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U.S. CPSC October 25, 2006	ITT Water Technology Inc. Expands Recall of Faulty Pumps for Fire Suppression Systems A mechanical part on these pumps was not fully secured. This can lead to the pump failing during use and an increased risk of fire damage. The pump itself does not pose a fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC January 6, 2011	ITT Water Technology Recalls Pumps Due to Electric Shock/Electrocution Hazard Sump pumps installed without ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protection can pose an electric shock or electrocution hazard if touched by the consumer.
U.S. CPSC February 14, 2007	Zoeller Pump Co. Recalls Septic Pumps Due to Shock Hazard The plug on the pumps could have a grounding problem that could pose an electrical shock hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC June 24, 2008	A. O. Smith Recalls Water Pump Motors Due to Fire Hazard The water pumps with the recalled motors are labeled as containing a one-horsepower motor, but actually contain a 3/4-horsepower motor. Under certain conditions, the smaller motor could overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC October 18, 2007	Additional Injuries Prompt Re-announcement of Sportsstuff Recall of Air Pumps The air pumps can overheat and explode during use, posing a risk of lacerations.
U.S. CPSC January 11, 2007	Sportsstuff Inc. Recalls Air Pumps for Laceration Hazard These air pumps can overheat and explode during use, posing a risk of lacerations to the user and nearby consumers.
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 20, 2008	Watts Water Technologies Recalls Rotor and Shaft Assemblies Due to Fire Hazard If the assembly was installed in a fire suppression system and remained in a closed position, sufficient water might not have been available in the event of a fire. This posed a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC October 2, 2003	Park Tool USA Recalls Bicycle Floor Pump The bicycle pump can become over-pressurized with air, forcing the handle to quickly and unexpectedly rise upward, possibly injuring the user.
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 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 May 3, 2007	Coast Spas and Franklin Electric Co. Recall Coast Spas Due to Fire Hazard The recalled spas have a circulating pump and motor assembly, which can overheat and pose a fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC March 28, 2007	Inflator Pumps Recalled By Stearns Inc. Due to Laceration Hazard The inflator pumps can explode during use, ejecting sharp plastic parts and posing a serious laceration hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC February 8, 2007	Toddler Pants Sets Sold Exclusively at Meijer Stores Recalled for Choking Hazard The zipper pull on the jacket can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
U.S. CPSC December 21, 2006	DEWALT Recalls Cut-Out Tools Due to Shock Hazard The cord wire in these units could be damaged internally, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC December 11, 2008	Commercial Frozen Food Merchandisers Recalled by Tyler Refrigeration Due to Fire Hazard Incomplete/incorrect light bulb installation can result in electrical arcing in the fixture, which can pose a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC February 18, 2010	Motor Controllers for Submersible Pump Systems Recalled by Franklin Electric Due to Shock Hazard The product label can lose adhesion, exposing the circuitry. This could pose a shock hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC May 25, 2011	Walmart Recalls GE Food Processors Due to Laceration and Fire Hazard The safety interlock system on the recalled food processor can fail; allowing operation without the lid secured which poses a laceration hazard. In addition, the product can emit smoke, or catch fire, posing a fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC November 7, 2007	Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps Recalled by Carrier Due to Fire Hazard An electric heater in the unit can break, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC January 25, 2007	Flojet Recalls VAC Pumps Sold With LeBleu 50-Gallon Bottled Water System for Shock Hazard A manufacturing defect can cause consumers to receive an electric shock when the metal housing is touched.
U.S. CPSC July 17, 2007	Injuries Prompt Recall of Combination Tire Inflator and Hand Pumps by Genuine Innovations The combination tire inflator and hand pump can shatter under pressure when inflating tires if there is a blockage in the tire valve, posing the risk of bruises, lacerations, and ringing in the ears to consumers.
