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U.S. CPSC September 8, 2009	Bandsaws Recalled by Grizzly Industrial Due to Shock Hazard Some of the recalled bandsaws do not have a grounding wire installed, which poses an electric shock hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC January 11, 2006	Neptune Systems Recalls Power Strips for Shock Hazard The metal enclosure on the power strip is not properly grounded, which could result in an electrical shock.
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 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 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 October 6, 2004	New York Zion Trading Corp. Recall of Electric Fans The wiring is undersized and the power plug is not polarized, creating fire and shock hazards.
U.S. CPSC August 23, 2006	ITT Water Technology Inc. Recalls Faulty Pumps for Fire Suppression Systems The pump itself does not pose a fire hazard. But a mechanical part failure during its use could increase the risk of fire damage.
U.S. CPSC July 3, 2008	Outdoor Canopies Sold Exclusively at BJ's Wholesale Club Recalled by Wanda Technology Due to Fire Hazard The canopies fail to comply with a voluntary flammability standard could pose a fire hazard to consumers.
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 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 21, 2007	Cooper Lighting Recalls Fluorescent Shop Lights Due to Electrical Shock Hazard When the two prongs on the plug's electrical cord are touched simultaneously while lamps are installed, the light can pose an electric shock 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 June 21, 2005	DeWALT Recall to Repair Air Compressors Due to a wiring insulation defect, the unit may pose a possible shock hazard.
U.S. CPSC April 3, 2007	Mastex Recalls Foot Warmer Due to Burn Hazard The wiring in the foot warmer has a defect which can cause it to overheat. This poses a burn hazard to consumers.
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 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 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 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 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 August 22, 2008	Power Light Modules Recalled by GCI Technologies Due to Fire and Burn Hazards Internal wiring in the module's circuit boards is incorrectly installed, posing a risk of an electrical fire and burn hazards to consumers.
U.S. CPSC December 16, 2003	Wet/Dry Vacuums Recalled by Emerson Tool Company The exhaust blower ports on the wet/dry vacuums are large enough for a small child to reach inside and touch the spinning blower wheel. This poses a laceration hazard to small children.
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 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 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.
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 September 17, 2003	Bottled Water with Sport Caps Recalled by CCDA Waters LLC When pulled to open, the drinking spout on the sports cap can unexpectedly come off, posing a choking hazard for young children.
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 January 4, 2005	Royal Appliance Recall of Sweeper Vac(TM) The vacuum's rotor can lock and overheat during use causing a smoke and fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC November 26, 2004	Procter & Gamble Recall of Sweep+Vac Battery-Operated Vacuum Cleaner by Swiffer In some cases, when the vacuum cleaner is left in the "on" position, the rotor can lock up and cause the unit to overheat. This poses a smoke and fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC April 18, 2002	Estes Industries Recall of Air Powered Rockets The rockets' foam tips can break off exposing sharp edges that can cause face lacerations or eye injuries to consumers. The rocket systems also have weak pump handles that can break during use, posing a risk of hand lacerations to consumers...
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Food Engineering April 3, 2007	Pump Tanks For food processors, Mokon's line of pump tanks features standard stainless steel construction.
Popular Mechanics February 2007 Norman Becker	Sump Pump with Battery Power: Homeowners Clinic Battery-powered sump pumps are ideal for houses left unattended for extended periods, as well as for homes that experience frequent power outages.
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