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U.S. CPSC July 17, 2003	Slow Cookers Recalled by Hamilton Beach and Proctor-Silex The handles on the base of the slow cookers can break, posing a risk of burns from hot food spilling onto consumers.
U.S. CPSC July 29, 2005	The Holmes Group Expands Recall of Slow Cookers The handles on the base of the slow cookers can break, posing a risk of burns from hot contents spilling onto consumers. The recall has been expanded to include all units manufactured before September 2004.
U.S. CPSC March 6, 2008	Hamilton Beach Recalls Toasters Due to Fire Hazard The toasters can remain "on" (energized) after popping up, and can ignite flammable items covering or in contact with the toaster, posing a fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC June 15, 2004	Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Recall of Slow Cookers The heating element can drop to the bottom of the slow cooker and melt through the plastic outer shell, posing a burn hazard to users.
U.S. CPSC August 5, 2004	The Holmes Group Inc. Recall of Slow Cookers The handles on the base of the slow cookers can break, posing a risk of burns from hot contents spilling onto consumers.
U.S. CPSC September 30, 2008	Wal-Mart Recalls General Electric Toasters Due to Fire and Shock Hazards An electrical short circuit can occur between the heating element and the bread cage, posing a fire and electrical shock 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 April 9, 2009	Women's Shoes Recalled by Wal-Mart Due to Fall Hazard Heels on the shoes can easily detach, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC April 3, 2008	Wal-Mart Recalls Candle Holders Due to Fire and Laceration Hazards The candle holders could tip over, posing a fire hazard. Also, the glass holder could break, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC December 21, 2007	Pressure Cookers Recalled By Manttra Inc. Due to Burn Hazard If the pressure cookers are not closed properly, the lid can separate and allow hot contents to spill out. This poses a risk of burns to consumers.
U.S. CPSC May 8, 2003	Wal-Mart Recalls Fabric Lanterns The fabric is not flame retardant and can be ignited by the lantern's votive candle, posing a fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC February 20, 2008	Portable Electric Heaters Recalled by Aloha Housewares Due to Fire Hazard The portable electric heater can overheat and melt plastic parts, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC August 31, 2010	Slow Cookers Recalled by Sensio Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Kohl's Department Stores The slow cooker's control panel can overheat and melt, posing a fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC April 22, 2004	Hamilton Beach Recall of Espresso/Cappuccino Makers The steam tube inside the espresso/cappuccino maker can burst under pressure, presenting a risk of injury to consumers. This can occur if the frothing nozzle becomes clogged and the espresso button is pushed while attempting to froth milk.
U.S. CPSC August 30, 2007	Electric Heaters Recalled by Aloha Housewares Due to Fire Hazard The heater can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC April 2, 2009	Best Buy Announces the Recall of Certain Insignia 26-Inch Flat-Panel LCD Televisions Due to Fire Hazard The television's power supply can fail, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC June 30, 2011	Hamilton Beach Recalls Toasters Due to Fire Hazard The heating element in these toasters can remain energized indefinitely when an item is placed in the toaster which may ignite the contents, posing a fire hazard if the toaster is near flammable items.
U.S. CPSC July 11, 2006	Office Chairs Sold at Wal-Mart Recalled for Fall Hazard The legs and backs of these chairs can break, and the chairs can easily tip over, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC June 19, 2008	Wal-Mart Recalls Additional Charm Key Chains Due to Risk of Lead Exposure The charms on the key chain can contain high levels of lead, which is toxic if ingested and can cause adverse health effects.
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 December 14, 2006	Wal-Mart Recalls Stuffed Christmas Beagles Due to Choking Hazard The red pompoms on the wreath attached to the beagle's mouth could detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
U.S. CPSC October 25, 2006	Wal-Mart Recalls Home Trends Footstools for Collapse Hazard Due to improper construction the stool can break and collapse, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC May 25, 2006	Lighted Mirror Sold at Wal-Mart Recalled for Shock Hazard Exposed wires inside the mirror could pose an electrical shock hazard to the user when they touch the mirror.
