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U.S. CPSC May 1, 2008	QVC Recalls Space Heaters Due to Fire Hazard The unit can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
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U.S. CPSC September 23, 2008	Euro-Pro and QVC Recall Deep Fryers Due to Burn Hazard The fryers can overheat, posing a burn hazard.
U.S. CPSC June 14, 2006	Electronic Pressure Cookers Sold by QVC Recalled Due to Burn Hazard The lid on these pressure cookers can open prematurely while contents are under pressure, and hot contents can be expelled posing a burn hazard.
U.S. CPSC October 14, 2010	Ryobi Recalls Cordless Drills Due to Fire Hazard The switch on the cordless drill can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC February 18, 2010	Kikkerland Design Recalls Foldable Step Stools Sold By QVC Due to Fall Hazard The step stools can crack or break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC August 5, 2004	Select Brands Inc. Recall of Corningware Slow Cookers The heating element can drop to the bottom of the unit and melt through the plastic outer shell posing burn and fire hazards.
U.S. CPSC January 5, 2007	Family Dollar Stores Recalls Oscillating Ceramic Heater for Fire Hazard The heaters can overheat and smoke, which could pose a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC December 18, 2006	Remote-Control Helicopter Toys Recalled Due to Burn Hazard The helicopter battery can overheat and catch fire, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
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 September 12, 2007	Keystone Manufacturing Co. and QVC Recall Convection Ovens with Rotisserie Due to Fire and Electrical Shock Hazards Wires behind the control panel can overheat, posing fire and electric shock hazards.
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 19, 2006	Drinking Glasses Sold by QVC Recalled Due to Laceration Hazard The inner walls of the double-walled glasses can break during use, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC October 22, 2009	Coby Electronics Recalls Rechargeable Batteries Sold with Portable DVD/CD/MP3 Players Due to Fire Hazard The rechargeable batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
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.
U.S. CPSC May 5, 2005	Holmes Group Recall of Portable Electric Heaters Some heaters have improperly crimped wires which can result in overheating and a potential thermal burn or fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC February 27, 2007	Sportcraft Recalls Inflatable Bounce Houses Due to Impact Injury Hazard The fan and the plastic housing surrounding the fan can break apart during use of the inflatable bounce house, posing a risk of impact injury to consumers.
U.S. CPSC October 8, 2008	Coby Electronics Recalls Rechargeable Batteries Sold with Portable DVD/CD/MP3 Players Due to Fire Hazard The rechargeable batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC August 20, 2009	DVD Players Recalled by Wal-Mart Due to Fire Hazard The DVD players can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC August 5, 2009	Paper Towel Dispensers Recalled By Global Plastics Due to Fire Hazard The dispenser's electric board can overheat posing a fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC February 24, 2006	Remote Control Flying Saucers Sold by QVC Recalled for Fire Hazard The battery charger cord sold with these flying saucers can overcharge and cause the toy to overheat, posing a risk of fire.
U.S. CPSC August 11, 2009	Wii(tm) Battery Recharge Stations Recalled by Griffin International Due to Burn and Fire Hazards The battery pack can overheat, posing a burn or fire hazard to the consumer.
U.S. CPSC March 3, 2009	Frontrow Recalls to Replace Rechargeable Batteries Sold with PA System Microphones Due to Burn Hazard The batteries can rapidly overheat, posing a burn hazard to the user.
U.S. CPSC July 2, 2003	Electric Blankets Recalled by Perfect Fit Industries These blankets can overheat, posing a risk of burn injuries to consumers, especially when the blanket is folded or bunched.
U.S. CPSC September 3, 2008	Cordless Screwdrivers Recalled by Menards Due to Fire and Burn Hazards The battery can overheat and ignite during charging, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. There is no protective device on the lithium battery to prevent overheating.
U.S. CPSC July 13, 2005	BJ Alan Co. Recall of Mammoth Smoke Fountain Fireworks The device can unexpectedly propel on the ground or unintentionally explode during use, posing a risk of burn injuries to consumers.
U.S. CPSC November 15, 2004	RMM Corporation Recall of BLACK CAT Electric Pressure Washers The electric motor in the pressure washer can overheat and melt the housing, possibly igniting nearby flammable materials or exposing live electrical parts.
