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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 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 June 24, 2005 |
Target Corp. Recall of Birch/Bark Candles The birch and bark surrounding the candles can ignite, posing a fire and burn hazard. |
U.S. CPSC July 1, 2005 |
Two's Company Inc. Recall of Shell Candles Sea Urchin Shell Candles candles can burn at an excessive height or cause the outer shell to catch fire, posing a potential fire and burn hazard. |
U.S. CPSC April 2, 2009 |
Best Buy Announces the Recall of Certain Rocketfish Universal Portable Power Sources Due to Fire Hazard While charging the battery, the power source can unexpectedly ignite, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC July 2, 2003 |
Electric Blankets Recalled by Perfect Fit Industries These blankets can overheat, posing a risk of burn injuries to consumers, especially when the blanket is folded or bunched. |
U.S. CPSC May 3, 2005 |
Simplicity Inc. Recall of Cribs The white paint on the cribs can chip, posing a choking hazard to young children. |
U.S. CPSC May 20, 2008 |
The Home Depot Recalls Candle Holders Due to Fire Hazard Sunlight passing through the glass portion can cause nearby flammable materials to ignite, posing a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC April 21, 2005 |
Sharp Electronics Corp. Recall of Conventional Tube Televisions Power button can break allowing objects to be inserted through the opening. Foreign materials such as crayons, metal objects or straws can ignite posing a fire hazard. |
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 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 4, 2005 |
The Step 2 Co. Recall to Repair Toddler Swings The straps on these swings could break, causing a child riding in the swing to fall to the ground and suffer injuries. |
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 August 15, 2007 |
Giftco Inc. Recalls Pine Cone Candle Sets Due to Fire Hazard The exterior paint and coating on these candles can ignite and catch fire, igniting nearby combustibles. |
U.S. CPSC August 2, 2005 |
DESA Heating Products Recall of Compact Gas Fireplaces The burner tube connection to the gas valve can leak gas when the main burner is on. This leaking gas can ignite, causing a minor flare-up, which could cause nearby combustibles to ignite. |
U.S. CPSC November 20, 2003 |
Planet 3 Recall of Television Stands Sold at Circuit City The television stand can tip over when a television is placed on it, possibly causing injuries to nearby consumers or death to young children. |
U.S. CPSC August 3, 2007 |
Window Blinds Sold Exclusively at Lowe's Stores Recalled for Repair by Springs Window Fashions Due to Strangulation Hazard The window blinds have a pull cord that is looped, posing a strangulation hazard to young children. |
U.S. CPSC September 21, 2004 |
Gruga U.S.A. Recall to Repair Office Chairs Sold At Staples Stores The legs on the base of the chair can break, posing a risk of injury to the user. |
U.S. CPSC October 17, 2002 |
W.C. Wood Company Recalls Dehumidifiers Internal wiring can abrade on metal parts, presenting a risk of electric shock to consumers if the insulation wears through. |
U.S. CPSC July 13, 2005 |
BJ Alan Co. Recall of Mammoth Smoke Fountain Fireworks The device can unexpectedly propel on the ground or unintentionally explode during use, posing a risk of burn injuries to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC August 24, 2010 |
Char-Broil Recalls Vertical Gas Smokers Due to Injury Hazard When the temperature setting is in "low," the smoker's hose/valve/regulator assembly does not allow sufficient gas to flow, causing the flame to extinguish. Gas continues to flow and build up inside the smoker. |
U.S. CPSC June 20, 2005 |
Midwest Cannon Falls Recall of Votive Candles The candles' wax can catch fire, causing a high flame. This can cause nearby combustibles to catch fire and result in burns to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC May 18, 2004 |
Kmart Recall of Martha Stewart Everyday Safety Matches These matches may ignite upon impact, posing a fire 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 22, 2005 |
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. Recall of Toy Sets Some of the toys in these trunks contain small parts, posing a choking hazard to young children. |
U.S. CPSC November 16, 2006 |
Scott Electric Co. Inc. Recalls Counterfeit Circuit Breakers Due To Fire Hazard If your Square D breaker does not match this description, it could be counterfeit and pose a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC November 18, 2004 |
Chicago 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. |
This Old House Michelle Brunner |
Vintage Screen-Door Charm on a Budget Add wood stock details to a simple door for a handsome upgrade. |
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. |
The Motley Fool January 27, 2006 Jack Uldrich |
Intel: Smaller Is Better A new 45-nanometer chip could give Intel a big technical advantage. The news won't immediately stem Intel's market-share losses or ignite a rally in its stock price, but it will certainly keep the heat on AMD. |
The Motley Fool September 24, 2004 Bill Mann |
Where'd the Term 'Blue Chip' Come From? Even at the turn of the century, there existed an unmistakable allusion between the stock market and gambling. What's funny, though, is that the only "chip" designation was for companies deemed to be the safest, well-known companies that had histories of making dividend payments. |
Salon.com September 13, 2000 Katharine Mieszkowski |
A chip named Fido It's the American dream all over again -- Pet Chips are the new Pet Rocks. |
The Motley Fool August 30, 2004 Rich Duprey |
Profiting From Moore's Law Intel develops a new chip that roughly doubles the number of transistors on a chip. Whether it's in the chip makers themselves, or in the picks and shovels of the industry, investors stand to make big profits from tiny chips. |