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U.S. CPSC September 13, 2005	The Brinkmann Corporation Recall to Repair Gas Grills The regulators on these gas grills, the component that controls the amount of gas released to the burner, could leak gas when attached to certain liquid propane tanks. This poses a risk of fire and burn injuries.
U.S. CPSC September 25, 2003	LP-Gas Regulators Used on Gas Grills Recalled by Marshall Gas Controls Some of these regulators were assembled with an undersized seat disc that could become dislodged and leak propane gas. Propane gas is highly flammable and could ignite causing a fire or explosion. Consumers should immediately close the valve on the service cylinder if LP-Gas leakage is detected.
U.S. CPSC June 7, 2006	Scubapro X650 Diving Regulators Recalled for Drowning Hazard Because of a manufacturing error, the regulators could malfunction, posing a drowning hazard to users.
U.S. CPSC December 20, 2005	Meco Corp. Recall to Repair Gas Grills The regulators on these gas grills can leak propane when the propane cylinder is connected and open, and the grill is not in use. This poses a risk of fire and burn injuries.
U.S. CPSC February 11, 2005	American Standard Companies Recall of Gas-Electric Heating/Cooling Units A gas leak can occur if there is a crack in the gas valve body near the inlet pipe connection. A build-up of gas in the burner compartment of the unit could occur, which could be ignited by an internal spark.
U.S. CPSC March 27, 2009	Central Fireplace Recalls Fireplaces Due to Laceration Hazard Excess gas can accumulate in the firebox if the pilot light is not lit or has gone out. When consumers relight the pilot light, the accumulated gas can ignite with force and shatter the glass fireplace doors posing a serious laceration hazard.
U.S. CPSC November 1, 2004	Robertshaw Controls Company Recall of TS-11 Thermal Safety Control Gas Valves If the pilot light goes out, the gas valve can stick in an open position, permitting gas to continue to flow. This can result in a gas explosion and fire which could result in severe personal injury or property damage.
U.S. CPSC January 7, 2010	Gas Cans Recalled by No-Spill; Containers Can Leak and Create Fire Hazard The gas containers can leak fuel at the black plastic collar where the spout connects to the can, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
U.S. CPSC April 1, 2010	Agio International Recalls Outdoor Gas Fire Columns Sold Exclusively at Costco Due to Fire Hazard Gas can leak from connections in the column, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC May 6, 2008	Williamson-Thermoflo Gas Boilers Recalled Due to Carbon Monoxide Hazard If there is a leak in the vent piping, the recalled boilers can leak carbon monoxide (CO) into the buildings in which they are installed, posing a risk of CO poisoning.
U.S. CPSC December 22, 2004	Robertshaw Controls Company Recall of Certain Models of 7000 Series Gas Control Valves Fire hazard. If the pilot light goes out, the gas valve could stick in an open position, permitting gas to continue to flow. This can result in a gas explosion and fire, which could result in severe personal injury or property damage.
U.S. CPSC February 23, 2006	Barbeques Galore Inc. Recalls Gas Grills Posing Risk of Gas Leaks, Fires The grills have faulty regulators that can release too much gas to the burner causing an excessive burner flame. This also poses a risk of gas leaks, fires and explosions if an ignition source is present.
U.S. CPSC March 4, 2008	LDR Industries Recalls Gas Connectors Due to Fire and Explosion Hazards The gas connectors can leak propane or natural gas, posing a fire and explosion hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC August 9, 2010	Bosch Thermotechnology Recalls Boiler Survey Kits Due to Fire Hazard The use of a silver-colored gas pipe adapter included in the service kit can lead to gas leakage, posing a fire or explosion hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC February 1, 2006	Weil-McLain Company Recall of Boilers The blower assembly is not properly sealed. Gas can leak during operation and accumulate. If an ignition source is present, a fire or explosion could occur.
U.S. CPSC September 16, 2005	Robertshaw Controls Co. Recall of Gas Control Valves on Water Heaters Screws on some water heater valves could break. If this happens, gas could leak from the valve, which poses a risk of gas explosion and fire.
U.S. CPSC January 27, 2004	SCG Miyairi Recall of Liquid Propane Overfill Protection Devices Liquid propane can leak out of the cylinder and cause the gas regulator valve to freeze. When the regulator valve thaws, if it has not been turned off, gas will flow to the grill. The resulting build-up of gas in the grill can pose a serious fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC May 6, 2008	Weil-McLain Gas Boilers Recalled Due to Carbon Monoxide Hazard If there is a leak in the vent piping, the recalled boilers can leak carbon monoxide (CO) into the buildings in which they are installed, posing a risk of CO poisoning.
U.S. CPSC September 8, 2005	The Coleman Company, Inc. Recall to Repair Coleman(R) Gas Grills and Patio Heaters The regulators on these products can leak propane when the propane cylinder is turned on and the product is not in use. This can pose a fire or explosion hazard.
U.S. CPSC August 24, 2010	Char-Broil Recalls Vertical Gas Smokers Due to Injury Hazard When the temperature setting is in "low," the smoker's hose/valve/regulator assembly does not allow sufficient gas to flow, causing the flame to extinguish. Gas continues to flow and build up inside the smoker.
U.S. CPSC November 17, 2004	Maytag Corp. Recall of Jenn-Air Gas Cooktops The recalled cooktops have switches located too close to the gas tubing leading to the grill burner. Electrical arcing can cause the tubing to leak gas and ignite, resulting in a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC February 11, 2009	Outdoor Stoves Recalled by Jetboil Due to Burn Hazard A tight valve attached to the stove's fuel source can allow gas to leak, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC August 2, 2006	Robertshaw Controls Co. Recalls Gas Controls Installed in Commercial Cooking Appliances for Fire Hazard These controls are designed to prevent gas from flowing when the pilot light is out. The recalled controls can remain on after the pilot light is extinguished. If this happens, gas can continue to flow to the main burner of the appliance, which poses a risk of a gas explosion and fire.
