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U.S. CPSC December 8, 2009 |
Goodman Company Reannounces Recall of Air Conditioner/Heat Pump Units Due to Fire Hazard The power cords on the PTACs can overheat, posing a burn or fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC August 27, 2008 |
Goodman Company Recalls Air Conditioner/Heat Pump (PTAC) Units Due to Fire Hazard The PTAC's power cords can overheat, posing a burn or fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC April 3, 2008 |
Goodman Manufacturing Co. Recalls Heating and Cooling Units Due to Fire Hazard The serial plates on the units contain inaccurate information that could result in the use of undersized installation wiring, posing a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC July 27, 2004 |
Friedrich Air Conditioning Co. Recall to Repair Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners The rotary dial switch on these units can be positioned between the high and low speed fan setting. This can cause the units to overheat and possibly catch fire. |
U.S. CPSC June 14, 2011 |
General Electric, Sharp Recalls GE Air Conditioning and Heating Units Due to Fire Hazard An electrical component in the heating system can fail, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC November 7, 2007 |
Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps Recalled by Carrier Due to Fire Hazard An electric heater in the unit can break, posing a fire 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 February 11, 2005 |
American Standard Companies Recall of Gas-Electric Heating/Cooling Units A gas leak can occur if there is a crack in the gas valve body near the inlet pipe connection. A build-up of gas in the burner compartment of the unit could occur, which could be ignited by an internal spark. |
U.S. CPSC November 30, 2006 |
Trane Recalls Air Conditioners after Incidents of Units Smoking The heating element on these commercially installed units can become displaced and, if it contacts metal, could short circuit, overheat and smoke. |
U.S. CPSC April 20, 2004 |
American Standard Companies Recall of Trane and American Standard Accessory Electric Heaters Overheating of the wiring in the accessory heater can lead to wall thermostat fires. |
U.S. CPSC August 3, 2007 |
Trane CleanEffects(TM) and American Standard AccuClean(TM) Air Filtration Systems Recalled Due to Fire Hazard Electrical arcing inside the collection cells can cause the collection cell material to overheat or ignite, posing a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC October 8, 2008 |
Coby Electronics Recalls Rechargeable Batteries Sold with Portable DVD/CD/MP3 Players Due to Fire Hazard The rechargeable batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC October 2, 2003 |
Park Tool USA Recalls Bicycle Floor Pump The bicycle pump can become over-pressurized with air, forcing the handle to quickly and unexpectedly rise upward, possibly injuring the user. |
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 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 May 3, 2007 |
Coast Spas and Franklin Electric Co. Recall Coast Spas Due to Fire Hazard The recalled spas have a circulating pump and motor assembly, which can overheat and pose a fire hazard. |
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 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 April 14, 2005 |
Maytag Corp. Recall of Hoover Self-Propelled Upright Vacuum Cleaners The recalled vacuums have defective on-off switches that can overheat the handle and toolholder areas of the vacuum, resulting in a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC February 1, 2006 |
Weil-McLain Company Recall of Boilers The blower assembly is not properly sealed. Gas can leak during operation and accumulate. If an ignition source is present, a fire or explosion could occur. |
U.S. CPSC February 18, 2005 |
GE Recall of Built-In Dishwashers These dishwashers have a connector that can short-circuit and overheat during normal use, 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 March 20, 2007 |
Casio(R) Inc. Announces Recall of Electronic Keyboards Due to Fire Hazard The recalled keyboards can overheat when in use, posing a fire 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 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 May 20, 2005 |
Carter Brothers Manufacturing Co. Inc. Recall of Fun-Kart Go-Karts The wheel could separate from the go-kart, posing a roll-over hazard. |
U.S. CPSC October 6, 2005 |
A.O. Smith Recall of Water Heaters The water heaters can accumulate soot on the burners, posing a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC February 16, 2011 |
LEM Products Recalls Food Dehydrators Due to Fire Hazard The screws that secure the motor to the back panel can come loose, causing the motor to fall on the heating element. This poses a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC August 18, 2009 |
Remote Switches Recalled by Woodstock International Due to Fire Hazard An incorrectly sized wire inside the remote switch can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC January 19, 2011 |
Safety Vacuum Release System Recalled by Vacless Systems Inc. for a Repair/Replace Program to Prevent Entrapment Improper plastic material found inside the recalled product has been attributed to vacuum release failures which create an entrapment hazard to swimmers and bathers. |
U.S. CPSC August 28, 2008 |
Countertop Water Dispensers Recalled by Greenway Home Products Due to Fire and Shock Hazards The internal heating element could overheat and drop molten metal through ventilation openings in the water dispenser's base onto the countertop, posing a fire hazard. The internal heating element also poses a shock hazard to consumers who touch it through the vents. |
U.S. CPSC October 19, 2005 |
International Comfort Products LLC Recall to Repair Packaged Gas Furnace and AC Units The unit's control board can ignite and, in certain units, can result in the ignition of flammable material adjacent to the unit. |
U.S. CPSC November 9, 2004 |
Bilt-Safe Technologies Recall of Electric Blankets When the temperature controller on the blanket is reset multiple times or the blanket is folded or covered with additional blankets, the blanket can overheat. This can result in smoldering and melting, posing a burn 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 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 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 October 21, 2009 |
Idea Village Recalls Wireless Light Switches Due to Fire Hazard The light switch receiver, which fits into the wall outlet, can overheat and pose a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC November 23, 2010 |
Meijer Recalls Oscillating Ceramic Heaters Due to Fire Hazard The oscillating mechanism in the heaters can short out, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC March 24, 2005 |
Whirlpool Recall of KitchenAid(R) Toasters An interruption of power to the toaster can cause the heating elements to unexpectedly self-start and could ignite any flammable items left on top of the unit, posing a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC October 30, 2007 |
Target Recalls Home Patio Sets Due to Fall Hazard The chair can collapse when weight is applied to the front end of the arm rests, posing a fall hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC December 16, 2003 |
Wet/Dry Vacuums Recalled by Emerson Tool Company The exhaust blower ports on the wet/dry vacuums are large enough for a small child to reach inside and touch the spinning blower wheel. This poses a laceration hazard to small children. |
U.S. CPSC February 25, 2010 |
Commercial Ice Cube Machines Recalled by Scotsman Due to Fire Hazard The solenoid, an electrical component in the product, can fail and result in an electrical arc that can pose a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC November 20, 2008 |
Watts Water Technologies Recalls Rotor and Shaft Assemblies Due to Fire Hazard If the assembly was installed in a fire suppression system and remained in a closed position, sufficient water might not have been available in the event of a fire. This posed 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 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 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 May 25, 2010 |
Cummins Power Generation Recalls Portable Generators Due to Fire Hazard Fuel can leak through the carburetor during normal usage, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC November 19, 2004 |
Midwest and GE Recall of Meter Load Centers Some of these products were sold with loose internal bolt connections, which could result in excessive heat or fire. |
U.S. CPSC April 1, 2009 |
Lakeshore Learning Materials Recalls Children's Toy Boxes Due to Choking Hazard The head of the stuffed butterfly toy can detach from the body, posing a choking hazard to children. |
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. |