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U.S. CPSC July 14, 2004	Georgia Boot Recall of Steel Toe Boots The boots may have been mislabeled to indicate that they are resistant to electrical current, which is incorrect. This may result in a serious shock or electrocution to consumers.
U.S. CPSC December 16, 2009	Timberland Recalls Children's Boots Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard The logo stamped onto the children's boot's insoles contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
U.S. CPSC August 18, 2011	C. O. Lynch Enterprises Inc. Recalls Itasca Fusion Hiker Boots Due to Foot Injury Hazard The boots could fail to provide the intended protection against compression and impact, posing the risk of a foot injury to consumers. The boots have hard composite toe material rather than steel.
U.S. CPSC October 2, 2007	Timberland Recalls Steel Toe Boots Due to Foot Injury Hazard The boots could fail to provide the intended protection against compression and impact, posing the risk of a foot injury to consumers.
U.S. CPSC October 13, 2004	LaCrosse Footwear, Inc. Recall of Work Boots The protective toe cap on the boots may not provide sufficient impact and compression protection. This could result in crushing, bruising, or other injury to the wearer's foot.
U.S. CPSC December 13, 2006	"See Kai Run" Brand Children's Boots Recalled, Snaps Pose Choking Hazard Metals snaps on the side closure of the boot can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
U.S. CPSC April 25, 2006	Rocky Shoes & Boots, Inc. Recall of Men's Safety-Toe Hiker Boots Because the boots may not comply with applicable safety standards for crush and impact resistance, consumers could suffer impact foot injuries.
U.S. CPSC April 29, 2009	HMI Industries Recalls Floor Cleaners Due to Burn Hazard The recalled cleaners' wiring can overheat, causing electrical arcing and melting. This poses a burn hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC July 2, 2003	International Adapter Plugs Recalled by Franzus Company LLC The adapter plug can separate, exposing live electrical conductors, posing an electrocution and shock 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 December 10, 2009	OSRAM SYLVANIA Recalls Portable Nightlights Due to Electric Shock Hazard The bottom plastic cover on the recharging base of the portable nightlight can break, exposing internal electrical components. This poses an electric shock hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC September 30, 2008	Wal-Mart Recalls General Electric Toasters Due to Fire and Shock Hazards An electrical short circuit can occur between the heating element and the bread cage, posing a fire and electrical shock hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC March 3, 2010	Outdoor Lighting Fixtures Recalled by American Electric Lighting Due to Shock Hazard Improper wiring in the light fixtures poses a shock hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC August 8, 2007	Stubben Steeltec Horseback Riding Stirrups Recalled Due to Fall Hazard The stirrup's hinges can break, posing a fall hazard to riders.
U.S. CPSC November 16, 2006	Desk Lamps Sold at Office Depot Recalled for Shock Hazard The sheath that protects the electrical cord can become improperly aligned during lamp assembly, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC July 22, 2008	Indoor Lighting Fixtures Recalled by Lithonia Lighting Due to Fire Hazard A thermal protector could be missing from the lighting fixtures, posing a risk of overheating and fire.
U.S. CPSC January 9, 2008	Intermatic Recalls Digital Timers Due to Electrical Shock Hazard The recalled timers could have been wired incorrectly, which poses an electrical shock hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC March 8, 2011	Sanus Elements Surge Protectors Recalled by Milestone AV Technologies Due to Shock Hazard Improper grounding of the case and inadequate insulation for the circuit breaker poses an electrical shock hazard to consumers.
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 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 September 2, 2004	IBM Recall of AC Adapters for Notebook Computers The adapters can overheat, cause damage to the circuit board and melt through the housing, which poses a fire and electrical shock hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC February 7, 2007	Conair Recalls Curling Irons for Shock and Electrocution Hazards The handle of the curling iron can come apart exposing its line cord, posing a shock or electrocution hazard to consumers.
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 December 30, 2008	Faulty Instructions Prompt Recall of Electrical Wiring How-to-Books by The Taunton Press; Shock Hazard to Consumers The books contain several errors in the technical diagrams that could lead consumers to incorrectly install or repair electrical wiring, posing an electrical shock hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC July 30, 2009	Sherwin-Williams Recalls Purdy Scrapers Due to Laceration Hazard The recalled scraper's body can break away from the handle when struck against a hard object. This poses a laceration hazard to users.
U.S. CPSC March 7, 2006	Espresso Machines Recalled for Fire Hazard The electrical connectors in the C1000 Capresso Automatic Coffee Center espresso machine can erode, posing a fire hazard.
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 October 15, 2008	Fujifilm Recalls Battery Chargers Due to Shock Hazard The plastic portion of the unit's power plug can crack or detach, posing an electrical shock hazard to consumers.
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 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 February 15, 2006	Espresso Makers Recalled Due to Fire Hazard The electrical connectors in the espresso machine can erode, posing a fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC September 13, 2007	Back to Basics Products Recalls Iced Tea Makers Due to Fire Hazard The iced tea maker's components can fail, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC February 18, 2005	Target Corp. Recall of Women's Boots The heel on the boot can detach from the sole while in use, causing the consumer to fall.
U.S. CPSC December 15, 2006	Square D Recalls Safety Switches Due to Shock or Electrocution Hazard The safety switch can continue to supply electricity even after being placed in the "OFF" position. This poses the risk of an electric shock or electrocution hazard 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 March 21, 2007	Home Decorators Collection Recalls Wall Sconces Due to Electrical Shock Hazard A missing back plate exposes consumers to live wires, posing a risk of electrical shock to consumers changing the light bulb.
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 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 March 11, 2010	Noncontact Electrical Tester Recalled by Fluke Due to Shock or Burn Hazard The testers can fail to give an indication of live voltage, resulting in the operator falsely believing the electrical power is off, posing a risk of serious injury or death from electrical shock or thermal burns.
U.S. CPSC March 30, 2006	Espresso Machines Recalled for Fire Hazard Jura Impressa Automatic Coffee Center Espresso Machines are being recalled because the electrical connectors in the machine can erode, posing a fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC August 20, 2008	Electrical Wire Splices Recalled Due to Shock and Fire Hazards The splice can fail to hold the wires adequately together, posing a shock and fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC January 15, 2008	Toy Wrestler Figures Recalled by A.A. of America Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard The surface paint contains high levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
U.S. CPSC November 7, 2007	Additional Spinning Top Recalled by Schylling Associates Due To Violation of Lead Paint Standard Surface paint on the wooden handle of the top contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
U.S. CPSC April 18, 2007	Lamson & Sessions Recalls Floor Electrical Outlets Due to Shock or Electrocution Hazards The recalled floor boxes are wired incorrectly resulting in reverse polarity. This poses a shock or electrocution hazard to consumers.
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 July 14, 2009	Rossignol Recalls Cross-Country Boots Due to Fall Hazard The boot's sole could separate from the upper boot during use, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC October 18, 2007	Payless ShoeSource Recalls Girls' Boots Due to Fall Hazard The guitar-shaped zipper pulls on each boot can interlock while a child is walking, causing the child to trip and fall.
U.S. CPSC August 30, 2007	Electric Heaters Recalled by Aloha Housewares Due to Fire Hazard The heater can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC June 27, 2008	Hewlett-Packard Co. Recalls Fax Machines Due to Fire Hazard An internal electrical component failure can cause overheating of the product posing a risk of burn or fire.
U.S. CPSC October 31, 2007	Halloween "Ugly Teeth" Recalled By Amscan Inc. Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard The surface paint on the teeth contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.