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Home Toys April 2004	Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupters The National Electrical Code requires that AFCIs be used to protect circuits in residential bedrooms for all new construction. The same protection can be gained in older homes by having them installed on some, or all, of your home's circuits.
U.S. CPSC September 23, 2010	Siemens Recalls Circuit Breakers Due to Fire Hazard The recalled circuit breakers have a spring clip that can break during normal use, leading to a loss of force to maintain a proper electrical connection in the panelboard.
U.S. CPSC December 27, 2007	North American Breaker Co. Recalls Counterfeit Circuit Breakers Due to Fire Hazard The recalled circuit breakers labeled "Square D" have been determined by Square D to be counterfeit and can fail to trip when they are overloaded, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC August 2, 2010	Miami Breaker Recalls Counterfeit Square D Circuit Breakers Due to Fire Hazard The recalled circuit breakers labeled "Square D" or "SQD" have been determined to be counterfeit by Square D and can fail to trip when they are overloaded, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
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 May 27, 2008	Counterfeit Circuit Breakers Recalled By Specialty Lamp International Due to Fire Hazard The recalled circuit breakers labeled "Square D" have been determined by Square D to be counterfeit and can fail to trip when they are overloaded, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
This Old House Thomas Baker	Prevent Electrical Fires with Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupters Electronic sentinels in your outlets offer protection from electrical fires.
U.S. CPSC September 30, 2008	Wal-Mart Recalls General Electric Toasters Due to Fire and Shock Hazards An electrical short circuit can occur between the heating element and the bread cage, posing a fire and electrical shock hazard to consumers.
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 December 5, 2007	Black & Decker Brand Toasters Recalled By Applica Consumer Products Inc. Due to Fire Hazard An electrical component in the toaster can overheat and ignite the circuit board, posing a fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC September 2, 2004	Target Recall of Electric Scooters Improper wiring can cause a short circuit, posing a fire hazard in the scooter. In addition, inadequate insulation may expose electrical wiring, which poses a shock hazard.
U.S. CPSC January 4, 2007	DEWALT Recalls Portable Generators Due to Electric Shock Hazard A ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) installed on the generator could fail to operate properly, posing a risk of electric shock to consumers.
U.S. CPSC August 3, 2007	LED Lights Recalled by Plan 9 Due to Fire Hazard The circuit board in the lights can overheat, posing a risk of fire.
U.S. CPSC June 27, 2008	Hewlett-Packard Co. Recalls Fax Machines Due to Fire Hazard An internal electrical component failure can cause overheating of the product posing a risk of burn or fire.
U.S. CPSC March 8, 2011	Sanus Elements Surge Protectors Recalled by Milestone AV Technologies Due to Shock Hazard Improper grounding of the case and inadequate insulation for the circuit breaker poses an electrical shock hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC August 20, 2009	Pensi Ceiling Fans Recalled by The Modern Fan Co. Due to Fall and Injury Hazard The internal coupler that connects the down rod assembly to the motor can break and cause the fan to fall from the ceiling, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC January 24, 2008	Brian Smith Recalls Serene Float Tanks Due to Electrocution Hazard Electrical components in the float tank are not grounded, which can prevent the Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) from tripping when needed, posing an electrocution 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 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 August 18, 2010	Electrical Wire Recalled by Cerro Wire due to Fire Hazard While the actual electrical wire has "14 gauge" printed on it, the packaging incorrectly labels the electrical wire as 12 gauge. If used as a 12 gauge wire, it can overload, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC October 9, 2007	Fluorescent Ceiling Light Fixtures Sold Exclusively at Home Depot Recalled by Lithonia Lighting Due to Shock Hazard A wire inside the light fixture could be loose, posing an electrical shock hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC March 10, 2011	"Camp Nod" Lantern Nightlights Recalled Due to Shock and Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at The Land of Nod An electrical short circuit can occur in the nightlight's wiring, posing a risk of fire or shock 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 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 September 2, 2004	IBM Recall of AC Adapters for Notebook Computers The adapters can overheat, cause damage to the circuit board and melt through the housing, which poses a fire and electrical shock hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC March 21, 2007	Maytag(R) and Samsung(TM) Brand Front Loading Washing Machines Recalled Due to Fire Hazard Water leakage onto the electrical connections to the washing machine's thermal sensor could cause an electrical short and ignite a circuit board, posing a fire 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 January 28, 2009	Outdoor Research Recalls Warming Gloves Due to Burn Hazard The glove's electric heating pad can short circuit and overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
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 December 30, 2008	Faulty Instructions Prompt Recall of Electrical Wiring How-to-Books by The Taunton Press; Shock Hazard to Consumers The books contain several errors in the technical diagrams that could lead consumers to incorrectly install or repair electrical wiring, posing an electrical shock hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC March 11, 2010	Noncontact Electrical Tester Recalled by Fluke Due to Shock or Burn Hazard The testers can fail to give an indication of live voltage, resulting in the operator falsely believing the electrical power is off, posing a risk of serious injury or death from electrical shock or thermal burns.
U.S. CPSC August 9, 2006	J.C. Penney Recalls Lamps For Fire Hazard This electrical circuit board on this Crazy Daisy can spark and overheat due to an electrical problem, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC November 2, 2010	AmerTac Recalls Night Lights Due to Fire and Burn Hazard An electrical short circuit in the night light can cause it to overheat and smolder or melt which can burn consumers or result in a fire.
U.S. CPSC March 9, 2005	JVC Recall to Repair Rear-Projection Televisions An internal electrical connection can cause electrical arcing, charring or smoking inside the television, which pose a fire risk to consumers.
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 March 21, 2007	Home Decorators Collection Recalls Wall Sconces Due to Electrical Shock Hazard A missing back plate exposes consumers to live wires, posing a risk of electrical shock to consumers changing the light bulb.
U.S. CPSC June 29, 2010	Radio Systems Corporation Recalls Power Adapters Sold with PetSafe(R) Heated Wellness Sleepers Due to Fire Hazard When the metal connector is removed from the bed, it can cause arcing between the coil spring and the connector, posing a fire and burn 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 September 30, 2005	Panasonic Corporation of North America Recall of DLP Projector If the lamp drive circuit touches the shield case, the unit is not grounded, and a person were to contact metal terminals at the back of the unit, there is a potential for electric shock.
U.S. CPSC May 9, 2007	Cooper Lighting Emergency Lights Recalled, Could Fail to Illuminate in an Emergency A circuit board in the light could malfunction, preventing the lights from illuminating in the event of a power failure.
U.S. CPSC March 25, 2009	Holiday Lights Recalled by Four Star Group USA Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Safeway Stores Electrical wiring in the lights can overheat, posing a fire hazard 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 May 5, 2009	Wagner Spray Tech Recalls Paint Sprayers Due to Electrical Shock Hazard The on-off switch can be dislodged from the casing, resulting in exposure of electrical connections. This can pose an electrical shock hazard to the consumer.
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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.
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U.S. CPSC August 21, 2003	Hayward Pool Products Recall of Pool Heaters A malfunctioning circuit board can cause these gas pool heaters to fail to ignite, allowing gas to accumulate in the heater cover. Delayed ignition of built-up gas can result in a fire or explosion causing property damage and injuries.
U.S. CPSC January 22, 2007	DS Waters of America Inc. Recalls Water Coolers for Fire Hazard A water leak inside the water cooler can create an electrical arc, posing a fire hazard.