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U.S. CPSC October 12, 2004 |
Chicago Wholesale & Imports Recall of Electric Pictures These pictures have inadequate construction, incorrect wiring, and use flammable materials, all of which pose fire and electric shock hazards to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC May 18, 2004 |
Genan Import Recall of Kinetic Lighting Pictures These pictures have inadequate construction, incorrect wiring, and use flammable materials, all of which pose fire and electric shock hazards to consumers. |
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 January 13, 2006 |
Holiday Lights Recalled by Target Due to Shock and Fire Hazards These lights have undersized and exposed wires, which pose a risk of electric shock and fire hazards. |
U.S. CPSC November 23, 2004 |
Lakewood Recall of Fan-Forced Mini-Personal Heaters Fire hazard if an electrical failure leads to overheating and melting of plastic parts. |
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, 2008 |
Halogen Work Lights Recalled by Harbor Freight Tools Due to Fire and Shock Hazards The halogen work lights can overheat and melt, and pose a risk of fire and electrical shock to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC December 26, 2002 |
Brooklyn Lollipop Recall of Electric Fans These electric fans have undersized wiring, use a power plug that is not polarized, have an improperly sized grill, and overheat, all of which could cause electrocution, electric shock, fire, and finger entrapment hazards to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC October 8, 2002 |
Thrifty Paper Co. Recalls Electric Fans These electric fans have undersized wiring, use a power plug that is not polarized, overheat and have an improperly sized grill, all of which could cause electrocution, electric shock, fire, and finger entrapment hazards to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC May 19, 2004 |
Great Gifts Recall of Snowmen Holiday Lamps These electric holiday lamps have undersized wiring, no strain relief on the electric cords, and the molded plastic enclosure is flammable. The lamps pose fire and electrocution hazards. |
U.S. CPSC October 4, 2007 |
Dollar General Recalls Tumblers Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard Surface paint on the center of the eyes of some of the cups can contain high levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. |
U.S. CPSC November 21, 2007 |
Cooper Lighting Recalls Fluorescent Shop Lights Due to Electrical Shock Hazard When the two prongs on the plug's electrical cord are touched simultaneously while lamps are installed, the light can pose an electric shock hazard to consumers. |
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 June 19, 2007 |
Far East Imports Recalls Fireworks Due to Eye Injury Hazard These fireworks devices can travel in an unexpected and dangerous direction, which could pose eye and other injury hazards to bystanders. |
U.S. CPSC July 10, 2007 |
Batteries Used with Power Tools Recalled by Milwaukee Electric Tool Co. Due To Laceration Hazard If a vent on the battery cell is damaged or compromised during use, the battery can explode and pose a laceration hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC July 5, 2006 |
Home Fragrance Holdings, Inc. Recalls Candles Sold at Pier 1 Imports Due to Fire Hazard The candles can unexpectedly flare, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC May 25, 2006 |
Lighted Mirror Sold at Wal-Mart Recalled for Shock Hazard Exposed wires inside the mirror could pose an electrical shock hazard to the user when they touch the mirror. |
U.S. CPSC January 31, 2007 |
Hong Teng Trading (USA) Inc. Recalls Electric Oil Lamps Due To Shock and Fire Hazards The power cord is not polarized and is undersized. The power cord is not correctly secured and there is no strain relief on the switch housing. Additionally, the switch housing is not flame-retardant. As a result of these issues, the lamps pose shock and fire hazards. |
U.S. CPSC January 15, 2009 |
Children's Sunglasses Recalled by Axiom Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard Surface paint on the recalled sunglasses can contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. |
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 20, 2004 |
Kids II Recall of Children's Mirror Books The mirror in the books can crack or break, posing a laceration hazard to young children. |
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. |
U.S. CPSC June 10, 2010 |
Dritz Electric Scissors Recalled by Prym Due to Fire and Burn Hazards The electric scissors can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards. |
U.S. CPSC March 4, 2009 |
Holiday Lights Recalled by Universal Distribution Center Due to Shock and Fire Hazard The lights have undersized wires that can easily pull out of the plugs and light sockets becoming exposed. This poses an electric shock and fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC March 3, 2010 |
