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U.S. CPSC
January 12, 2010 |
Lenmar Enterprises Recalls Rechargeable Batteries Sold for Cordless Phones Due to Fire and Burn Hazards The rechargeable batteries can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.   |
U.S. CPSC
February 22, 2007 |
Best Buy Co. Inc. Recalls Remote Controls Used With Insignia DVD Players Due to Burn Hazard If the batteries are placed backwards in the remote control with the positive and negative sides improperly switched, overheating can result and present a burn hazard. |
U.S. CPSC
March 3, 2009 |
Frontrow Recalls to Replace Rechargeable Batteries Sold with PA System Microphones Due to Burn Hazard The batteries can rapidly overheat, posing a burn hazard to the user. |
U.S. CPSC
August 18, 2009 |
Remote Switches Recalled by Woodstock International Due to Fire Hazard An incorrectly sized wire inside the remote switch can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
September 3, 2008 |
Cordless Screwdrivers Recalled by Menards Due to Fire and Burn Hazards The battery can overheat and ignite during charging, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. There is no protective device on the lithium battery to prevent overheating. |
U.S. CPSC
October 15, 2008 |
Toy Boats Recalled Due to Burn Hazard The two battery terminals can come into contact with each other, causing the battery to overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
November 9, 2006 |
Remote-Control Helix Micro Helicopter Toys Recalled for Burn Hazard The power supply controller can overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
August 20, 2009 |
DVD Players Recalled by Wal-Mart Due to Fire Hazard The DVD players can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
October 23, 2008 |
Gaming System Batteries and Recharging Station Recalled by LeapFrog Due to Burn Hazard The rechargeable batteries included with the Recharging Station can overheat if the gaming system is placed into the recharging base upside down, posing a burn hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
March 31, 2009 |
Clothing Irons Recalled by Conair Corporation Due to Fire Hazard The clothing iron can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
December 8, 2004 |
Technical Consumer Products Inc. Recall of Fluorescent Light Bulbs The bulbs can overheat and spark, posing a burn hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
August 18, 2009 |
Black & Decker Coffeemakers Recalled By Applica Consumer Products Due to Burn Hazard The coffeemakers can overheat and melt, posing a burn hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
December 18, 2006 |
Remote-Control Helicopter Toys Recalled Due to Burn Hazard The helicopter battery can overheat and catch fire, posing a burn hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
September 20, 2006 |
Advantus Corp. Recalls Desk Lamps Due to Burn Hazard The plastic near the bulb of these lamps can overheat and melt, posing a burn hazard to consumers who touch the hot plastic. |
U.S. CPSC
August 5, 2009 |
Paper Towel Dispensers Recalled By Global Plastics Due to Fire Hazard The dispenser's electric board can overheat posing a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC
October 14, 2008 |
Wireless Headset Batteries Recalled by GN Netcom Due to Fire Hazard An internal short circuit can cause the lithium-ion polymer batteries to overheat, posing a fire 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
July 2, 2008 |
Paintball Gun Adapters Recalled by RAP4 Due to Impact and Laceration Hazards The remote line adapter can burst when over tightened, posing serious impact and laceration hazards to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
June 18, 2009 |
SmartSpark Energy Systems Recalls Battery Equalizers Due to Fire Hazard The recalled equalizers can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
April 14, 2008 |
Hobby-Lobby Int'l Recalls Battery Chargers Used with Helicopters Due to Fire Hazard The lithium-polymer batteries can ignite while charging, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
August 19, 2004 |
Apple Recall of PowerBook Computer Batteries Apple has received four reports of batteries overheating, though no injuries have been reported. |
U.S. CPSC
June 24, 2004 |
Verizon Wireless Recall of Counterfeit Cell Phone Batteries Some LG-branded TM-510 batteries may be counterfeit and susceptible to overcharging, especially if used with a non-LG charger. The counterfeit batteries do not contain a safety device in the circuitry to prevent overcharging. They can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to users. |
U.S. CPSC
April 28, 2004 |
CFM Corporation Recall of Fireplace Remote Receivers The circuit board can overheat and catch fire, posing a burn and fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC
October 8, 2008 |
