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U.S. CPSC December 28, 2006	Trim Assembly Kits for Recessed Light Fixtures Recalled By Progress Lighting Due To Risk of Falling Parts Heat from the light bulb can cause the fixture's plastic trim to soften and melt, causing the trim and lens to fall. This can result in laceration injuries to nearby consumers. Models were made in China and have model numbers: 8009-60, 8010-60 or 8011-60.
U.S. CPSC February 10, 2004	Fluorescent Light Fixtures Recalled by Progress Lighting The lamp holders on the fluorescent lights can overheat, causing the fixture to melt or burn, presenting a fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC August 15, 2006	Gotham Light Fixtures Recalled Due to Risk of Falling Parts The lower portion of the reflector/trim assembly could detach and fall from the ceiling, striking consumers.
U.S. CPSC August 7, 2008	Progress Lighting Recalls Indoor Light Fixtures; Lights Can Unexpectedly Fall Posing an Impact Hazard The ceiling-mount assembly that supports the light fixture can fail, causing the fixture to unexpectedly fall and injure consumers.
U.S. CPSC August 27, 2008	Indoor Lighting Fixtures Recalled by Lithonia Lighting Due to Impact Hazard The glass reflector can separate from the fixture and fall, posing a risk of injury to consumers below the fixture.
U.S. CPSC March 8, 2005	Lithonia Lighting Recall of Indoor HID Light Fixtures A component in the light fixture can leak fluid, which can degrade the acrylic lenses and reflectors, causing them to crack and fall. Falling pieces of acrylic can injure someone below the fixture.
U.S. CPSC June 10, 2008	Progress Lighting Recalls Ceiling-Mounted Indoor Light Fixtures; Lights Can Fall Posing an Impact Hazard A cable that supports the light fixture from the ceiling can fail, causing the fixture to fall and injure nearby consumers.
U.S. CPSC March 19, 2008	Progress Lighting Recalls Ceiling-Mounted Outdoor Light Fixtures; Lights Can Fall Off Mounting and Injure Consumers A weld that affixes a mounting bracket to the ceiling pan can fail, which can cause the fixture to fall and injure nearby persons.
U.S. CPSC May 23, 2006	Light Fixtures Recalled After Reports of Units Falling Two nuts in a mounting mechanism of these light fixtures were not attached. The fixture could detach, fall and possibly hit consumers.
U.S. CPSC December 11, 2008	Commercial Frozen Food Merchandisers Recalled by Tyler Refrigeration Due to Fire Hazard Incomplete/incorrect light bulb installation can result in electrical arcing in the fixture, which can pose a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC March 29, 2004	Lithonia Lighting Recall of Indoor HID Light Fixtures A component in the light fixture can leak fluid, which can degrade the acrylic lenses and reflectors, causing them to crack and fall. Falling pieces of acrylic can injure someone below the fixture.
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 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 March 11, 2005	Lithonia Lighting Recall of Indoor HID Light Fixture Cords The cord of the light fixture can drip plasticizer fluid onto the light fixture, which can degrade the acrylic reflector, causing it to crack and fall. Falling pieces of acrylic can injure a person below the fixture.
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 January 4, 2005	The Step 2 Co. Recall to Repair Toddler Swings The straps on these swings could break, causing a child riding in the swing to fall to the ground and suffer injuries.
U.S. CPSC February 15, 2005	Sea Gull Lighting Products Recall of Ceiling Light Fixtures Due to a manufacturing defect in a component part, the light fixture could fall and strike a person beneath the light fixture. The fixture also poses a laceration risk if the lamp breaks.
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 October 9, 2007	Fluorescent Ceiling Light Fixtures Sold Exclusively at Home Depot Recalled by Lithonia Lighting Due to Shock Hazard A wire inside the light fixture could be loose, posing an electrical shock hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC January 9, 2004	Sweaters with Feather Trim Recalled by Susan Bristol Inc. The marabou feather trim on the sweaters is dangerously flammable.
U.S. CPSC May 22, 2003	Ceiling Light Fixtures Recalled by Sea Gull Lighting Inc. The wiring in the lights can short, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC October 27, 2009	Belkin International Inc. Recalls SurgeMaster Surge Protectors Due to Shock Hazard The molding of the plastic 360 degree rotating plug, which allows for easy cord movement, can crack or detach from the plug assembly, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC August 12, 2008	Cooper Lighting Recalls Emergency and Exit Lights; Could Fail to Stay Illuminated in an Emergency The lights can malfunction and not stay illuminated in the event of a power failure. This could result in a failure to provide adequate lighting to guide building occupants to an exit in an emergency.
