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U.S. CPSC February 1, 2007	Maytag Recalls Dishwashers Due to Fire Hazard Liquid rinse-aid can leak from its dispenser and come into contact with the dishwasher's internal wiring which can short-circuit and ignite, posing a fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC June 3, 2010	Maytag Recalls Dishwashers Due to Fire Hazard An electrical failure in the dishwasher's heating element can pose a serious fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC June 29, 2005	LG Electronics and Sears, Roebuck and Co. Recall to Repair Refrigerators A faulty component in the condenser fan motor can short circuit. This could cause the condenser fan motor to overheat, posing a potential fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC June 2, 2005	Whirlpool Recall of KitchenAid Coffeemakers An internal electrical component of the coffeemaker can overheat and ignite, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC December 16, 2010	Fagor America Inc. Recalls Refrigerators Due to Fire Hazard The refrigerator's control board can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC November 2, 2010	Haier America Recalls Chest Freezers Due to Fire Hazard A capacitor in the freezer's circuitry can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC June 16, 2009	Viking Range Corporation Recalls Built-In Refrigerators Due to Injury Hazard; Doors Can Detach The refrigerator's doors can detach, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC March 21, 2007	Maytag(R) and Samsung(TM) Brand Front Loading Washing Machines Recalled Due to Fire Hazard Water leakage onto the electrical connections to the washing machine's thermal sensor could cause an electrical short and ignite a circuit board, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC January 27, 2010	Liebherr Recalls Built-In Refrigerators Due to Injury Hazard; Door Can Detach The refrigerator's door can detach, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC November 17, 2004	Maytag Corp. Recall of Jenn-Air Gas Cooktops The recalled cooktops have switches located too close to the gas tubing leading to the grill burner. Electrical arcing can cause the tubing to leak gas and ignite, resulting in a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC March 27, 2003	Maytag Corp. Recall to Repair Gas Ranges The range can experience a delayed ignition flashback fire in the upper oven, which poses a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC April 7, 2003	Kenmore Elite-Brand TRIO Model Refrigerators Recalled by Maytag Corporation A screw located inside the refrigeration compartment on the left side of the refrigerator frame could pierce through the electrical wire harness insulation and pose an electrical shock hazard.
U.S. CPSC July 30, 2009	Frigidaire Recalls Clothes Washers Due to Fire Hazard An internal defect in the washer's drain pump can cause heat to build up, posing a fire hazard to the consumer.
U.S. CPSC January 30, 2003	Large-Screen, Analog Projection Televisions Recalled by Zenith A tear in a gasket can cause coolant fluid to leak from the picture tube assembly. This can cause smoking, charring, and electrical arcing inside of the television, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC March 24, 2005	Whirlpool Recall of KitchenAid(R) Toasters An interruption of power to the toaster can cause the heating elements to unexpectedly self-start and could ignite any flammable items left on top of the unit, posing a fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC September 27, 2005	Maytag Corp. Recall of Washing Machines If these front-load Maytag washers are operated at maximum load capacity, the spinner could malfunction and break apart, posing a safety risk to consumers.
U.S. CPSC June 6, 2007	General Electric Recalls Gas Ranges Due to Fire Hazard These ranges have a design flaw that can cause an electrical arc between the wiring and griddle gas supply tube, 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 April 7, 2009	Stanley and Solarwide Industrial Recall Stud Sensors Due to Shock Hazard The stud sensor can fail to calibrate properly and detect AC electrical wires behind the wall, posing a shock hazard to the user.
U.S. CPSC August 11, 2005	The Holmes Group Recall of Tower Heater Fans The power cord on the units can fray or sever causing the fan to stop working and overheat. This could pose a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC March 11, 2005	Applica Consumer Products Inc. Recall of Black & Decker(R) Brand ProBlend(R) Blenders The blades can weaken or break during use while making frozen beverages. A broken blade presents a risk of injury if taken into the mouth or swallowed.
U.S. CPSC August 25, 2009	Pella Recalls Casement Windows Due to Impact Hazard The hinge can break, causing the window sash to fall out, posing a risk of injury to persons beneath the window.
U.S. CPSC September 27, 2005	W.C. Wood Company Inc. Recall of Upright Freezers and Single Door Refrigerators The defrost heater coil can become exposed inside the units, which poses a potential shock hazard to consumers. In some cases the exposed heater wire can also melt, or burn the unit's interior plastic food liner.
U.S. CPSC March 6, 2007	Weber-Stephen Products Recalls Gas Grills Due to Fire Hazard The gas hose attached to the side burner of the grill can crack or break off during shipping, causing it to leak gas when in use, which poses a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC November 13, 2006	ANSUL Recalls Fire Extinguisher that Could Fail to Operate The pick-up tube could crack if the extinguisher dropped, causing the tube to discharge improperly when activated and putting users at risk during a fire.
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.
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U.S. CPSC June 10, 2010	GE Recalls Front Load Washers Due to Fire and Shock Hazards A wire can break in the machine and make contact with a metal part on the washtub while the machine is operating, posing fire and shock hazards to consumers.
U.S. CPSC April 13, 2004	Nikko America Recall of Radio-Control Toy Trucks A problem with the circuit board causes the toy truck to overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard.
U.S. CPSC July 29, 2005	The Holmes Group Expands Recall of Slow Cookers The handles on the base of the slow cookers can break, posing a risk of burns from hot contents spilling onto consumers. The recall has been expanded to include all units manufactured before September 2004.
U.S. CPSC October 6, 2005	A.O. Smith Recall of Water Heaters The water heaters can accumulate soot on the burners, posing a fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC March 13, 2007	Toys "R" Us Recalls "Elite Operations" Toy Sets Due to Lead and Laceration Hazards These toys contain high levels of lead in the paint, which is toxic if ingested by young children. Also, the toys have sharp points, posing a laceration 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 August 3, 2007	Window Blinds Sold Exclusively at Lowe's Stores Recalled for Repair by Springs Window Fashions Due to Strangulation Hazard The window blinds have a pull cord that is looped, posing a strangulation hazard to young children.
U.S. CPSC March 1, 2005	Ginger Recall of Bathroom Light Fixtures The glass shades can separate from the light fixture, posing a risk that a consumer could be cut by the broken glass if the shade were to fall and break.
U.S. CPSC December 12, 2001	Baby Buzz'r International Recall Toy Baby Buzz'r The red, green and blue button covers on the toy can come off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
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