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U.S. CPSC
July 2, 2002 |
PM International Recalls International Adapter Plugs The adapter plug can separate when the plug is removed, exposing live electrical conductors, posing an electric shock or electrocution hazard to consumers.   |
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
June 8, 2004 |
Targus Recall of International Plug Adapters The adapters may have an electrical wiring problem, posing a shock and fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
May 16, 2002 |
Speaker Power Adapters Sold with HP Computers Recalled by Philips Electronics The speaker power adapter's power cord connector is not grounded, posing a potential shock hazard to consumers... |
U.S. CPSC
May 31, 2005 |
Cables To Go Recall of Power Adapters Sold with Go!Data Drive Enclosures A component inside the adapters can overheat, posing a risk of fire or electrical shock. |
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
October 8, 2004 |
Dell Inc. Recall of AC Adapters for Notebook Computers The adapters can overheat, posing a risk of fire and electrical shock hazards to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
December 20, 2001 |
Flora-Lite Recalls Christmas Light Sets The lights' wires can be easily pulled out of the plugs and light sockets. The lights could pose electrocution and electric shock hazards to consumers and could pose a fire hazard... |
U.S. CPSC
September 2, 2004 |
IBM Recall of AC Adapters for Notebook Computers The adapters can overheat, cause damage to the circuit board and melt through the housing, which poses a fire and electrical shock hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
December 14, 2004 |
Psion Teklogix Corp.Recall of AC Power Adapters The adapters can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
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
October 28, 2008 |
Power Adapters Used with Notebook Computers Recalled by Battery-Biz Due To Burn Hazard The adapters can fail and overheat. This can pose a burn hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
August 23, 2007 |
AC Adapters Sold With Network Hard Drives Recalled by I-O Data Device USA Due to Burn Hazard The AC adapters can overheat or melt, posing a burn hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
April 30, 2010 |
Comarco Recalls Power Adapters for Laptops Due to Burn Hazard Faulty wiring can cause the connector tips to heat and melt the plastic encasing the connector tips, posing a burn hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
October 9, 2007 |
Toshiba Recalls AC Adapters sold with Portable DVD Players Due to Burn Hazard The AC adapters can fail, causing the portable DVD player to overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
December 13, 2001 |
Homemaster Recalls Outdoor Lighting Timers Outdoor Lighting Timers have reversed polarity in the wiring, potentially allowing a current to flow through a consumer's body, posing a shock hazard to consumers... |
U.S. CPSC
October 8, 2002 |
Thrifty Paper Co. Recalls Electric Fans These electric fans have undersized wiring, use a power plug that is not polarized, overheat and have an improperly sized grill, all of which could cause electrocution, electric shock, fire, and finger entrapment hazards to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
April 3, 2002 |
Lakewood Recalls Electric Heaters The electrical connections inside of the heater can become loose, causing the heater's metal frame to become energized. This poses a serious electric shock hazard to consumers... |
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
April 24, 2002 |
Power Saving Devices Recalled by Coast Energy Management The Power Planner is a device connected between motorized appliances and wall outlets that is intended to save electricity. These Power Planners have reversed polarity, posing a shock hazard to consumers... |
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
November 10, 2009 |
Power Adapters Used with IBM RDX Back Up Disk Hard Drives Recalled Due to Shock Hazard A plastic weld on the power adapters can fail and allow two parts to separate, exposing live electrical contacts. This poses a shock hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
January 23, 2002 |
MCM Recalls Electric Pressure Washers MCM International imported the pressure washers from a manufacturer in China who installed counterfeit ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) plugs on some of the units, without MCM's approval. GFCIs protect consumers against shock or electrocution... |
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
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
August 3, 2007 |
Rehvac Manufacturing Recalls Safety Relief Plugs Due to Injury Hazard; Plugs Used on Nitrous Oxide Systems and Heating and Air Conditioning Service Tools If the cylinder is overfilled and overheated it can burst, posing an injury 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
June 29, 2010 |
Radio Systems Corporation Recalls Power Adapters Sold with PetSafe(R) Heated Wellness Sleepers Due to Fire Hazard When the metal connector is removed from the bed, it can cause arcing between the coil spring and the connector, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
July 2, 2008 |
Paintball Gun Adapters Recalled by RAP4 Due to Impact and Laceration Hazards The remote line adapter can burst when over tightened, posing serious impact and laceration hazards 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
June 5, 2003 |
Nightlights Recalled by Trisonic The nightlight poses a serious electrocution, electric shock, burn and fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
September 12, 2002 |
Battery Chargers Recalled by Chargetek A manufacturing defect inside the charger can cause overheating of internal connections or external wiring, presenting a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC
May 11, 2004 |
E & B Giftware LLC Recall of Universal Electric Outlet Adaptor Plugs Multiple metal plugs can be extended from the product at one time. Consumers touching an exposed plug while the adaptor is inserted into an electric outlet can receive an electric shock. |
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
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
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 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
September 10, 2003 |
Easter Oil Lamps Recalled by DesignPac Inc. The oil lamp can tip over easily, posing a fire hazard. |
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
December 13, 2001 |
NBG International Recall Christmas Lights "Rice Light" decorative Christmas lights have undersize wire and could present electric shock or fire hazards... |
U.S. CPSC
March 4, 2009 |
Holiday Lights Recalled by Universal Distribution Center Due to Shock and Fire Hazard The lights have undersized wires that can easily pull out of the plugs and light sockets becoming exposed. This poses an electric shock and fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
December 20, 2002 |
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Recall of Motion Lamps Wires near the light's socket can become exposed, posing a risk of electric shock or electrocution to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
December 26, 2002 |
Brooklyn Lollipop Recall of Electric Fans These electric fans have undersized wiring, use a power plug that is not polarized, have an improperly sized grill, and overheat, all of which could cause electrocution, electric shock, fire, and finger entrapment hazards to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
July 1, 2004 |
Dell Inc. Recall of Power Adapters for Notebook Computers Using power cords not intended for these adapters can pose a shock hazard. |
U.S. CPSC
September 2, 2004 |
Target Recall of Electric Scooters Improper wiring can cause a short circuit, posing a fire hazard in the scooter. In addition, inadequate insulation may expose electrical wiring, which poses a shock hazard. |
U.S. CPSC
May 7, 2002 |
Electric Showerhead Hot Water Heaters Sold in Puerto Rico Recalled by Eugenio Serafin The heater coil's grounding screw does not sufficiently reduce the current through the water, posing an electrocution and shock hazard to the bather... |
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
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. |
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
February 20, 2002 |
Random House Recalls Children's Book The snap that secures the book could detach, posing a choking hazard to young children... |