U.S. CPSC September 23, 2008	Gotham Lighting Recalls Compact Fluorescent Recessed Ceiling Lights; Can Fail to Work in an Emergency The relay on the backup battery of the lights could be programmed incorrectly and prevent the lights from functioning in an emergency.
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 November 21, 2007	Children's Snow and Sand Castle Kits by Paricon Recalled Due to Sharp Edges; Sold Exclusively at LL Bean The largest plastic castle block maker in the kit could crack at the handle during use, creating sharp edges that can pose a laceration hazard to young children.
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 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 November 20, 2008	Watts Water Technologies Recalls Rotor and Shaft Assemblies Due to Fire Hazard If the assembly was installed in a fire suppression system and remained in a closed position, sufficient water might not have been available in the event of a fire. This posed a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC November 4, 2004	Cordelia Lighting Recall of Hampton Bay Light Fixtures Sold at Expo Design Centers The decorative metal rings on the ends of the lamp fixtures can detach. Consumers could suffer minor burns if they touch the hot rings.
U.S. CPSC April 30, 2010	Chain Sets Sold with Commercial Light Fixtures Recalled by Cooper Lighting Due to Injury Hazard An "S" hook on the chain connecting the fixture to the ceiling can straighten when subjected to high impact forces, resulting in the light fixture falling. This poses an injury hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC June 17, 2009	Wagner Spray Tech Recalls Heat Guns Due to Fire and Burn Hazards An electrical component failure inside the heat guns can cause them to continue to produce heat after the power switch is turned off. This can melt the heat gun's plastic exterior, causing a burn if the heat gun is touched and ignite nearby combustibles, posing fire and burn hazards.
U.S. CPSC April 30, 2010	Comarco Recalls Power Adapters for Laptops Due to Burn Hazard Faulty wiring can cause the connector tips to heat and melt the plastic encasing the connector tips, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC August 20, 2009	Pensi Ceiling Fans Recalled by The Modern Fan Co. Due to Fall and Injury Hazard The internal coupler that connects the down rod assembly to the motor can break and cause the fan to fall from the ceiling, posing an 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 November 19, 2004	Midwest and GE Recall of Meter Load Centers Some of these products were sold with loose internal bolt connections, which could result in excessive heat or fire.
U.S. CPSC May 8, 2003	Homelite Recalls Chainsaws These saws can operate while the engine is at the "idle" setting, posing a risk of serious lacerations to the operator and bystanders.
U.S. CPSC September 30, 2008	IKEA Recalls to Repair Chest of Drawers Due to Laceration Hazard The glass drawer knobs on the chest can break either during assembly or in use, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC August 24, 2007	Calligaris USA Recalls Bar Stools Due to Fall Hazard The seat on the bar stools can detach, causing the consumer to fall and suffer injuries.
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 January 24, 2005	Research Products Corp. Recall of Electronic Air Cleaners The air cleaner's plastic inner housing and filter are not flame-resistant. If electrical arcing occurs in the cleaner, a fire can develop. This poses a risk of burn injuries and property damage.
U.S. CPSC December 18, 2003	Guth Lighting Recall of Lighting Fixtures The lamp can fall out of the lamp socket and strike somebody standing or walking beneath the light fixture, posing a laceration risk if the lamp breaks.
U.S. CPSC June 23, 2004	Ames True Temper Re-Announces Recall of Wheelbarrows The plastic wheel assemblies on these wheelbarrows, manufactured by O. Ames can break when the tires are being inflated. This can result in plastic pieces exploding from the rims of the wheels, possibly hitting nearby consumers and causing lacerations and other injuries.
U.S. CPSC July 19, 2007	CVS/pharmacy Announces Recall of Playskool Sippy Cups; Poses Choking Hazard To Young Children Young children can chew through the plastic spout of the sippy cup, which can pose a choking hazard.
U.S. CPSC March 1, 2006	Big Lots Stores Inc. Recall Tea Light Candles for Fire Hazard The recalled candles can burn with a high flame and melt the plastic holders. This poses a fire and a burn hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC August 16, 2006	Tu-Wire(R) Dimming Ballasts Used With Compact Fluorescent Lights Recalled for Shock Hazard If not properly grounded, these ballasts can present a risk of electric shock to persons who come in contact with the ballast or with a light fixture that incorporates the ballast.
U.S. CPSC September 17, 2003	Children's Books Recalled by Simon & Schuster A plastic replica of a balloon attached to the book can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
U.S. CPSC May 10, 2006	Hoshino USA Inc. Recall to Repair Electric Bass If the battery is improperly installed, the bass can overheat causing internal damage and a fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC August 11, 2004	OTT-LITE Technology Recall of "10,000 Lux Light Box" That Simulates Natural Sunlight Overheating around the socket (where the bulb fits into the light box) can result in melted plastic and smoke, posing a possible fire and burn hazard.
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.