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U.S. CPSC January 31, 2007	Hong Teng Trading (USA) Inc. Recalls Electric Oil Lamps Due To Shock and Fire Hazards The power cord is not polarized and is undersized. The power cord is not correctly secured and there is no strain relief on the switch housing. Additionally, the switch housing is not flame-retardant. As a result of these issues, the lamps pose shock and fire hazards.
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 April 24, 2003	DesignPac Inc. Recall of Oil Lamps The glass wick holder can shatter when lit, posing a fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC October 20, 2009	Wincraft Inc. Recalls Sports Themed Lamps Due to Fire, Burn and Shock Hazards An electrical problem with the lamps can pose fire, burn and shock hazards 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 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 May 18, 2004	Genan Import Recall of Kinetic Lighting Pictures These pictures have inadequate construction, incorrect wiring, and use flammable materials, all of which pose fire and electric shock hazards 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 5, 2003	Nightlights Recalled by Trisonic The nightlight poses a serious electrocution, electric shock, burn and fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC January 10, 2008	Torchiere Lamps Recalled By L G Sourcing Due to Fire Hazard; Lamps Sold Exclusively At Lowe's Stores A short circuit in the lamps' wiring can pose a fire hazard 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 12, 2004	Chicago Wholesale & Imports Recall of Electric Pictures These pictures have inadequate construction, incorrect wiring, and use flammable materials, all of which pose fire and electric shock hazards to consumers.
U.S. CPSC October 4, 2007	Dollar General Recalls Tumblers Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard Surface paint on the center of the eyes of some of the cups can contain high levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
U.S. CPSC August 8, 2006	ElectroPlasma Lamps Sold at Spencer Gifts Stores Recalled for Fire Hazard Arcing between an object and the removable cover of the lamp can pose a fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC May 17, 2007	Currey & Company Recalls Lamps Due to Shock, Fire Hazards The light sockets on these lamps have a defect, which poses electrical shock and fire 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 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 November 21, 2007	Cooper Lighting Recalls Fluorescent Shop Lights Due to Electrical Shock Hazard When the two prongs on the plug's electrical cord are touched simultaneously while lamps are installed, the light can pose an electric shock hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC February 16, 2007	Currey & Company Recalls Lamps Due to Fire Hazard The light sockets on these Thomasville Table and Floor Lamps have a defect that poses electrical shock and fire hazards.
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 January 29, 2009	Skull-And-Crossbones Necklaces Recalled By Spencer Gifts Due to Risk of Lead Exposure The skull and metal clasp of the necklace contain high levels of lead. Lead can be toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
U.S. CPSC September 20, 2006	Advantus Corp. Recalls Desk Lamps Due to Burn Hazard The plastic near the bulb of these lamps can overheat and melt, posing a burn hazard to consumers who touch the hot plastic.
U.S. CPSC March 15, 2006	Coca-Cola ElectroPlasma Lamps Sold at Rite Aid Recalled for Burn Hazard There is a burn hazard caused by an electric arc between the metal bottle cap and a human contact point.
U.S. CPSC December 15, 2010	Lamps Recalled by CDX Group Due to Fire and Shock Hazards Substandard electrical wiring, connections and plugs in these lamps pose a fire and shock risk to consumers.
U.S. CPSC December 4, 2003	Home Interiors & Gifts, Inc. Recall of Snow Play Candleholder Flames from the votive candle can set fire to the rope linking three "sledding" snowmen.
U.S. CPSC November 18, 2004	Chicago Imports Recall of Electric Pictures These pictures have inadequate construction, incorrect wiring, and use flammable materials, all of which pose fire and electric shock hazards 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 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 February 18, 2010	Motor Controllers for Submersible Pump Systems Recalled by Franklin Electric Due to Shock Hazard The product label can lose adhesion, exposing the circuitry. This could pose a shock hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC March 9, 2004	Light Distribution Recall of Hair Dryers These hair dryers do not have an immersion protection device or ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) on the power cord, which poses a serious electrocution hazard if dropped in water. In 1991, a voluntary standard was implemented that called for all hair dryers used by consumers to protect against electrocution in both the "on" and "off" position.
U.S. CPSC August 22, 2008	Power Light Modules Recalled by GCI Technologies Due to Fire and Burn Hazards Internal wiring in the module's circuit boards is incorrectly installed, posing a risk of an electrical fire and burn hazards to consumers.
U.S. CPSC April 7, 2009	Simplicity Play Yards Recalled by Various Retailers Due to Fall and Entrapment Hazards One or more rails can collapse unexpectedly, posing a fall or entrapment hazard to young children.
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.
U.S. CPSC April 20, 2004	Kids II Recall of Children's Mirror Books The mirror in the books can crack or break, posing a laceration hazard to young children.
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 December 12, 2003	Wal-Mart Recall of Candles Because of Flammable Paint Paint on the exterior surface of the candles could potentially sustain flame posing a potential fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC May 27, 2004	Turbo Power Recall of Electric Hand-held Hair Dryers These electric hair dryers are not equipped with an immersion protection device to prevent electrocution if the hair dryer falls into water.
U.S. CPSC June 5, 2003	Children's Art Supply Sets Recalled by Creative Kids Inc. The sets contain mini-cutters with razor blades which pose a laceration hazard to young children.
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 November 13, 2003	Polardreams International Ltd. Recall of Candle Gift Sets The candle gift set can exhibit a larger-than-normal flame height as the tealight candle burns to the end, posing a potential fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC December 6, 2007	The Home Depot Recalls Holiday Figurines Due to Lead Paint Hazard Surface paint on the holiday figurines contains lead.
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 December 24, 2003	Wal-Mart Expands Recall of Candles With Flammable Paint Recall of Home Trends candles expands to include "Painted Snowman."
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 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 February 10, 2009	Catalina Lighting Recalls Halogen Clamp Lamps Due to Fire and Burn Hazard; Sold Exclusively At Staples Stores The UV glass lens on the lamp can crack, exposing the halogen bulb, posing a fire and burn hazard.
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 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 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 December 19, 2006	Wal-Mart Stores Inc. Recalls Christmas Mug Gift Sets The buttons could detach from the plush characters sold with the gift sets, posing a choking hazard to young children.