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U.S. CPSC March 20, 2003	Comarco Recall to Replace Detachable Plugs On Power Adapters The plug can break open and expose live wires, posing an electrocution or electric shock hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC November 6, 2001	Candlewick Press Recall Children's Board Books The plastic lamination on the "Bunny My Honey" board book may peel off, posing a choking hazard for young children.
U.S. CPSC December 14, 2010	Portable Table-Saws Recalled by Ryobi Due to Laceration Hazard The saw blade on the motor carriage could be misaligned, posing a laceration hazard.
U.S. CPSC July 2, 2003	International Adapter Plugs Recalled by Franzus Company LLC The adapter plug can separate, exposing live electrical conductors, posing an electrocution and shock hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC April 7, 2011	Active Leisure Tents Recalled Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Costco The tents do not meet the flammability label claim on the unit, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC August 30, 2007	Electric Heaters Recalled by Aloha Housewares Due to Fire Hazard The heater can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
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 October 27, 2009	Belkin International Inc. Recalls SurgeMaster Surge Protectors Due to Shock Hazard The molding of the plastic 360 degree rotating plug, which allows for easy cord movement, can crack or detach from the plug assembly, posing a shock 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 December 20, 2002	Zutano Inc. Recall of Stuffed Bunny Toys The buttons on the front of the bunnies' jacket can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
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.
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U.S. CPSC January 14, 2009	Toy Xylophones Recalled by The Land of Nod Due to Choking Hazard The pegs on the xylophone can break, posing a choking hazard to children.
U.S. CPSC December 15, 2006	Square D Recalls Safety Switches Due to Shock or Electrocution Hazard The safety switch can continue to supply electricity even after being placed in the "OFF" position. This poses the risk of an electric shock or electrocution 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 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 February 7, 2007	Conair Recalls Curling Irons for Shock and Electrocution Hazards The handle of the curling iron can come apart exposing its line cord, posing a shock or electrocution hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC December 12, 2001	Kids II Inc. Recall Pop Links Toys The tips on the links that snap together like a chain, can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
U.S. CPSC April 17, 2003	Thomson Recall of RCA Home Entertainment Amplifiers The amplifier can overheat due to a lack of ventilation, which can cause melting of the plastic front cover and pose a shock hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC May 3, 2005	Simplicity Inc. Recall of Cribs The white paint on the cribs can chip, posing a choking hazard to young children.
U.S. CPSC July 15, 2008	Bench Scale Adapters Recalled by American Weigh Scales Due to Fire Hazard The recalled bench scale adapters can smoke, catch fire and melt, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC June 20, 2002	UL United Recalls Electrical Paintings The electrical paintings can short circuit, posing a shock or fire hazard.
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.
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U.S. CPSC February 20, 2008	Portable Electric Heaters Recalled by Aloha Housewares Due to Fire Hazard The portable electric heater can overheat and melt plastic parts, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC August 28, 2007	Wolverine Recalls Caterpillar Logger Boots; Can Pose Shock Hazard To User Due to Mislabeling The recalled logger boots could be incorrectly labeled as resistant to electrical current. This poses a shock hazard to consumers who come in contact with an electrical current.
U.S. CPSC November 26, 2003	American Greetings Corp. Recall of Zipper Pulls The product could separate and detach from the zipper, posing a choking hazard to young children.
U.S. CPSC May 22, 2003	Ceiling Light Fixtures Recalled by Sea Gull Lighting Inc. The wiring in the lights can short, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
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U.S. CPSC August 8, 2007	Stubben Steeltec Horseback Riding Stirrups Recalled Due to Fall Hazard The stirrup's hinges can break, posing a fall hazard to riders.
U.S. CPSC March 4, 2003	Riding Lawn Tractors Recalled by Murray Inc. The fuel tank can crack and leak fuel, posing a burn and fire hazard to consumers.
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U.S. CPSC December 8, 2009	Snap Beads Recalled By Edushape Due to Choking Hazard The tip of the snap bead peg may break off under repetitive pressure, posing a choking hazard to small children.
U.S. CPSC February 7, 2008	West Music Recalls Egg-Shaker Toy Instruments Due to Choking and Aspiration Hazards The end cap can detach from the egg shaker and allow the small beads to spill out, posing choking/aspiration hazards to young children.
U.S. CPSC April 1, 2010	Agio International Recalls Outdoor Gas Fire Columns Sold Exclusively at Costco Due to Fire Hazard Gas can leak from connections in the column, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
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U.S. CPSC April 2, 2009	Best Buy Announces the Recall of Certain Insignia 26-Inch Flat-Panel LCD Televisions Due to Fire Hazard The television's power supply can fail, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC January 11, 2006	Neptune Systems Recalls Power Strips for Shock Hazard The metal enclosure on the power strip is not properly grounded, which could result in an electrical shock.
U.S. CPSC January 26, 2006	Fire Hazard with Oscillating Heater Sold in Wal-Mart Prompts Recall The wires inside the oscillating heater can short circuit and spark, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC June 5, 2003	Electric Heaters Recalled by Weather Works The electric heater can overheat internal plastic components and damage the wiring, posing a fire and electrocution hazard to 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.
U.S. CPSC September 13, 2007	Back to Basics Products Recalls Iced Tea Makers Due to Fire Hazard The iced tea maker's components can fail, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC May 12, 2008	Children's Rain Ponchos with Drawstrings Recalled by Daiso Due to Strangulation Hazard The garments have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children.
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 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 October 6, 2004	New York Zion Trading Corp. Recall of Electric Fans The wiring is undersized and the power plug is not polarized, creating fire and shock hazards.
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