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U.S. CPSC April 22, 2010	Wood Burning Stoves Recalled by SCAN Andersen Due to Injury Hazard The stove's door can dislodge and fall from its hinges, posing a risk of injury to consumers.
U.S. CPSC December 11, 2008	Propane Gas Fireplace Inserts Recalled by Wolf Steel Due to Laceration Hazard Delayed ignition due to a build-up of propane gas can cause the insert's glass cover to break, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC March 24, 2011	Kingsman Fireplaces Recalls Gas Fireplaces Due to Laceration Hazard Delayed ignition can cause the fireplace's propane gas to explode and break or shatter the glass door. This poses a laceration hazard to consumers nearby.
U.S. CPSC April 27, 2005	Heat & Glo Recall of Gas Fireplaces Gas in the fireplace can accumulate prior to burner ignition. When ignition takes place, it can cause the glass window to shatter and create a risk of burns or lacerations from broken glass.
U.S. CPSC February 10, 2009	Camp Stoves Sold Exclusively at Dick's Sporting Goods Recalled Due to Burn Hazard Gas could flow at a rate that would produce higher than expected flames. Rainwater in the burners can also prevent proper ignition and allow gas to build-up and ignite unexpectedly. These conditions pose burn hazards to consumers.
U.S. CPSC October 2, 2007	Honeywell Recalls Gas Valves Used in Decorative Fireplaces and Stoves Due To Burn Hazard The activation knob on the valve can be left in a position between OFF and PILOT, which can cause the pilot gas to leak and accumulate prior to burner ignition. This can pose the risk of thermal burns to consumers when they light the pilot of the fireplace or stove.
U.S. CPSC March 27, 2009	Central Fireplace Recalls Fireplaces Due to Laceration Hazard Excess gas can accumulate in the firebox if the pilot light is not lit or has gone out. When consumers relight the pilot light, the accumulated gas can ignite with force and shatter the glass fireplace doors posing a serious laceration hazard.
U.S. CPSC March 31, 2005	Mr. Heater, Inc. Recall to Repair Mr. Heater "Big Buddy/Tough Buddy" Propane Heaters The valve on the propane heaters can leak, posing a fire hazard if an ignition source is present.
U.S. CPSC September 13, 2005	The Brinkmann Corporation Recall to Repair Gas Grills The regulators on these gas grills, the component that controls the amount of gas released to the burner, could leak gas when attached to certain liquid propane tanks. This poses a risk of fire and burn injuries.
U.S. CPSC November 10, 2004	CFM Corporation Recall to Repair Vermont Castings Five-Burner Barbeque Grills Reason: Gas leak and fire hazard. The burner tubes may not fit fully into the gas valves. If a consumer pulls on the console, the metal may flex and the gas valves may disconnect from the burners, releasing gas and creating a fire risk that could cause injury and property damage.
U.S. CPSC February 21, 2008	Rinnai Recalls Wall Furnaces Due to Carbon Monoxide Hazard A gasket in the unit can fail, posing a risk of poisonous carbon monoxide gas leaking into the home.
U.S. CPSC February 21, 2008	Greenheck Fan Recalls Indirect Gas Fired Furnaces Due to Risk of Fire The ignition control module can fail preventing the unit from shutting down in high temperature conditions. This poses a risk of fire, as well as hazardous fumes being released from burning/melting insulation.
U.S. CPSC February 11, 2009	Outdoor Stoves Recalled by Jetboil Due to Burn Hazard A tight valve attached to the stove's fuel source can allow gas to leak, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC January 27, 2004	SCG Miyairi Recall of Liquid Propane Overfill Protection Devices Liquid propane can leak out of the cylinder and cause the gas regulator valve to freeze. When the regulator valve thaws, if it has not been turned off, gas will flow to the grill. The resulting build-up of gas in the grill can pose a serious fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC March 12, 2009	Valero Marketing & Supply Co. Announce Recall to Inspect Propane Gas; Can Pose Fire and Burn Hazard An odorant is added to propane to help alert customers to a propane gas leak, but this propane might not have the recommended level of odorant. Failure to detect leaking gas can present a fire, explosion or thermal burn hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC September 8, 2005	Nexgrill Industries Recall to Repair Gas Grills Sold Exclusively At Home Depot The hose connecting the propane tank with the manifold can run up too close to the firebox. The heat from the firebox can damage the hose, causing it to leak gas. The release of gas creates a fire risk that could cause injury and property damage.
U.S. CPSC January 6, 2010	Sagittarius Sporting Goods Recalls Gas Grills Sold at Lowe's Stores Due to Fire and Burn Hazards The flexible rubber hose on the LP gas tank can come into contact with burner box, causing the hose to melt and rupture when the grill is lit. This poses a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC April 3, 2008	A.O. Smith Recalls Gas Water Heaters Due to Fire and Carbon Monoxide Hazards The water heater's flue gas temperatures can produce excessive temperatures in the venting unit, posing a fire hazard. Also, the water exhaust can leak into the surrounding room, posing a carbon monoxide hazard.
U.S. CPSC December 22, 2004	Robertshaw Controls Company Recall of Certain Models of 7000 Series Gas Control Valves Fire hazard. If the pilot light goes out, the gas valve could stick in an open position, permitting gas to continue to flow. This can result in a gas explosion and fire, which could result in severe personal injury or property damage.
