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U.S. CPSC
December 16, 2010 |
Fagor America Inc. Recalls Refrigerators Due to Fire Hazard The refrigerator's control board can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.   |
U.S. CPSC
December 30, 2009 |
Dehumidifiers Recalled by LG Electronics Tianjin Appliance Due to Fire and Burn Hazards The power connector for the dehumidifier's compressor can short circuit, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
August 25, 2009 |
Maytag Expands Recall of Refrigerators Due to Fire Hazard An electrical failure in the relay, the component that turns on the refrigerator's compressor, can cause overheating and pose a serious fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC
January 27, 2010 |
Liebherr Recalls Built-In Refrigerators Due to Injury Hazard; Door Can Detach The refrigerator's door can detach, posing an injury hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
November 2, 2010 |
Haier America Recalls Chest Freezers Due to Fire Hazard A capacitor in the freezer's circuitry can overheat, posing a fire hazard. |
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August 26, 2008 |
Coffee Makers Recalled by Sears Due to Fire and Burn Hazards The wiring in the coffee maker can overheat, posing burn and fire hazards to consumers. |
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April 7, 2003 |
Kenmore Elite-Brand TRIO Model Refrigerators Recalled by Maytag Corporation A screw located inside the refrigeration compartment on the left side of the refrigerator frame could pierce through the electrical wire harness insulation and pose an electrical shock hazard. |
U.S. CPSC
June 16, 2009 |
Viking Range Corporation Recalls Built-In Refrigerators Due to Injury Hazard; Doors Can Detach The refrigerator's doors can detach, posing an injury hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
August 27, 2009 |
Frigidaire and Kenmore Smoothtop Electric Ranges Recalled Due to Fire Hazard Depending on the model, the surface heating elements can pose a fire and burn hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
August 10, 2010 |
Additional Reports of Fires and Low Consumer Response Rate Prompt Reannouncement of Goldstar and Comfort-Aire Dehumidifier Recall The power connector for the dehumidifier's compressor can short circuit, posing 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
July 30, 2009 |
Frigidaire Recalls Clothes Washers Due to Fire Hazard An internal defect in the washer's drain pump can cause heat to build up, posing a fire hazard to the consumer. |
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
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
May 20, 2008 |
Frigidaire Canada Recalls Kenmore Wall Ovens Due to Fire and Burn Hazards During extended broiling, gas can build in the oven cavity and escape when the oven door is opened. This poses a burn and possible fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
January 10, 2008 |
A.O. Smith Recalls Exhaust Fan Electric Motors Due to Fire Hazard The fan's electric motor can be miswired and overheat, posing a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC
July 8, 2009 |
Husqvarna Recalls Lawn Tractors; Parking Brake Failure Can Cause Loss of Control The tractor's parking brake can fail posing a loss of control 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
June 12, 2008 |
Robert Bosch Tool Corp. Recalls Hammer Drills Due to Risk of Injury The drill can continue to operate after the trigger has been released, posing a risk of injury to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
September 24, 2009 |
IMI Cornelius Recalls Juice Dispensers Due to Fire Hazard Fraying of wiring within the wiring harness can cause the juice dispenser's transformer to overheat, posing a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC
January 16, 2008 |
John Deere Tractors Recalled Due to Collision Hazard The forward drive pedal can get stuck, posing a risk of loss of control and injury to the operator and bystanders. |
U.S. CPSC
March 6, 2008 |
Portable Air Compressors Sold Exclusively at Advance Auto Parts Stores Recalled Due to Fire and Electrical Hazards The compressor's motor can overheat and ignite the protective cover, posing a fire hazard to consumers. Also, the cover might not prevent internal components from being touched, which poses an electrical shock hazard. |
U.S. CPSC
November 24, 2009 |
Electrolux ICON and Kenmore PRO Gas Ranges Recalled Due to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard An incorrect part allows more fuel to pass to the range's oven than can be burned efficiently, causing incomplete combustion and the release of carbon monoxide. This poses a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
December 9, 2003 |
Infinity and Lifestyle Spas Recalled by Firms The motor capacitor, which is a component of the circulating pump, can overheat. This poses a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC
January 15, 2009 |
Bosch and Siemens Model Dishwashers Recalled by BSH Home Appliances Corporation Due to Fire Hazard An electrical component in certain model dishwashers can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
March 10, 2009 |
Maytag Recalls Refrigerators Due to Fire Hazard An electrical failure in the relay, the component that turns on the refrigerator's compressor, can cause overheating and pose a serious fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC
December 5, 2007 |
General Electric Recalls Microwave Combo Wall Ovens Due to Fire Hazard The door switch in the microwave oven can overheat and ignite plastic components in the control area, posing a fire hazard to consumers. The lower thermal oven does not pose a 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
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
April 8, 2009 |
GE Recalls Ranges Due to Fire and Burn Hazards The wiring in the rear of the range can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
February 25, 2005 |
Whirlpool Corporation Recall of Dishwashers An electrical defect within the dishwashers' wash motor wiring poses a risk of the motor overheating and possibly catching fire. |
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
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 6, 2007 |
General Electric Recalls Gas Ranges Due to Fire Hazard These ranges have a design flaw that can cause an electrical arc between the wiring and griddle gas supply tube, posing 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
July 31, 2009 |
Bass Amplifiers Recalled by Fender Musical Instruments Due to Fire Hazard The recalled amplifier's wiring 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
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 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
November 18, 2008 |
GE Recalls to Inspect and Repair Wall Ovens Due to Fire and Burn Hazards The extreme heat used in the self-clean cycle can escape, if the wall oven door is removed and incorrectly re-attached by the installer or the consumer. This can pose a fire and burn 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
November 6, 2007 |
Laugh & Learn(TM) Kitchen Toys Recalled by Fisher-Price Due To Choking Hazard Pieces of the faucet or the clock hands can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. |
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
June 24, 2004 |
Verizon Wireless Recall of Counterfeit Cell Phone Batteries Some LG-branded TM-510 batteries may be counterfeit and susceptible to overcharging, especially if used with a non-LG charger. The counterfeit batteries do not contain a safety device in the circuitry to prevent overcharging. They can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to users. |
U.S. CPSC
February 19, 2004 |
Grand Hall Recall of Gas Grills to Repair Temperature Gauges If moisture gets inside the temperature gauge, the glass cover on the gauge can break, posing a risk of injury to people nearby. |
U.S. CPSC
November 5, 2009 |
Samsung Over-the-Range Microwaves Recalled Due to Shock Hazard If an installation bolt comes in contact with an electrical component inside the unit and the microwave is plugged into an ungrounded outlet, it could create a shock 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
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
March 4, 2003 |
Computer Monitors Recalled by IBM The monitor's circuit board can overheat and smoke, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
August 20, 2009 |
DVD Players Recalled by Wal-Mart Due to Fire Hazard The DVD players can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. |
