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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 June 7, 2007	Thermador(R) Ceramic Cooktops Recalled by BSH Home Appliances Corp. Due to Fire Hazard The cooktop can come on by itself when switched off, creating a potential fire hazard if flammable items are left on the cooktop.
U.S. CPSC January 15, 2009	Bosch and Siemens Model Dishwashers Recalled by BSH Home Appliances Corporation Due to Fire Hazard An electrical component in certain model dishwashers can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
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 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 August 26, 2004	Whirlpool Recall of Cooking Products All of the appliances use faulty wiring, which can overheat, melt through the insulation and cause a short circuit. They may pose a shock hazard to consumers if the appliance is not properly grounded.
U.S. CPSC July 20, 2004	BSH Home Appliances Corp. Recall to Repair Range Hoods These range hoods could have the blower motor installed with a screw that might penetrate the motor housing, posing an electric shock 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 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 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 31, 2009	Clothing Irons Recalled by Conair Corporation Due to Fire Hazard The clothing iron can overheat, posing a fire 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 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 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 12, 2009	W.P. Appliances Inc. Recalls Wolfgang Puck Toaster Oven/Toasters The toaster oven can remain "on" after the toast pops up, posing a fire hazard.
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 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 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 March 10, 2010	Telebrands Recalls Scarves with Microwaveable Heat Packs Due to Fire and Burn Hazards The heat packs can overheat when heated in a microwave oven, posing a fire and burn 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 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 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 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 February 6, 2007	Easy-Bake Ovens Recalled for Repair Due to Entrapment and Burn Hazards Young children can insert their hands into the oven's opening and get their hands or fingers caught, posing an entrapment and burn hazard.
U.S. CPSC September 1, 2005	American Greetings Corp. Recall of Sesame Street Sunglasses The lens in the sunglasses can separate from frames, posing a choking hazard to young children.
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 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 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 October 21, 2009	Idea Village Recalls Wireless Light Switches Due to Fire Hazard The light switch receiver, which fits into the wall outlet, can overheat and pose a fire hazard to consumers.
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 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 March 23, 2010	Audio Receivers Recalled by Niles Audio Corp. Due to Fire Hazard A failure in the receiver's internal components can cause connected loudspeakers to overheat and cause a fire, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
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 October 20, 2005	Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Recall of Miniature Musical Bells Christmas Trees These battery-operated Miniature Musical Bells Christmas Trees could overheat and melt, posing a fire hazard. They were sold at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store locations nationwide from August 2005 through September 2005 for $19.99, and have the item number 233010.
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.
U.S. CPSC October 8, 2008	Coby Electronics Recalls Rechargeable Batteries Sold with Portable DVD/CD/MP3 Players Due to Fire Hazard The rechargeable batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to 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 August 11, 2005	The Holmes Group Recall of Tower Heater Fans The power cord on the units can fray or sever causing the fan to stop working and overheat. This could pose a fire hazard to consumers.
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 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 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 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 August 5, 2009	Paper Towel Dispensers Recalled By Global Plastics Due to Fire Hazard The dispenser's electric board can overheat posing a fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC September 27, 2006	Suave Kids Bath Sets Sold at Wal-Mart Recalled for Choking, Other Hazards Items in these baths sets contain part or components that pose choking, strangulation or suffocation hazards to young children.
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 June 7, 2006	Eton Portable Radios Recalled, Batteries Pose Fire Hazard The battery in this radio can overheat and possibly rupture when using the AC adapter, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
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 January 27, 2009	Milestone AV Technologies Recalls Television Wall Mounts Sold Exclusively At Best Buy; Unit Can Crack, TV Can Fall On Consumers The wall mount can crack when used with televisions 26 inches and larger or with televisions that include a DVD player. The television can then fall from the wall mount and pose a serious risk of injury to consumers standing nearby.
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 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.