U.S. CPSC June 1, 2006	Nexgrill Industries Gas Grills Recalled Due to Fire Hazard If the hose that connects the propane tank to the burner manifold runs up too close to the firebox, the heat can cause the hose to detach from the burner manifold, causing a gas leak and a fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC September 3, 2008	Wolf Appliance Recalls Gas Ranges Due to Burn Hazard Delayed ignition of gas in the 18-inch oven can cause a flash of flames to be projected at a consumer when the range door is opened, posing a burn hazard 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 July 24, 2008	Kids II Recalls Infant Rattles Due to Choking Hazard The tip of the rattle's antenna, which is attached to a bee figure, can detach and pose a choking hazard to small children.
U.S. CPSC September 9, 2002	Wall Mount Gas Fireplaces Recalled by Valor Heating A design defect in the gas control assembly can allow main burner gas to prematurely enter the firebox during lighting. The ignition of this excess gas can cause the glass window to shatter, presenting the risk of burns or cuts from broken glass.
U.S. CPSC September 16, 2005	Robertshaw Controls Co. Recall of Gas Control Valves on Water Heaters Screws on some water heater valves could break. If this happens, gas could leak from the valve, which poses a risk of gas explosion and fire.
U.S. CPSC July 11, 2008	Propane Storage Tanks Recalled By American Welding & Tank Due to Risk of Gas Leak; Can Pose Fire and Burn Hazard An odorant is added to propane to help alert customers to propane leaks, but rust inside a propane tank can cause the odor to fade.
U.S. CPSC December 26, 2002	Century Tool and Manufacturing Recall of Camping Stoves The burner assembly in the stoves can restrict the flow of gas, which can cause a leak. The leaking gas can ignite and weaken the hose, causing it to separate from the stove and pose a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC November 8, 2006	WMH Tool Group Inc. Recalls Wilton Mitre Saws for Laceration Hazard The blade assembly could unexpectedly break free from the stationary base, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
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 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 October 21, 2004	Nexgrill Industries Recall of Gas Grills to Replace Gas Pressure Regulator (On/Off Gauge) As consumers adjust the gas pressure regulator (on/off gauge) leading to the propane cylinder, the label on the valve can become positioned in such a manner that it is difficult to read. This can cause consumers to inadvertently leave the gas valve on, posing a fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC February 1, 2006	DESA Heating Products Recalls Portable Propane Convection Heaters The burners on these heaters can "flashback," which is when fire burns inside the burner tube rather than out the end. This can cause the lower portion of the burner tube to get hot enough to ignite combustible material under the heater.
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 August 2, 2006	Robertshaw Controls Co. Recalls Gas Controls Installed in Commercial Cooking Appliances for Fire Hazard These controls are designed to prevent gas from flowing when the pilot light is out. The recalled controls can remain on after the pilot light is extinguished. If this happens, gas can continue to flow to the main burner of the appliance, which poses a risk of a gas explosion and fire.
U.S. CPSC October 31, 2006	Weil-McLain Recalls Ultra Series Boilers for Carbon Monoxide Hazard These boilers could have been incorrectly tagged to indicate they are intended for use with LP (propane) gas. Connecting the mis-tagged boilers without a proper conversion kit poses a risk of CO poisoning.
U.S. CPSC November 1, 2004	Robertshaw Controls Company Recall of TS-11 Thermal Safety Control Gas Valves If the pilot light goes out, the gas valve can stick in an open position, permitting gas to continue to flow. This can result in a gas explosion and fire which could result in severe personal injury or property damage.
U.S. CPSC April 5, 2005	DESA Heating Products and Scheu Manufacturing Co. Recall of Propane Heaters The plastic ring on the heater's regulator can crack, causing gas to leak out if the propane tank and heater regulator are turned on. This can create a fire hazard if an ignition source is present.
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 September 8, 2005	The Coleman Company, Inc. Recall to Repair Coleman(R) Gas Grills and Patio Heaters The regulators on these products can leak propane when the propane cylinder is turned on and the product is not in use. This can pose a fire or explosion hazard.
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 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 October 4, 2007	Kids II Recalls Baby Einstein Color Blocks Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard Surface paint on the blue block contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
U.S. CPSC April 3, 2008	Wal-Mart Recalls Candle Holders Due to Fire and Laceration Hazards The candle holders could tip over, posing a fire hazard. Also, the glass holder could break, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC December 16, 2010	Sterno Recalls Portable Butane Stoves Due to Fire and Burn Hazards The stove's "on-off" valve can fail to close completely when turned to the "off" position, causing butane to leak from the stove. This poses a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC August 15, 2002	Safety Relief Valves for Large Propane Tanks Recalled by Cavagna North America Inc. The recalled valves can have sharp internal edges that can cut into gasket seals in the valves, causing a propane gas leak. This poses a risk of fire or burn injuries.
U.S. CPSC April 28, 2004	White-Rodgers Recall of LP and Convertible Gas Water Heater Temperature Controls The gas water heater controls can gradually open instead of snapping open to full flow, which can cause soot to build up on the water heater burner, presenting a fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC January 17, 2008	Sears and Kmart Recall Play Stoves Due to Tip-over Hazard A metal bracket connecting the door to the stove can cause a tip-over when the door is opened. This poses a risk of injury to young children.
U.S. CPSC November 15, 2006	Target Recalls "Play Wonder" Puzzle Tables for Choking and Laceration Hazards The handles on the puzzle pieces may pose a choking hazard, and the tips of some nails could pose a laceration or puncture hazard.
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 October 5, 2006	Agio International Recalls Outdoor Gas Fire Pits Due to Fire Hazard If the regulator hose for the propane cylinder contacts the burner during use, the hose can rupture, presenting a risk of a fire outside of the unit.