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U.S. CPSC
July 16, 2009 |
Steam Cleaners Recalled by Thane International Due to Shock and Burn Hazards The power cord can unexpectedly wear down and expose the wiring, posing a shock.   |
U.S. CPSC
March 9, 2004 |
Tristar Products Inc. Recall of Revised Design Steam Cleaner Hot water and steam can escape from the steam cleaner's handle and inner hose, posing a burn hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
July 6, 2004 |
Euroflex Americas Inc., and QVC Recall of Steam Cleaners Some of the attachments are missing an "O" ring in the handle, allowing hot steam and water to escape, posing a burn hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
January 21, 2010 |
Lysol Steam Cleaning Mop Recalled by Conair Corp. Due to Burn and Laceration Hazards Hot water mixed with Lysol can forcefully spurt out and rupture the housing unit, posing a burn hazard and a laceration hazard to consumers from the broken housing unit. |
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
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
February 11, 2005 |
BISSELL Recall to Repair Upright Carpet Cleaners The carpet cleaner's metal upper handle can pose an electric shock hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
July 21, 2009 |
Elliptical Exercise Gliders Recalled by Thane Due to Fall Hazard; New Instructions to Be Provided An incorrectly installed spring washer can put undue stress on bolts, causing them to loosen, which poses a fall hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
August 24, 2010 |
Williams-Sonoma Recalls Baby Bottle Warmers Due to Burn Hazard The bottle warmers can overheat liquids and baby food, posing a burn hazard to adults and babies. |
U.S. CPSC
November 9, 2005 |
Thane International Recall of Perfect Air Ultra Air Purifiers An overheating capacitor in these air purifiers can cause arcing in a connecting wire which poses the risk of fire. |
U.S. CPSC
January 24, 2005 |
Research Products Corp. Recall of Electronic Air Cleaners The air cleaner's plastic inner housing and filter are not flame-resistant. If electrical arcing occurs in the cleaner, a fire can develop. This poses a risk of burn injuries and property damage. |
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
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
April 14, 2005 |
Maytag Corp. Recall of Hoover Self-Propelled Upright Vacuum Cleaners The recalled vacuums have defective on-off switches that can overheat the handle and toolholder areas of the vacuum, resulting in a fire hazard. |
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
May 27, 2010 |
Hoover Recalls Upright Vacuum Cleaners Due to Fire and Shock Hazards The power cord is not properly routed or securely seated in the cord rewind assembly allowing the power cord to be pulled loose. This poses fire and shock hazards. |
U.S. CPSC
January 12, 2007 |
Hoover Company Fined $750,000 for Failing to Report Fire Hazard with Vacuum Cleaners Company failed to report to CPSC the sale of vacuum cleaners with defective on-off switches that can overheat and cause the vacuum cleaner to catch fire. |