Outdoor Lighting Fixtures Recalled by American Electric Lighting Due to Shock Hazard Improper wiring in the light fixtures poses a shock hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC June 5, 2003 |
Electric Heaters Recalled by Weather Works The electric heater can overheat internal plastic components and damage the wiring, posing a fire and electrocution hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC March 12, 2008 |
Toy Airplanes, Cars, and Motorcycles Recalled by S.U. Wholesale Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard The recalled toys contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. |
U.S. CPSC January 11, 2005 |
Riviera Trading Inc. Recall of Children's Costume Bracelets The bracelets contain high levels of lead and pose a lead poisoning hazard to children. |
U.S. CPSC February 18, 2009 |
True Value Recalls Wheelbarrows; Over-Inflated Tire Can Cause Wheel to Break and Pose Injury Hazard Over-inflating the tire could cause the wheel's plastic rim to break, posing an injury to the user. |
U.S. CPSC December 1, 2005 |
Ideal Distributors Inc. Recall of Pacifiers The nipples can detach from the base, posing a choking hazard to young children. |
U.S. CPSC March 8, 2007 |
Dollar Stop Plus Recalls Extension Cords for Fire, Shock, Electrocution Hazards These extension cords have undersized wiring, and fail to connect properly at the plug and receptacle ends. This poses fire, shock and electrocution hazards to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC November 10, 2005 |
World Kitchen Inc. Recall of Immersion Heaters Moisture in the heating element could cause corrosion over time, presenting a shock hazard. |
U.S. CPSC January 15, 2008 |
Toy Wrestler Figures Recalled by A.A. of America Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard The surface paint contains high levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. |
U.S. CPSC January 26, 2006 |
Electric Shock Hazard Prompts Recall of Electric Smokers If the unit is plugged into the wall socket and one end of the connecting cord is unplugged, there is an electric shock hazard. |
U.S. CPSC July 19, 2006 |
Hair Dryers Recalled for Electrocution Hazard These electric hair dryers are not equipped with an immersion protection plug to prevent electrocution if the hair dryer falls into water. Such electric shock protection devices are required by industry standards for all electric hand-held hair dryers. |
U.S. CPSC May 20, 2010 |
Walmart Recalls General Electric Coffee Makers Due to Fire Hazard The coffee maker can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. |
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 December 20, 2001 |
Flora-Lite Recalls Christmas Light Sets The lights' wires can be easily pulled out of the plugs and light sockets. The lights could pose electrocution and electric shock hazards to consumers and could pose a fire hazard... |
U.S. CPSC February 7, 2007 |
Children's Bracelets Recalled by DM Merchandising Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. |
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 May 8, 2007 |
Pier 1 Imports Recalls Glassware Due to Laceration Hazard The glassware can crack or break unexpectedly, posing a laceration hazard. |
U.S. CPSC April 24, 2003 |
DesignPac Inc. Recall of Oil Lamps The glass wick holder can shatter when lit, posing a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC January 5, 2007 |
Family Dollar Stores Recalls Oscillating Ceramic Heater for Fire Hazard The heaters can overheat and smoke, which could pose a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC September 27, 2006 |
Suave Kids Bath Sets Sold at Wal-Mart Recalled for Choking, Other Hazards Items in these baths sets contain part or components that pose choking, strangulation or suffocation hazards to young children. |
U.S. CPSC June 21, 2007 |
Pier 1 Imports Expands Recall of Glassware Pieces The glassware can crack or break unexpectedly, posing a laceration hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC December 13, 2001 |
Winstar International Recall Christmas Light Sets These lights have undersized wiring and lack over-current protection. They pose electrocution and electric shock hazards to consumers and also are fire hazards... |
U.S. CPSC June 20, 2002 |
UL United Recalls Electrical Paintings The electrical paintings can short circuit, posing a shock or fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC March 19, 2008 |
Salton Inc. Recalls Electric Toasters Due to Fire Hazard The toaster can turn on without bread in the slots and ignite items placed on top of it, posing a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC October 31, 2007 |
Toy Figures Recalled by Henry Gordy International Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard Surface paints on the recalled toys contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. |
U.S. CPSC October 20, 2009 |
Wincraft Inc. Recalls Sports Themed Lamps Due to Fire, Burn and Shock Hazards An electrical problem with the lamps can pose fire, burn and shock hazards to consumers. |