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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 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 July 17, 2003	Slow Cookers Recalled by Hamilton Beach and Proctor-Silex The handles on the base of the slow cookers can break, posing a risk of burns from hot food spilling onto 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.
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U.S. CPSC January 6, 2009	Viking Range Corp. Recalls Toasters Due to Shock Hazard Wiring inside the toaster can become loose and contact the toaster body, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC June 12, 2009	W.P. Appliances Inc. Recalls Wolfgang Puck Toaster Oven/Toasters The toaster oven can remain "on" after the toast pops up, posing a fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC April 22, 2004	Hamilton Beach Recall of Espresso/Cappuccino Makers The steam tube inside the espresso/cappuccino maker can burst under pressure, presenting a risk of injury to consumers. This can occur if the frothing nozzle becomes clogged and the espresso button is pushed while attempting to froth milk.
U.S. CPSC December 11, 2007	QVC 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.
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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.
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U.S. CPSC May 20, 2008	The Home Depot Recalls Candle Holders Due to Fire Hazard Sunlight passing through the glass portion can cause nearby flammable materials to ignite, posing a fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC March 30, 2005	Hamilton Beach/Proctor-Silex Inc. Agrees to Pay $1.2 Million Civil Penalty The penalty, which has been provisionally accepted by the Commission, settles allegations that the company failed to report to CPSC in a timely manner defects with three separate products: countertop toasters, juice extractors, and slow cookers.
U.S. CPSC July 22, 2011	Ross Stores Recalls Acacia Chairs Due to Fall Hazard The chair can collapse when weight is placed on it, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
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.
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U.S. CPSC October 19, 2005	International Comfort Products LLC Recall to Repair Packaged Gas Furnace and AC Units The unit's control board can ignite and, in certain units, can result in the ignition of flammable material adjacent to the unit.
U.S. CPSC November 15, 2001	Hamilton Beach Recall Juice Extractors The juice extractor's strainer basket and lid can break apart, posing a risk of injury to nearby consumers, who can be struck by metal or plastic.
U.S. CPSC September 8, 2010	Simms Fishing Products Recalls Wading Staffs Due to Fall Hazard The wading staff can collapse posing a fall hazard to consumers.
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U.S. CPSC April 29, 2008	Rio Brands Recalls High-Boy Beach Chairs Due to Fall Hazard The rear leg of the chair can break, posing a fall 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.
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U.S. CPSC November 17, 2005	Cooper Hand Tools Recall of Weller Heating Element used in Soldering Irons The housing of the heating element can unexpectedly leak hot metal, posing a serious risk of a burn injury to the user.
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.
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