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U.S. CPSC August 26, 2004	GE Recall of Ranges and Wall Ovens The ranges and wall ovens have faulty wiring, which can melt and cause the oven to short circuit. The appliance can then stop working and pose a shock hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC June 2, 2005	Whirlpool Recall of KitchenAid Coffeemakers An internal electrical component of the coffeemaker can overheat and ignite, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC June 29, 2007	Fire Hazard with Thermador(R) Built-In Ovens Leads to Recall by BSH Home Appliances Corp. The oven can have gaps in the insulation where overheating can occur, and this can pose a fire hazard to consumers.
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 March 24, 2005	Whirlpool Recall of KitchenAid(R) Toasters An interruption of power to the toaster can cause the heating elements to unexpectedly self-start and could ignite any flammable items left on top of the unit, posing a fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC June 6, 2007	General Electric Recalls Gas Ranges Due to Fire Hazard These ranges have a design flaw that can cause an electrical arc between the wiring and griddle gas supply tube, posing a fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC September 30, 2005	Panasonic Corporation of North America Recall of DLP Projector If the lamp drive circuit touches the shield case, the unit is not grounded, and a person were to contact metal terminals at the back of the unit, there is a potential for electric shock.
U.S. CPSC February 11, 2008	General Electric Recalls Gas Dryers Due to Shock Hazard A short circuit in the dryer's wiring poses a shock hazard to consumers with ungrounded dryers.
U.S. CPSC December 15, 2005	General Electric Recall of Gas Ranges Posing Fire Hazard These ranges were manufactured with a design flaw that can cause an electrical arc between the wiring and adjacent gas supply tubes at two locations in the control housing of the range, posing a fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC July 17, 2007	Petters Consumer Brands Recalls Sunbeam Over-the-Range Microwaves for Fire Hazard Internal electrical arcing in the microwave can pose a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC June 21, 2005	DeWALT Recall to Repair Air Compressors Due to a wiring insulation defect, the unit may pose a possible shock hazard.
U.S. CPSC February 4, 2002	BSH Home Appliances Corp. Recalls Thermador Gas Ranges Hot air is vented below the small oven and causes the metal surface on the door of this oven to get too hot, presenting a burn hazard to consumers...
U.S. CPSC February 25, 2005	Whirlpool Corporation Recall of Dishwashers An electrical defect within the dishwashers' wash motor wiring poses a risk of the motor overheating and possibly catching fire.
U.S. CPSC January 16, 2008	John Deere Tractors Recalled Due to Collision Hazard The forward drive pedal can get stuck, posing a risk of loss of control and injury to the operator and bystanders.
U.S. CPSC February 18, 2005	GE Recall of Built-In Dishwashers These dishwashers have a connector that can short-circuit and overheat during normal use, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC April 8, 2009	GE Recalls Ranges Due to Fire and Burn Hazards The wiring in the rear of the range can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC November 5, 2009	Samsung Over-the-Range Microwaves Recalled Due to Shock Hazard If an installation bolt comes in contact with an electrical component inside the unit and the microwave is plugged into an ungrounded outlet, it could create a shock hazard.
U.S. CPSC January 21, 2010	BSH Home Appliances Corp. Expands Recall of Thermador Built-In Ovens Due to Fire Hazard The ovens can have gaps in the insulation where overheating can occur and when used in the self-cleaning mode it can cause nearby cabinets to catch fire. This poses a fire hazard 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.
U.S. CPSC April 14, 2005	Maytag Corp. Recall of Hoover Self-Propelled Upright Vacuum Cleaners The recalled vacuums have defective on-off switches that can overheat the handle and toolholder areas of the vacuum, resulting in a fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC September 3, 2008	Wolf Appliance Recalls Gas Ranges Due to Burn Hazard Delayed ignition of gas in the 18-inch oven can cause a flash of flames to be projected at a consumer when the range door is opened, posing a 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 31, 2002	Whirlpool Recalls Dehumidifiers The dehumidifiers can overheat, posing a fire hazard...
