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U.S. CPSC
December 5, 2007 |
Black & Decker Brand Toasters Recalled By Applica Consumer Products Inc. Due to Fire Hazard An electrical component in the toaster can overheat and ignite the circuit board, posing a fire hazard.   |
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
February 7, 2002 |
Honeywell Recalls Moveable Baseboard Heaters The heating element in these baseboard heaters can short-circuit and ignite combustible material under the heater, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers... |
U.S. CPSC
June 6, 2006 |
Applica Consumer Products Inc. Recalls Black & Decker Brand Coffeemaker for Fire Hazard The coffeemaker may not turn off as programmed, causing the unit to overheat and melt, and posing a risk of fire and burn injury. |
U.S. CPSC
June 30, 2011 |
Hamilton Beach Recalls Toasters Due to Fire Hazard The heating element in these toasters can remain energized indefinitely when an item is placed in the toaster which may ignite the contents, posing a fire hazard if the toaster is near flammable items. |
U.S. CPSC
April 19, 2002 |
SC Johnson Recalls Glade Extra Outlet Scented Oil Air Fresheners These Extra Outlet PlugIns may have been misassembled during manufacture, which could pose a risk of fire... |
U.S. CPSC
October 2, 2007 |
Salton Inc. and QVC Recall 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
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
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. |
U.S. CPSC
March 6, 2008 |
Hamilton Beach Recalls Toasters Due to Fire Hazard The toasters can remain "on" (energized) after popping up, and can ignite flammable items covering or in contact with the toaster, posing a fire hazard. |
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
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
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
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
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
June 23, 2009 |
Applica Consumer Products Inc. Recalls Black & Decker Spacemaker Coffeemakers Due to Burn Hazard The brew basket can shift out of alignment allowing hot water to overflow. This poses a scalding and burn hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
August 16, 2006 |
Black & Decker Expands Recall of Cordless Electric Lawnmowers Due to Fire Hazard An electrical component in the lawnmowers can overheat, posing a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC
August 20, 2002 |
Black & Decker Recalls Table Saws The motor housing on the saw may crack, posing a risk of electric shock to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
May 10, 2011 |
Telstar Recalls Energy-Saving Light Bulbs Due to Fire Hazard The light bulbs can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
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
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
September 9, 2010 |
Black & Decker Recalls Random Orbit Sanders Due to Laceration Hazard The black plastic disc (called the platen) that holds the sandpaper can fly off or break apart during use and the disc, or pieces of the disc, can hit the user or those nearby, posing a laceration hazard. |
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