Coby Electronics Recalls Rechargeable Batteries Sold with Portable DVD/CD/MP3 Players Due to Fire Hazard The rechargeable batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
November 6, 2007 |
Laugh & Learn(TM) Kitchen Toys Recalled by Fisher-Price Due To Choking Hazard Pieces of the faucet or the clock hands can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. |
U.S. CPSC
November 9, 2004 |
Black Diamond Equipment Recall of Headlamp Batteries The headlamp battery may overheat, posing a burn or fire hazard to users. |
U.S. CPSC
April 26, 2010 |
Low Return Rate and Additional Reports of Fires Prompt Re-announcement of Coby Electronics Portable DVD/CD/MP3 Player Recalls The rechargeable batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
September 23, 2008 |
Euro-Pro and QVC Recall Deep Fryers Due to Burn Hazard The fryers can overheat, posing a burn hazard. |
U.S. CPSC
October 22, 2009 |
Coby Electronics Recalls Rechargeable Batteries Sold with Portable DVD/CD/MP3 Players Due to Fire Hazard The rechargeable batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
April 2, 2003 |
Raven Industries Recall of Handheld Remote Controls An internal component can overheat, presenting risks of fire or thermal burns to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
March 16, 2010 |
Remote Control Kits for Electric Fireplaces and Stoves Recalled by Dimplex North America Due to Fire and Burn Hazards The plug-in wall unit can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
August 27, 2008 |
Goodman Company Recalls Air Conditioner/Heat Pump (PTAC) Units Due to Fire Hazard The PTAC's power cords can overheat, posing a burn or fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC
October 17, 2006 |
Light & Motion Recalls Bicycle Light Batteries for Fire and Burn Hazards The battery, found in Light & Motion's 2004 ARC Li-Ion HID lighting system, can overheat, posing a fire or burn hazard to users. |
U.S. CPSC
August 19, 2008 |
Hobbico Inc. Recalls Batteries Used In Radio-Controlled Helicopters Due to Fire Hazard The rechargeable battery can overheat and catch fire while charging, igniting nearby combustible materials. This poses a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
October 28, 2010 |
Dollar Tree Recalls Children's Halloween Lanterns Due to Fire and Burn Hazards The bulb in the battery-operated lanterns can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
October 20, 2005 |
Dana Innovations Recall of Amplified Volume Controls The amplifier in the keypad of these in-wall amplified volume control keypads manufacturered by Dana Innovations, San Clemente, Calif., can overheat, posing a burn or fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC
February 25, 2010 |
Climate Control Footrests Recalled by Fellowes Due to Fire Hazard The footrest's fan can become blocked and overheat when used in the upright position, posing a fire hazard. |
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
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
February 17, 2006 |
Polycom Inc. Recalls Conference Phone Batteries for Fire Hazard These batteries can overheat, which could pose a fire or burn hazard. |
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
March 20, 2007 |
Casio(R) Inc. Announces Recall of Electronic Keyboards Due to Fire Hazard The recalled keyboards can overheat when in use, posing a fire 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
January 28, 2009 |
Outdoor Research Recalls Warming Gloves Due to Burn Hazard The glove's electric heating pad can short circuit and overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
October 9, 2003 |
Magic Cabin Recall of Wooden Toy Cars The wheels on the toy car can come off, posing a choking hazard to young children. |
U.S. CPSC
August 22, 2006 |
School Specialty Publishing Recalls Children's Science Kits for Thermal Burn Hazard The battery case in the science kit can overheat, posing a thermal burn hazard. |
U.S. CPSC
July 1, 2005 |
Two's Company Inc. Recall of Shell Candles Sea Urchin Shell Candles candles can burn at an excessive height or cause the outer shell to catch fire, posing a potential fire and burn hazard. |
U.S. CPSC
November 18, 2008 |
Lithium-Ion Batteries Used with Bicycle Lights Recalled By DiNotte Lighting Due to Burn Hazard A loose wiring connection and improper venting can cause the battery to overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
September 17, 2003 |
Children's Books Recalled by Simon & Schuster A plastic replica of a balloon attached to the book can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. |
U.S. CPSC
July 17, 2007 |
Sportsman's Warehouse Recalls Flashlights; Counterfeit Batteries Can Overheat, Posing a Fire Hazard The batteries packaged with the recalled flashlights are labeled as "Panasonic CR123A Industrial Lithium" and have been determined by Panasonic to be counterfeit. The counterfeit batteries can overheat and rupture, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. |
