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U.S. CPSC
February 12, 2004 |
Lamson & Sessions Inc. Announce Recall of Drop-In Floor Box The recalled floor boxes contain undersized wires and are wired with the polarity reversed. These problems present a risk of shock or electrocution and a possible fire hazard.   |
U.S. CPSC
May 16, 2002 |
Extension Cords Recalled by E-filliate Inc. The cords have reversed polarity, which can present electric shock and electrocution hazards to consumers... |
U.S. CPSC
August 17, 2010 |
Powertec Recalls to Repair Leverage Gyms Due to Injury Hazard Detachment of the exercise workbench from the gym system causes instability, posing a risk of injury to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
May 22, 2003 |
Extension Cords Recalled by United General Supply Co. The extension cords have undersized conductors and no over-current protection which causes overheating, presenting a shock and fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC
December 23, 2003 |
Family Dollar Services Inc. Recall of Extension Cords Use of these extension cords could result in an electric shock or electrocution to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
October 1, 2010 |
Home Improvement Books Recalled by Oxmoor House Due to Faulty Wiring Instructions; Shock and Fire Hazards to Consumers The books contain errors in the technical diagrams and wiring instructions that could lead consumers to incorrectly install or repair electrical wiring, posing an electrical shock or fire hazard to consumers. |
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, 2002 |
Extension Cords Recalled by STK International The cords have undersized wires, presenting a shock hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
September 13, 2006 |
Pride Products Recalls Counterfeit Extension Cords Due to Fire Hazard The counterfeit extension cords have undersized wiring and no fuse in the cord to provide over-current protection, which can cause overheating and pose a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC
January 8, 2010 |
Home Improvement Books Recalled by Oxmoor House Due to Faulty Wiring Instructions; Shock or Fire Hazard to Consumers The books contain errors in the technical diagrams and wiring instructions that could lead consumers to incorrectly install or repair electrical wiring, posing an electrical shock or fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
September 17, 2008 |
Hanashop Recalls Counterfeit Power Cords Due to Fire and Shock Hazard; Sold Exclusively on eBay The power cord wires are significantly undersized and allow incorrect insertion of the power plug, posing a risk of fire and/or shock to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
March 8, 2007 |
Dollar Stop Plus Recalls Extension Cords for Fire, Shock, Electrocution Hazards These extension cords have undersized wiring, and fail to connect properly at the plug and receptacle ends. This poses fire, shock and electrocution hazards to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
August 10, 2006 |
Dollar Tree Stores Recall Counterfeit Extension Cords Due to Shock Hazard The counterfeit extension cords could have undersized wire and substandard insulation, which can cause overheating, resulting in a possible shock hazard. |
U.S. CPSC
September 8, 2011 |
Target Recalls to Repair Embark Resistance Cords Due to Injury Hazard A black plastic ball attached to the resistance cord's door anchor can unexpectedly release and strike the user, posing an injury hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
March 31, 2010 |
Howard Berger Recalls Extension Cords and Power Strips Due to Fire Hazard The extension cords and power strips have inadequate coating material around the cords and copper conductors that are smaller than required, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
February 11, 2011 |
Two Strangulation Deaths Prompt Summer Infant to Recall Video Baby Monitors with Cords; Firm to Provide New On-Product Label & Instructions The cords can present a strangulation hazard to infants and toddlers if placed too close to a crib. |
U.S. CPSC
April 29, 2003 |
CPSC Says Deadly Products Are Still In Use Despite Warnings and Recalls Agency releases "most hazardous" list and urges home inspections |
U.S. CPSC
May 11, 2005 |
Midwest Folding Products Recall to Repair Optional Guard Rails on Standing Choral Risers Choral risers equipped with an optional guard rail can tip over under certain loading conditions, which poses a risk of injury from falling from the risers. |
This Old House
November 2007
Natalie Rodriguez |
Protecting Old Wires Overloading a home's wiring system and taking DIY shortcuts are two of the major reasons behind the 32,000 electrical fires that occur in homes each year. |
AboutSafety
March 29, 2001 |
Preventing Electrocution Due To Damaged Receptacles And Connectors Damaged receptacles may physically permit improper electrical connections to be made, negating the intended safeguards designed into them. Furthermore, workers may not recognize a hazard of electrocution associated with the use of worn or damaged receptacles and connectors. |
This Old House
Josh Garskof |
Shocking Truths The top 10 wiring problems and what to do about them |
U.S. CPSC
January 13, 2009 |
Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall of Window Blinds Sold at Cost Plus and World Market Stores These shades have a looped pull cord and exposed inner cords on the back of the shade. Looped pull cords and exposed inner cords on roman shades present a strangulation hazard. |
Popular Mechanics
March 24, 2009 |
How to Fix Broken Electrical Outlets Hang a power strip... Lamp plug fall-out... Finding which fuse has blown... Extension-Cord rules... etc. |
U.S. CPSC
August 26, 2009 |
Near Strangulation of Children Prompts Recall of Roman Shades; Sold Exclusively at Pottery Barn Kids Strangulations can occur when a child places his/her neck between the exposed inner cord and the fabric on the backside of the blind or when a child pulls the cord out and wraps it around his/her neck. |
