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U.S. CPSC
August 23, 2005 |
Lamplight Farms Inc. Recall of Tiki Bamboo Torches and Replacement Fuel Canisters The surface coating of some flame guards on these bamboo torches and replacement canisters can absorb the fuel and ignite. This can cause the torch and nearby combustibles to catch on fire, posing a risk of burn injuries and property damage.   |
U.S. CPSC
August 29, 2007 |
Sam's Club Recalls Outdoor Torch Lamps Due to Fire, Burn and Laceration Hazards The ceramic torch head can come loose or be dislodged during use, allowing it to break and spill torch fuel. This poses a risk of cuts, fire or burn injuries and property damage. |
U.S. CPSC
September 29, 2009 |
Lamplight Farms Recalls Replacement Torch Fuel Containers Due to Fire Hazard The flame guards on the recalled replacement torch fuel containers can malfunction and cause the containers to melt while the torch is in use, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
July 11, 2007 |
Meyer Recalls Cooking Torches Due to Fire Hazard Butane fuel can leak from the torch assembly near the nozzle, posing a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC
July 21, 2010 |
Atico International USA Recalls Bamboo Torches Due to Laceration Hazard The fuel canister that holds the wick of the torch has a sharp edge inside the lip of the opening that poses a laceration hazard when consumers try to remove the wick. |
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. |
U.S. CPSC
July 15, 2004 |
Jo-Ann Stores Inc. Recall of Bamboo Torches The plastic oil canister can melt when the torch is in use posing a fire hazard. |
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
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
October 25, 2007 |
Children's Metal Jewelry Recalled By WeGlow International Due to Risk of Lead Exposure The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young |
U.S. CPSC
April 9, 2009 |
Women's Shoes Recalled by Wal-Mart Due to Fall Hazard Heels on the shoes can easily detach, posing a fall hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
January 17, 2008 |
The Wick & Petal Co. Recalls Candles Due to Fire Hazard The candles can burn with a high flame, posing a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC
September 1, 2009 |
Wal-Mart Announces Recall Expansion of Durabrand DVD Players Due to Fire Hazard The DVD player's circuit board can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
March 23, 2004 |
Murray Inc. Recall of Lawn Tractors The fuel tank can develop cracks allowing fuel to leak posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
July 31, 2003 |
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Kids Sling Chair Recall The small plastic bolt covers pose a choking hazard to small children. |
U.S. CPSC
January 5, 2006 |
C & A Scientific Co. Recall of Metal Alcohol Burners Alcohol can leak from defective soldering around the burner's copper tubing that acts as a wick, posing a fire and burn hazard. |
U.S. CPSC
October 25, 2006 |
Wal-Mart Recalls Home Trends Footstools for Collapse Hazard Due to improper construction the stool can break and collapse, posing a fall hazard to consumers. |
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
December 12, 2007 |
Outdoor Vacuums with Honda Engines Recalled By Billy Goat Industries Inc. Due to Fire Hazard The vacuum's fuel tank could crack and leak fuel. If gasoline leaking from the fuel tank is ignited, a fire or explosion can occur. This poses a fire and burn hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
November 4, 2004 |
Cordelia Lighting Recall of Hampton Bay Light Fixtures Sold at Expo Design Centers The decorative metal rings on the ends of the lamp fixtures can detach. Consumers could suffer minor burns if they touch the hot rings. |
U.S. CPSC
July 11, 2006 |
Office Chairs Sold at Wal-Mart Recalled for Fall Hazard The legs and backs of these chairs can break, and the chairs can easily tip over, posing a fall hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
June 19, 2008 |
Wal-Mart Recalls Additional Charm Key Chains Due to Risk of Lead Exposure The charms on the key chain can contain high levels of lead, which is toxic if ingested and can cause adverse health effects. |
U.S. CPSC
December 12, 2007 |
Fishing Games Sold at Grocery Stores Recalled by Far East Brokers Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard The recalled game has parts that contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. |
U.S. CPSC
April 25, 2006 |
Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Posing Fire and Burn Hazard The recalled snowmobiles' fuel tank could crack and leak, allowing fuel or fuel vapors to escape, posing a fire and burn hazard. |
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
April 13, 2010 |
Eastwind Industries Recalls Kuuma Stow and Go Grills Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at West Marine Stores If the fuel container is not completely threaded on the regulator during installation, the propane tanks can leak fuel. This poses a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
March 22, 2006 |
Valsi Corporation Recall of Generators with Plastic Fuel Tanks For Fire Hazard The fuel tanks can crack and leak fuel, posing a risk of fires and burn injuries. |
U.S. CPSC
June 15, 2004 |
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Recall of Slow Cookers The heating element can drop to the bottom of the slow cooker and melt through the plastic outer shell, posing a burn hazard to users. |
U.S. CPSC
September 4, 2008 |
Sony Recalls Notebook Computers Due to Burn Hazard Irregularly positioned wires near the computer's hinge and/or a dislodged screw inside the hinge can cause a short circuit and overheating. This poses a burn hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
June 25, 2002 |
Mountain Safety Research Recalls Stove Fuel Corrosion can cause the can to leak fuel, posing a fire or injury hazard. |
U.S. CPSC
July 13, 2010 |
Wire Feed Welders Recalled by Star Asia USA Due to Burn Hazard The wire welder's torch does not have a cold contactor as erroneously stated on the packaging and instruction manual. Without this feature, the welder generates an electrical arc immediately upon contact with the welding material, posing a burn hazard to consumers. |
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