U.S. CPSC April 3, 2007	Mastex Recalls Foot Warmer Due to Burn Hazard The wiring in the foot warmer has a defect which can cause it to overheat. This poses a burn hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC March 27, 2003	Maytag Corp. Recall to Repair Gas Ranges The range can experience a delayed ignition flashback fire in the upper oven, which poses a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC June 8, 2006	Petters Consumer Brands, LLC Recalls Sunbeam Gas Ranges These ranges lack an adequate heat shield, and can cause scorching of certain flooring materials directly under the appliance.
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 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 May 20, 2008	Frigidaire Canada Recalls Kenmore Wall Ovens Due to Fire and Burn Hazards During extended broiling, gas can build in the oven cavity and escape when the oven door is opened. This poses a burn and possible fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC December 5, 2007	General Electric Recalls Microwave Combo Wall Ovens Due to Fire Hazard The door switch in the microwave oven can overheat and ignite plastic components in the control area, posing a fire hazard to consumers. The lower thermal oven does not pose a hazard.
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 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 July 2, 2002	Whirlpool Recalls Washer and Gas Dryer Units The gas dryer can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC March 20, 2002	Jade Products Inc. Recall to Repair Dynasty Gas Ranges The ranges could tip over if a heavy weight is placed on an open oven door, posing a risk of burn injuries from hot food or liquids in cooking containers...
U.S. CPSC October 30, 2007	Digital Color Printers Recalled by Oki Data Americas Due to Risk of Electrical Shock The recalled digital color printers have an internal electrical problem that could result in electrical shock to consumers.
U.S. CPSC August 3, 2007	Trane CleanEffects(TM) and American Standard AccuClean(TM) Air Filtration Systems Recalled Due to Fire Hazard Electrical arcing inside the collection cells can cause the collection cell material to overheat or ignite, posing a fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC August 3, 2007	LED Lights Recalled by Plan 9 Due to Fire Hazard The circuit board in the lights can overheat, posing a risk of fire.
U.S. CPSC March 19, 2009	Desktop Computers Recalled By Acer America Corp. Due to Overheating, Burn Hazard The insulation on the computer's internal wiring can become bent or stripped, causing the wires to overheat while the product is in use. This poses a burn hazard to consumers.
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 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 March 20, 2007	Casio(R) Inc. Announces Recall of Electronic Keyboards Due to Fire Hazard The recalled keyboards can overheat when in use, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC December 6, 2007	Collins International Co. Recalls Oscillating Ceramic Heaters Sold at Menards Retail Stores Due To Fire Hazard The heaters can overheat, smoke, or ignite which could pose a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC June 8, 2004	CPSC, Dynamic Cooking Systems Announce Recall of Self-Cleaning Wall Ovens When the oven is in the self-cleaning mode, the oven's exterior door temperature exceeds the allowable surface temperature limits under the industry voluntary standard for household electric ranges. Sustained contact with the door during self-cleaning mode could cause burns.
U.S. CPSC March 21, 2007	Maytag(R) and Samsung(TM) Brand Front Loading Washing Machines Recalled Due to Fire Hazard Water leakage onto the electrical connections to the washing machine's thermal sensor could cause an electrical short and ignite a circuit board, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
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 November 18, 2008	GE Recalls to Inspect and Repair Wall Ovens Due to Fire and Burn Hazards The extreme heat used in the self-clean cycle can escape, if the wall oven door is removed and incorrectly re-attached by the installer or the consumer. This can pose a fire and burn 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 November 7, 2007	Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps Recalled by Carrier Due to Fire Hazard An electric heater in the unit can break, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC December 30, 2008	Faulty Instructions Prompt Recall of Electrical Wiring How-to-Books by The Taunton Press; Shock Hazard to Consumers The books contain several errors in the technical diagrams that could lead consumers to incorrectly install or repair electrical wiring, posing an electrical shock hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC March 14, 2006	Olympus Recalls Film Cameras for Overheating, Poses Burn Hazard A defect with the flash circuit in these cameras can cause it to smoke and overheat when the camera is turned on. This poses a possible burn hazard to consumers.