently applied fuel cap can cause the can to leak fuel posing a fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC November 19, 2009	Stainless Steel Cookware Recalled by Cost Plus World Market Due to Burn Hazard The handles on the cookware can break, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC April 9, 2009	Women's Shoes Recalled by Wal-Mart Due to Fall Hazard Heels on the shoes can easily detach, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC January 11, 2005	SHURflo Recall to Repair Backpack Sprayers The power plug can corrode after extensive exposure to water and corrosive chemicals, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC February 23, 2005	Kmart Corp. Recall of Martha Stewart Everyday Brand Birch Candle Set Sold Exclusively at Kmart The birch, surrounding the candles, may ignite, posing a fire and burn hazard.
U.S. CPSC June 10, 2005	Bunn-O-Matic Recall of Home Coffeemakers The coffeemaker's plastic pour-in bowl and lid can melt or ignite due to an electrical failure, posing a burn and fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC January 12, 2010	Rockler Companies Recalls LED Light Kits Due to Burn and Fire Hazards Defective wiring in the light kits can cause the battery pack to overheat and explode, posing a risk of burn and fire hazards to consumers.
U.S. CPSC August 31, 2010	32-Inch Sharp LCD-TVs Recalled Due to Risk of Injury The TV stand's neck support can break and cause the TV to tip-over, posing a risk of injury to the consumer.