U.S. CPSC April 18, 2008	Wal-Mart Recalls Charm Key Chains Due to Risk of Lead Exposure The charms on the key chain can contain high levels of lead, which is toxic if ingested and can cause adverse health effects.
U.S. CPSC February 15, 2005	Wal-Mart Stores Recall of Reef Rocker Infant Toys The seam on the plastic balls can separate, releasing the small toy inside and posing a choking hazard to young children.
U.S. CPSC January 26, 2006	Fire Hazard with Oscillating Heater Sold in Wal-Mart Prompts Recall The wires inside the oscillating heater can short circuit and spark, 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 September 1, 2009	Wal-Mart Announces Recall Expansion of Durabrand DVD Players Due to Fire Hazard The DVD player's circuit board can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC August 8, 2007	Metal Folding Chairs Sold at Cost Plus World Market Stores Recalled Due to Collapse and Fall Hazards The chairs can collapse due to faulty rivets, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC March 2, 2011	Burlington Coat Factory Recalls Slow Cookers Due to Fire Hazard The slow cooker's control panel can overheat and melt, posing a fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC July 10, 2008	Lip Gloss and Jewelry Sets Sold Exclusively at Wal-Mart Recalled by F.A.F. Inc. Due to Risk of Lead Exposure The lobster claw clasp on the bracelet contains high levels of lead, which is toxic if ingested and can cause adverse health effects.
U.S. CPSC May 18, 2004	Kmart Recall of Martha Stewart Everyday Safety Matches These matches may ignite upon impact, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC April 13, 2005	Wal-Mart Stores Inc. Recall of Karaoke Cassette Player/Recorders The paint on the five control buttons of the karaoke player contains excessive lead, posing a lead poisoning hazard to young children. Lead poisoning in children is associated with behavioral problems, learning disabilities, hearing problems, and growth retardation.
U.S. CPSC November 19, 2009	Stainless Steel Cookware Recalled by Cost Plus World Market Due to Burn Hazard The handles on the cookware can break, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC November 7, 2007	Additional Spinning Top Recalled by Schylling Associates Due To Violation of Lead Paint Standard Surface paint on the wooden handle of the top contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
U.S. CPSC March 30, 2005	Hamilton Beach/Proctor-Silex Inc. Agrees to Pay $1.2 Million Civil Penalty The penalty, which has been provisionally accepted by the Commission, settles allegations that the company failed to report to CPSC in a timely manner defects with three separate products: countertop toasters, juice extractors, and slow cookers.
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 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 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.
U.S. CPSC October 6, 2005	Wal-Mart Recall of Holiday Candle Gift Sets The decorative covering on the candles can ignite, posing a fire and burn hazard.
U.S. CPSC May 20, 2010	Walmart Recalls General Electric Coffee Makers Due to Fire Hazard The coffee maker can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
U.S. CPSC October 4, 2007	Kids II Recalls Baby Einstein Color Blocks Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard Surface paint on the blue block contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
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 May 22, 2003	Toy Vehicles Recalled by International Playthings Inc. Small parts on the vehicles can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
U.S. CPSC January 28, 2009	Outdoor Research Recalls Warming Gloves Due to Burn Hazard The glove's electric heating pad can short circuit and overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC August 15, 2007	Robert Bosch Tool Corp. Recalls Skil(r) Circular Saws Due to Laceration Hazard The trigger switch on the saw can be locked "on," or the switch can be turned on, without the use of the safety lock-out. This can cause unexpected operation of the saw, posing a risk of laceration.
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 October 26, 2004	Rio Brands Recall of Folding Lawn Chairs Sold at Wal-Mart The chair arms can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC October 6, 2009	Directors Chairs Sold at Lowe's Stores Recalled Due to Fall Hazard; Made by White Tiger The chair back supports can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
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.