U.S. CPSC June 14, 2011	General Electric, Sharp Recalls GE Air Conditioning and Heating Units Due to Fire Hazard An electrical component in the heating system can fail, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC August 22, 2007	Children's Charm Bracelets Sold by Buy-Rite Recalled Due to Risk of Lead Exposure 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 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 November 22, 2010	Camping Stoves and Equipment Recalled by Katadyn North America Due to Fire Hazard Damaged fuel lines and/or O-rings may cause fuel leakage, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC December 6, 2007	Basic Editions Girls' Clothing Sets Recalled by Kmart; Drawstrings at Waist Pose Entrapment Hazard The recalled pants have a drawstring at the waist that can pose an entrapment or entanglement hazard to children.
U.S. CPSC October 5, 2010	Fire Alarm Control Panels Recalled by Fire-Lite Alarms Due to Alert Failure The recalled fire alarm control panels used with an SLC-2LS expander module can fail to sound an alarm in the event of a fire.
U.S. CPSC October 21, 2009	Idea Village Recalls Wireless Light Switches Due to Fire Hazard The light switch receiver, which fits into the wall outlet, can overheat and pose a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC April 1, 2010	Agio International Recalls Outdoor Gas Fire Columns Sold Exclusively at Costco Due to Fire Hazard Gas can leak from connections in the column, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
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 August 3, 2011	NexTorch Recalls Flashlight Batteries Due to Fire Hazard Batteries can overheat and rupture, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC July 15, 2004	Snow Peak USA, Inc., Recall of Gas Camping Stoves to Replace Pumps Plastic parts in the pump connected to the camping stove can crack or become dislodged. The air tube on some of the pumps can become unglued and dislodged. Both of these failures can permit gas to leak.
U.S. CPSC November 22, 2005	International Playthings Inc. Recall of Toy Vehicles Small parts can detach, which pose a choking hazard to young children.
U.S. CPSC February 5, 2004	Meijer Distribution Recall of Children's Jackets The zipper pull on the jacket can come off and pose a choking hazard to small children.
U.S. CPSC November 19, 2004	Emerson Motor Co. Recall of 3.7-Inch Stators Under locked condition, it can become overheated and present a potential fire/shock hazard to consumers.
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 October 30, 2007	Target Recalls Home Patio Sets Due to Fall Hazard The chair can collapse when weight is applied to the front end of the arm rests, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC February 17, 2011	James Perse Recalls Jackets Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard The jackets fail to meet the federal flammability standard for wearing apparel, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC August 28, 2002	Bicycle Tire Floor Pumps Recalled by Todson Inc. The pressure gauge lens can separate from the pump and strike a consumer, causing injury.
U.S. CPSC February 8, 2011	Simplex Fire Alarm Control Panels Recalled by Tyco Safety Products Westminster Due to Failure to Alert Monitoring Centers The recalled fire alarm control panels can fail to send a signal to alert monitoring centers in the event of a fire.
U.S. CPSC July 9, 2003	Adjustable Beds Recalled by Select Comfort When exposed to severely cold temperatures and impact, such as may occur during shipping, the power cord insulation on the electric air pump can crack, creating a short-circuit or exposing live electrical wires and presenting a shock or electrocution hazard.
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Food Engineering April 3, 2007	Centrifugal Pump For food processors, Wright Pump's TRA 500 Series of sanitary centrifugal pumps feature stainless steel flange adapters.
Food Engineering July 30, 2009 Kevin T. Higgins	Tech Update: Intelligent Pumping Systems The rising importance of energy efficiency in manufacturing could give a boost to the intelligent pump.
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PC Magazine February 8, 2008 Erik Rhey	Gimme Two Fingers of Gas First there was pay-at-the-gas pump via credit card, a key fob you could swipe. Now there gas stations are developing a biometric system that uses your fingerprint to pay for gas.
Food Engineering April 3, 2007	Pump Tanks For food processors, Mokon's line of pump tanks features standard stainless steel construction.
Chemistry World November 3, 2011 Andrew Turley	Taming Osmosis for Steady Drug Delivery Inspired by how plants transport fluids, a German start up has developed a pump that uses osmosis to deliver a liquid drug without electrical power or mechanical parts.