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U.S. CPSC March 12, 2008	Ensto Control Oy Recalls Toggle and Rotary Switches Due to Electric Shock Hazards When switched OFF, one electrical pole may remain energized, posing a risk of electrical shock hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC March 3, 2010	Outdoor Lighting Fixtures Recalled by American Electric Lighting Due to Shock Hazard Improper wiring in the light fixtures poses a shock hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC March 4, 2009	All-Clad Recalls 4-Square Belgian Waffle Makers Due to Shock Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Williams-Sonoma Wiring inside the waffle maker can be damaged and contact the waffle maker's metal body, posing a shock or fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC November 3, 2004	Schneider Electric North American Division Recall of AFCIs An AFCI is an electrical circuit protection device (circuit breaker) that detects electrical arcs from cracked, broken or damaged electrical insulation and shuts off power to the circuit before the arcing leads to a fire. An electronic component failure inside the AFCIs can cause the devices to not detect an electrical arc. Although the AFCIs will function as regular circuit breakers, they may not detect an arc fault, posing a safety risk to consumers.
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 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 December 10, 2009	OSRAM SYLVANIA Recalls Portable Nightlights Due to Electric Shock Hazard The bottom plastic cover on the recharging base of the portable nightlight can break, exposing internal electrical components. This poses an electric shock hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC June 3, 2004	Electrolux Home Products Recall of Air Conditioning/Heating Units The heating coil in the units can be damaged during assembly, causing an electrical short and overheating, which poses a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC February 7, 2007	Conair Recalls Curling Irons for Shock and Electrocution Hazards The handle of the curling iron can come apart exposing its line cord, posing a shock or electrocution hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC January 6, 2009	Viking Range Corp. Recalls Toasters Due to Shock Hazard Wiring inside the toaster can become loose and contact the toaster body, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC December 21, 2006	DEWALT Recalls Cut-Out Tools Due to Shock Hazard The cord wire in these units could be damaged internally, posing a 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 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 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 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 April 29, 2008	DEWALT Recalls Table Saws Due to Laceration Hazard The pivot bracket on the saw can separate which can misalign the blade and the fence and cause kick back. This poses a laceration hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC March 11, 2009	Hair Dryers Recalled By Big Lots Stores, Inc. Due to Electrocution Hazard The hair dryers are not equipped with an immersion protection device to prevent electrocution if the hair dryer falls into water. Electric shock protection devices are required by industry standards for all electric hand-held hair dryers.
U.S. CPSC April 2, 2009	Faulty Installation Instructions Prompt RadioShack Corp. Recall of Electrical Switches; Shock Hazard to Consumers The wiring diagram on the switch's package is incorrect. The Neutral and Line notation is reversed, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC August 28, 2007	Wolverine Recalls Caterpillar Logger Boots; Can Pose Shock Hazard To User Due to Mislabeling The recalled logger boots could be incorrectly labeled as resistant to electrical current. This poses a shock hazard to consumers who come in contact with an electrical current.
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 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 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 August 18, 2009	Remote Switches Recalled by Woodstock International Due to Fire Hazard An incorrectly sized wire inside the remote switch can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC March 17, 2004	Lakewood Recall of Electric Heaters Electrical connections inside of the heater can become loose. This could cause the metal portion of the heater to become energized, posing a serious shock hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC February 11, 2005	BISSELL Recall to Repair Upright Carpet Cleaners The carpet cleaner's metal upper handle can pose an electric shock hazard to consumers.
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 May 5, 2009	Wagner Spray Tech Recalls Paint Sprayers Due to Electrical Shock Hazard The on-off switch can be dislodged from the casing, resulting in exposure of electrical connections. This can pose an electrical shock hazard to the consumer.
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 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 February 5, 2009	Intermatic Recalls Digital Timers Due to Shock Hazard The recalled timers can have a faulty ground connection, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
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 January 4, 2007	DEWALT Recalls Portable Generators Due to Electric Shock Hazard A ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) installed on the generator could fail to operate properly, posing a risk of electric shock 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 December 21, 2006	DEWALT Recalls Cordless Reciprocating Saws for Fire Hazard The switch on these saws can short circuit, posing a fire hazard.
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 October 5, 2007	P3 International Recalls IonizAir(TM) Air Purifiers Due to Risk of Fire The air purifier's cartridge can overheat, posing a risk of fire.
U.S. CPSC July 22, 2008	Indoor Lighting Fixtures Recalled by Lithonia Lighting Due to Fire Hazard A thermal protector could be missing from the lighting fixtures, posing a risk of overheating and fire.
U.S. CPSC December 2, 2003	Barnett of the Caribbean Recall of Showerhead Hot Water Heaters Undersized wiring prevents this unit from being suitable in wet locations, the rotary switch is not waterproof and the installation instructions fail to recommend an electrical junction box, but instead recommends tape. Another hazard is the plastic enclosure which poses an electrocution and 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 December 14, 2010	Extech Instruments Recalls Digital Clamp and Multimeters due to Electrocution Hazard When the battery runs low, the meters can fail to give an accurate voltage reading, resulting in the operator falsely believing the electrical power is off or low. This poses an electrocution hazard.
U.S. CPSC February 14, 2007	Zoeller Pump Co. Recalls Septic Pumps Due to Shock Hazard The plug on the pumps could have a grounding problem that could pose an electrical shock hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC August 5, 2008	DEWALT Recalls Cordless Brad Nailers Due to Injury Hazard The nailer can operate when the lock-off is in the locked position. Also, the nailer can operate when the trigger is not pulled and the contact trip is depressed. The unexpected ejection of a nail poses a serious injury 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 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 18, 2007	Lamson & Sessions Recalls Floor Electrical Outlets Due to Shock or Electrocution Hazards The recalled floor boxes are wired incorrectly resulting in reverse polarity. This poses a shock or electrocution hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC August 20, 2008	Electrical Wire Splices Recalled Due to Shock and Fire Hazards The splice can fail to hold the wires adequately together, posing a shock and fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC February 12, 2004	Lamson & Sessions Inc. Announce Recall of Drop-In Floor Box The recalled floor boxes contain undersized wires and are wired with the polarity reversed. These problems present a risk of shock or electrocution and a possible fire hazard.
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 October 30, 2007	Connecticut Electric Recalls Counterfeit Square D Circuit Breakers Due To Fire Hazard The recalled circuit breakers labeled "Square D" are counterfeit and could fail to trip when they are required to, posing a fire hazard to consumers.