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U.S. CPSC March 11, 2010	Noncontact Electrical Tester Recalled by Fluke Due to Shock or Burn Hazard The testers can fail to give an indication of live voltage, resulting in the operator falsely believing the electrical power is off, posing a risk of serious injury or death from electrical shock or thermal burns.
U.S. CPSC May 15, 2009	Digital Clamp Meters Recalled by Fluke Due to Shock Hazard The meters can fail to give an appropriate voltage reading, resulting in the operator falsely believing the electrical power is off, posing a shock, electrocution, or thermal burn hazard.
U.S. CPSC July 31, 2003	Ideal Industries Inc. Voltage Tester Recall Ideal has received 11 reports of these testers shorting out at higher voltages, resulting in the faceplate blowing off the units. Two users were burned when their units reportedly shorted out.
U.S. CPSC May 3, 2004	Fluke Corp. Recall of Electrical Testing Components The leads, which are used to connect probes to handheld digital multimeters when testing for the presence and amount of voltage present in electrical circuitry, can result in incorrect multimeter readings. This poses a serious shock or electrocution hazard if the consumer touches live wires that the meter has read as having no electrical current.
U.S. CPSC March 15, 2007	Amprobe Recalls Clamp Meters Due to Shock Hazard The meters can fail to give an appropriate voltage reading, resulting in the operator believing the electrical power is off, which can pose a risk of shock, electrocution, or thermal burn hazard.
U.S. CPSC December 14, 2010	Extech Instruments Recalls Digital Clamp and Multimeters due to Electrocution Hazard When the battery runs low, the meters can fail to give an accurate voltage reading, resulting in the operator falsely believing the electrical power is off or low. This poses an electrocution hazard.
U.S. CPSC August 1, 2002	Electrical Testing Meters Recalled by Greenlee Textron Inc. An incompatible grommet, located in the battery compartment to protect internal wires, can cause the meter to provide inaccurate voltage and current readings. A meter that inaccurately indicates zero voltage or current creates the potential for electric shock or an electrocution hazard.
U.S. CPSC January 14, 2003	American Power Conversion Corp. Recalls Back-Up Power Supply Systems The power supply device can fail, causing the unit to overheat, which may pose a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC September 8, 2009	Bandsaws Recalled by Grizzly Industrial Due to Shock Hazard Some of the recalled bandsaws do not have a grounding wire installed, which poses an electric shock hazard to consumers.
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 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 March 4, 2003	Computer Monitors Recalled by IBM The monitor's circuit board can overheat and smoke, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
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 September 25, 2003	Ceiling Fans Recalled by Vaxcel International Co. Ltd. About 80 of these units were improperly assembled with a metal sleeve that could cause exposed wiring. If this occurs, consumers are at an increased risk of receiving an electrical shock during installation or removal.
U.S. CPSC December 26, 2002	Madrigal Recall of Subwoofers A screw inside of the subwoofer can cause a high voltage short, which could cause a severe injury to consumers through an electric shock.
U.S. CPSC September 13, 2005	Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. Recall of Certain AC Adaptors Sold with Slim Version PlayStation 2 Systems The recalled AC adaptors can overheat and melt. This poses the risk of fire, burn and shock injuries to consumers.
U.S. CPSC September 25, 2003	Hand-Held Hair Dryers Recalled by Blason International Trading Corp. Some of these hair dryers do not have an immersion protection device on the power cord and could present a serious electrocution hazard if dropped in water.
U.S. CPSC June 30, 2010	Southern Technologies Recalls Drill Presses Due to Shock Hazard Wires in the motor housing can be pinched, posing a risk of electrical shock to the consumer.
U.S. CPSC August 22, 2007	Children's Charm Bracelets Sold by Buy-Rite Recalled Due to Risk of Lead Exposure The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
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 November 21, 2007	Children's Metal Jewelry Recalled by Buy-Rite Due to Risk of Lead Exposure The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
U.S. CPSC November 21, 2007	La Femme NY Inc. Recalls Children's Necklace and Earring Sets Due to Risk of Lead Exposure The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
U.S. CPSC December 5, 2007	Bell Racing Recalls Collectible Mini Racing Helmets Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard Surface paints on the recalled helmets contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Popular Mechanics September 2007	How to Properly Check the Juice in Your Car Battery There's more to checking a battery than simply testing the voltage and looking inside for low water.
U.S. CPSC December 12, 2007	Fishing Games Sold at Grocery Stores Recalled by Far East Brokers Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard The recalled game has parts that contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
U.S. CPSC July 5, 2007	Children's Metal Jewelry Recalled by Future Industries Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard The recalled metal jewelry sets contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
U.S. CPSC November 21, 2007	Metal Jewelry Sold by Family Dollar Stores Recalled Due to Risk of Lead Exposure to Children The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
U.S. CPSC February 17, 2011	Perfect Pullup Recalled by Perfect Fitness Due to Fall Injury Hazard The plastic handle on the recalled product can crack posing a fall injury hazard for the user.
U.S. CPSC March 13, 2007	Children's Necklaces Sold Exclusively at Accessories Palace Recalled by United Imports Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead, which is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
U.S. CPSC October 28, 2009	Sony Recalls Computer AC Adapters Due to Shock Hazard Insulation inside the AC adapter can fail over time, posing an electrical shock hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC July 2, 2008	RadioShack Recalls Power Supplies Due to Electrocution and Fire Hazards Incorrectly wired power supplies pose electrocution and fire hazards.
U.S. CPSC August 3, 2011	NexTorch Recalls Flashlight Batteries Due to Fire Hazard Batteries can overheat and rupture, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Military & Aerospace Electronics December 2008	ITT Interconnect Introduces Rugged Electrical Connectors for Transportation Applications ITT Interconnect Solutions is introducing electronic connectors for transportation applications called the Trident series.
Military & Aerospace Electronics November 2006	COTS military and avionics DC-DC converters The MTC noncustom converter is available in 5-, 15-, and 35-watt ratings.
IEEE Spectrum October 2010 Peter Fairley	An Easy Smart-Grid Upgrade Saves Power Conservation voltage reduction could be an easy win for smart grids
Popular Mechanics May 2009	How to Diagnose Car Electrical Problems by Tracing Voltage Drops Electricity shouldn't be daunting, especially when it comes to automotive wiring.
Military & Aerospace Electronics July 2004	New Products Fixed-Carbon-Composition Resistor... Miniature 40/60-Watt Power Supply... Three-Phase and Neutral EMC Filter... PolySwitch to Prevent Damage to Control Boards... Low Profile Switching Power Supplies... 150-Volt Rectifiers... etc.
Military & Aerospace Electronics October 2007	Aeroflex offers 3920 radio test set for TETRA and P25 The integrated 3920 digital radio test set with extended range and file management for analog, TETRA, and P25 technologies.
Military & Aerospace Electronics April 2007	Lambda Introduces Compact 960-Watt Modular AC-DC Power Supplies Called the NV-700 series, these power supplies are suitable for high-density medical, industrial, and test-and-measurement equipment.
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
Home Toys August 2005	Making a Case for Advanced AC Power Conditioning The sensitivity and sophistication of today's electronic circuits require serious AC power conditioning. Anything less is too costly to consider, and will limit the performance users demand.
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Military & Aerospace Electronics May 2007	LEA Offers Power-Distribution Panel for Mobile Satellite Communications Designed for mobile satellite communications, the PDP is light weight, portable, rugged, and simple to operate.