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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.
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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.
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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 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 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 April 2, 2009	Faulty Installation Instructions Prompt RadioShack Corp. Recall of Electrical Switches; Shock Hazard to Consumers The wiring diagram on the switch's package is incorrect. The Neutral and Line notation is reversed, posing a 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 August 19, 2009	Ridgid Table Saws Sold Exclusively at Home Depot Recalled by One World Technologies Due to Laceration Hazard The table saw's arbor shaft can fail when used with a stacked blade set (commonly known as a "stacked dado set"), which is used to cut grooves. The stacked blade set can be ejected from the saw, posing a potential laceration hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC September 2, 2004	Target Recall of Electric Scooters Improper wiring can cause a short circuit, posing a fire hazard in the scooter. In addition, inadequate insulation may expose electrical wiring, which poses a shock hazard.
U.S. CPSC August 30, 2007	B&F System Inc. Recalls Emergency Tool Kits Due to Fire and Shock Hazards Booster cables in the recalled kits can have undersized wiring and inadequate connections, posing a fire and shock hazard to consumers.
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 April 7, 2009	Simplicity Play Yards Recalled by Various Retailers Due to Fall and Entrapment Hazards One or more rails can collapse unexpectedly, posing a fall or entrapment hazard to young children.
U.S. CPSC August 8, 2007	Metal Folding Chairs Sold at Cost Plus World Market Stores Recalled Due to Collapse and Fall Hazards The chairs can collapse due to faulty rivets, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
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 February 19, 2008	Spiderman Water Bottles Sold Exclusively at Sears Recalled by Fast Forward Due to Choking Hazard Screws under the bottle's lid can come loose and fall into the cup, posing a choking hazard to children.
U.S. CPSC March 19, 2008	Salton Inc. Recalls Electric Toasters Due to Fire Hazard The toaster can turn on without bread in the slots and ignite items placed on top of it, posing a fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC November 26, 2008	Stainless Steel Pots Recalled by Ocean State Jobbers Due to Burn Hazard The stainless steel pots have metal handles that can detach during use, posing a serious burn 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 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 January 14, 2009	Toy Xylophones Recalled by The Land of Nod Due to Choking Hazard The pegs on the xylophone can break, posing a choking hazard to children.
U.S. CPSC June 28, 2007	Target Recalls Toy Barbeque Grills Due to Laceration Hazard The circular ash tray attached to the stainless steel legs of the grill could contain sharp edges, posing a laceration hazard.
U.S. CPSC August 15, 2007	Robert Bosch Tool Corp. Recalls Skil(r) Circular Saws Due to Laceration Hazard The trigger switch on the saw can be locked "on," or the switch can be turned on, without the use of the safety lock-out. This can cause unexpected operation of the saw, posing a risk of laceration.
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 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 27, 2009	Belkin International Inc. Recalls SurgeMaster Surge Protectors Due to Shock Hazard The molding of the plastic 360 degree rotating plug, which allows for easy cord movement, can crack or detach from the plug assembly, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
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 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 July 26, 2005	H&M Recall of Baby Denim and Knit Jackets The metal buttons can come loose and detach from these garments, posing a choking hazard to young children.
U.S. CPSC June 29, 2010	Radio Systems Corporation Recalls Power Adapters Sold with PetSafe(R) Heated Wellness Sleepers Due to Fire Hazard When the metal connector is removed from the bed, it can cause arcing between the coil spring and the connector, posing a fire and burn 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 January 11, 2005	SHURflo Recall to Repair Backpack Sprayers The power plug can corrode after extensive exposure to water and corrosive chemicals, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC October 9, 2007	Christmas Tree Shops Recalls Glitter Candles Due to Fire Hazard The candle's exterior glitter coating can ignite, posing a fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC March 4, 2009	Holiday Lights Recalled by Universal Distribution Center Due to Shock and Fire Hazard The lights have undersized wires that can easily pull out of the plugs and light sockets becoming exposed. This poses an electric shock and fire 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 August 20, 2009	Weight Watchers Recalls Plush Hungry Figures and Magnets Due to Puncture Hazard Sewing needles have been found in the stuffing of the Hungry Figures, posing a puncture hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC February 12, 2009	Disney Store Recalls Toy Tool Sets Due to Choking Hazard The tools contain eyes that can separate, posing a choking hazard to young children.
U.S. CPSC February 15, 2011	Nurses Choice Recalls Holiday Keepsake Newborn Mittens Due to Choking Hazard Decorations on the mittens can be pulled off, posing a choking hazard.
U.S. CPSC April 24, 2003	DesignPac Inc. Recall of Oil Lamps The glass wick holder can shatter when lit, posing a fire hazard.
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U.S. CPSC May 3, 2007	Battat Inc. Recalls Parents Magazine Toy Cell Phones for Choking Hazard The metal pin inside the hinge of the cell phone flip-top can fall out, posing a choking hazard to young children.
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 April 3, 2008	Goodman Manufacturing Co. Recalls Heating and Cooling Units Due to Fire Hazard The serial plates on the units contain inaccurate information that could result in the use of undersized installation wiring, posing a fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC November 21, 2007	Children's Snow and Sand Castle Kits by Paricon Recalled Due to Sharp Edges; Sold Exclusively at LL Bean The largest plastic castle block maker in the kit could crack at the handle during use, creating sharp edges that can pose a laceration hazard to young children.
U.S. CPSC April 1, 2009	Lakeshore Learning Materials Recalls Children's Toy Boxes Due to Choking Hazard The head of the stuffed butterfly toy can detach from the body, posing a choking hazard to children.
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 March 6, 2008	Portable Air Compressors Sold Exclusively at Advance Auto Parts Stores Recalled Due to Fire and Electrical Hazards The compressor's motor can overheat and ignite the protective cover, posing a fire hazard to consumers. Also, the cover might not prevent internal components from being touched, which poses an electrical shock hazard.
U.S. CPSC January 26, 2006	Fire Hazard with Oscillating Heater Sold in Wal-Mart Prompts Recall The wires inside the oscillating heater can short circuit and spark, posing a fire hazard to consumers.