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 November 10, 2004	CFM Corporation Recall to Repair Vermont Castings Five-Burner Barbeque Grills Reason: Gas leak and fire hazard. The burner tubes may not fit fully into the gas valves. If a consumer pulls on the console, the metal may flex and the gas valves may disconnect from the burners, releasing gas and creating a fire risk that could cause injury and property damage.
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 17, 2008	Aqua Lung America Recalls Apeks Scuba Diving Regulators Due to Drowning Hazard These regulators can be missing the diaphragm cover which can cause the diaphragm to become displaced during a dive, allowing water to enter the scuba regulator. This poses a drowning hazard to divers.
U.S. CPSC May 29, 2008	Miele Recalls Gas Dryers Due to Risk of Gas Leak or Fire The dryer's internal gas fitting can loosen, posing a risk of gas leaking into the house, which can cause asphyxiation, a fire or an explosion. Also, one or both of the caps on the internal exhaust duct can become dislodged, which can cause lint to build up and be carried through the gas burner. This poses a risk of fire.
U.S. CPSC October 21, 2004	Nexgrill Industries Recall of Gas Grills to Replace Gas Pressure Regulator (On/Off Gauge) As consumers adjust the gas pressure regulator (on/off gauge) leading to the propane cylinder, the label on the valve can become positioned in such a manner that it is difficult to read. This can cause consumers to inadvertently leave the gas valve on, posing a fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC May 25, 2010	Cummins Power Generation Recalls Portable Generators Due to Fire Hazard Fuel can leak through the carburetor during normal usage, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC December 11, 2008	Propane Gas Fireplace Inserts Recalled by Wolf Steel Due to Laceration Hazard Delayed ignition due to a build-up of propane gas can cause the insert's glass cover to break, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC May 21, 2008	American Flame Recalls Fireplaces to Replace Gas Valves Due to Fire and Explosion Hazards Gas can continue to flow into the fireplace pilot light area after the switch has been turned "off," posing a fire or explosion 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 10, 2005	Watts Water Technologies, Inc. Recall of Gas Ball Valves A gas leak from these valves, posing a risk of fires and explosions.
U.S. CPSC October 22, 2008	Fiesta Recalls to Inspect and Repair Gas Grills Due to Fire and Burn Hazards The gas grills can be assembled improperly exposing the gas burner hoses to excessive heat, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
U.S. CPSC October 6, 2005	A.O. Smith Recall of Water Heaters The water heaters can accumulate soot on the burners, posing a fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC September 10, 2008	Aqua Lung Recalls Scuba Regulators and Adapters Due to Drowning Hazard Over-tightening of the DIN retainer by a technician during installation can result in the retainer breaking under pressure, a rapid escape of air from the scuba cylinder, and the regulator detaching from the scuba cylinder. This poses a drowning hazard to divers.
U.S. CPSC April 13, 2010	Tabata USA Recalls Scuba Regulators Due to Drowning Hazard The first stage balance chamber plug can loosen from the scuba regulator causing a high-pressure leak and creating unstable pressure. This poses a drowning hazard to divers.
U.S. CPSC April 3, 2008	A.O. Smith Recalls Gas Water Heaters Due to Fire and Carbon Monoxide Hazards The water heater's flue gas temperatures can produce excessive temperatures in the venting unit, posing a fire hazard. Also, the water exhaust can leak into the surrounding room, posing a carbon monoxide hazard.
U.S. CPSC March 1, 2011	Lennox Hearth Products Recalls Natural Gas Log Set Burner Assemblies Due to Risk of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning A crack can develop at the gas valve connection allowing natural gas to leak while the burner is in use, posing a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning.
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 October 2, 2006	Scubapro Recalls MK 20 Scuba Regulators for Service Over-tightening of the Yoke or Din retainer during annual servicing of these regulators could result in a stress crack and failure of the regulator. If this occurs during a dive, air supply could be interrupted, posing a drowning hazard.
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 23, 2008	YMCA Trading Recalls Lighters Due to Potential Burn Hazard to Children The multi-purpose lighters fail to meet federal safety standards because they might not contain a child-resistant mechanism, posing a potential fire and burn hazard to young children.
U.S. CPSC March 12, 2009	Valero Marketing & Supply Co. Announce Recall to Inspect Propane Gas; Can Pose Fire and Burn Hazard An odorant is added to propane to help alert customers to a propane gas leak, but this propane might not have the recommended level of odorant. Failure to detect leaking gas can present a fire, explosion or thermal burn hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC March 24, 2011	Kingsman Fireplaces Recalls Gas Fireplaces Due to Laceration Hazard Delayed ignition can cause the fireplace's propane gas to explode and break or shatter the glass door. This poses a laceration hazard to consumers nearby.
U.S. CPSC March 22, 2006	Valsi Corporation Recall of Generators with Plastic Fuel Tanks For Fire Hazard The fuel tanks can crack and leak fuel, posing a risk of fires and burn injuries.
U.S. CPSC May 22, 2008	Char-Broil Recalls Two-Burner Gas Grills Sold Exclusively at Mills Fleet Farm Stores Due to Fire, Burn Hazard On the recalled grills, the main burner does not fit correctly and does not connect properly to the gas valve which could result in a propane leak. This poses fire and burn hazards to consumers.
U.S. CPSC December 10, 2009	JCPenney Recalls Cooks Outdoor BBQ Grills Due to Fire Hazard The drip pan on the grill does not allow for adequate drainage, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.