U.S. CPSC October 2, 2009	Paula Deen Cast Iron Cookware Sold by QVC Recalled Due to Burn and Laceration Hazards; Distributed by Meyer Trading Co. LTD The recalled cookware can crack or shatter, posing burn and laceration hazards to consumers.
U.S. CPSC March 29, 2006	Radio Control Toy Trucks Sold by QVC Recalled for Fire Hazard Electrical circuits within the truck can overheat causing the toy to overheat, posing a risk of fire.
U.S. CPSC August 19, 2008	Hobbico Inc. Recalls Batteries Used In Radio-Controlled Helicopters Due to Fire Hazard The rechargeable battery can overheat and catch fire while charging, igniting nearby combustible materials. This poses a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC December 11, 2007	Gamenamics Inc. Recalls Air-Powered Hockey Tables Due to Burn Hazard The hockey table's wires can overheat or melt, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC June 26, 2008	Westminster Inc. Recalls Remote-Controlled Helicopter Toys Due to Risk of Fire The rechargeable battery inside the helicopter can overheat. This can result in the helicopter's body melting, as well as a risk of fire or burns to consumers.
U.S. CPSC July 6, 2004	Euroflex Americas Inc., and QVC Recall of Steam Cleaners Some of the attachments are missing an "O" ring in the handle, allowing hot steam and water to escape, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC September 21, 2004	Gruga U.S.A. Recall to Repair Office Chairs Sold At Staples Stores The legs on the base of the chair can break, posing a risk of injury to the user.
U.S. CPSC September 10, 2008	Remote-Controlled Helicopter Toys Recalled by Protocol Due to Fire and Burn Hazards The rechargeable battery inside the helicopter can overheat. This can result in the helicopter's body melting, as well as a risk of fire or burns to consumers.
U.S. CPSC March 27, 2007	QVC Inc. Recalls "Quacker Factory" Robes for Burn Hazard The robes fail to meet Federal flammability requirements. Should the robe come in contact with an ignition source, such as a stove burner, candle flame or cigarette lighter, it could catch fire and possibly cause serious burns to consumers.
U.S. CPSC December 10, 2003	Pressure Washers Recalled by S.K. Enterprises Strategy 1500 PSI Mobile Pressure Washers can overheat, posing a potential for fire and personal injury.
U.S. CPSC October 23, 2008	Gaming System Batteries and Recharging Station Recalled by LeapFrog Due to Burn Hazard The rechargeable batteries included with the Recharging Station can overheat if the gaming system is placed into the recharging base upside down, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
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.
U.S. CPSC December 23, 2010	QVC Recalls Spinning Candle Holders Due to Fire Hazard The candle holders can catch fire, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC January 11, 2007	Pumpkin Candle Holders Sold by QVC Recalled Due to Laceration Hazard The product can crack, break or shatter when used with the tea light candles that accompany them, yielding sharp pieces of glass that pose a laceration hazard.
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 16, 2005	JS Products and Mac Tools Recall of Cordless Drill/Drivers The battery packs on these drill/drivers can overheat, expand and possibly rupture, creating an explosion or thermal burn hazard.
U.S. CPSC May 12, 2010	Remote-Controlled Helicopters Recalled by Imagine Nation Books Due to Fire and Burn Hazards The rechargeable battery inside the helicopters can overheat, igniting the helicopter and posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
U.S. CPSC November 22, 2005	International Playthings Inc. Recall of Toy Vehicles Small parts can detach, which pose a choking hazard to young children.
U.S. CPSC November 9, 2006	Remote-Control Helix Micro Helicopter Toys Recalled for Burn Hazard The power supply controller can overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC October 21, 2009	Idea Village Recalls Wireless Light Switches Due to Fire Hazard The light switch receiver, which fits into the wall outlet, can overheat and pose a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC May 9, 2007	Halogen Table Lamps Sold at Lowe's Stores Recalled Due to Fire Hazard These lamps can short circuit, posing a fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC December 20, 2007	DeWALT Recalls Cordless Drills due to Fire Hazard The trigger switch of the cordless drill can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC June 4, 2008	QVC Recalls Tomato Planters Due to Collapse Hazard The legs on the bottom of the planter can detach when the planter is moved or becomes unbalanced. This could cause the planter to fall and injure bystanders.