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U.S. CPSC March 19, 2008	Salton Inc. Recalls Electric Toasters Due to Fire Hazard The toaster can turn on without bread in the slots and ignite items placed on top of it, posing a fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC May 1, 2008	QVC Recalls Space Heaters Due to Fire Hazard The unit can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC September 23, 2008	Euro-Pro and QVC Recall Deep Fryers Due to Burn Hazard The fryers can overheat, posing a burn hazard.
U.S. CPSC September 12, 2007	Keystone Manufacturing Co. and QVC Recall Convection Ovens with Rotisserie Due to Fire and Electrical Shock Hazards Wires behind the control panel can overheat, posing fire and electric shock hazards.
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 5, 2007	Black & Decker Brand Toasters Recalled By Applica Consumer Products Inc. Due to Fire Hazard An electrical component in the toaster can overheat and ignite the circuit board, posing a fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC February 18, 2010	Kikkerland Design Recalls Foldable Step Stools Sold By QVC Due to Fall Hazard The step stools can crack or break, posing a fall 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 September 19, 2006	Drinking Glasses Sold by QVC Recalled Due to Laceration Hazard The inner walls of the double-walled glasses can break during use, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC May 5, 2005	Holmes Group Recall of Portable Electric Heaters Some heaters have improperly crimped wires which can result in overheating and a potential thermal burn or fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC December 23, 2010	QVC Recalls Spinning Candle Holders Due to Fire Hazard The candle holders can catch fire, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC January 11, 2007	Pumpkin Candle Holders Sold by QVC Recalled Due to Laceration Hazard The product can crack, break or shatter when used with the tea light candles that accompany them, yielding sharp pieces of glass that pose a laceration hazard.
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 March 20, 2008	Toy Puzzle Vehicle Sets Recalled Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard; Sold Exclusively by QVC Surface paints on the puzzle pieces and components contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
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 June 4, 2008	QVC Recalls Tomato Planters Due to Collapse Hazard The legs on the bottom of the planter can detach when the planter is moved or becomes unbalanced. This could cause the planter to fall and injure bystanders.
U.S. CPSC October 2, 2009	Paula Deen Cast Iron Cookware Sold by QVC Recalled Due to Burn and Laceration Hazards; Distributed by Meyer Trading Co. LTD The recalled cookware can crack or shatter, posing burn and laceration hazards to consumers.
U.S. CPSC December 10, 2003	Pressure Washers Recalled by S.K. Enterprises Strategy 1500 PSI Mobile Pressure Washers can overheat, posing a potential for fire and personal injury.
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 April 29, 2004	L&N Sales and Marketing Recall of Cordless Sweepers Sold on QVC The ProSweep Rechargeable Cordless Sweeper can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
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 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 March 9, 2011	Sunbeam Products Recalls Wine Openers Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold by QVC The wine bottles can break when opened with the recalled opener, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC March 27, 2007	QVC Inc. Recalls "Quacker Factory" Robes for Burn Hazard The robes fail to meet Federal flammability requirements. Should the robe come in contact with an ignition source, such as a stove burner, candle flame or cigarette lighter, it could catch fire and possibly cause serious burns to consumers.
U.S. CPSC December 10, 2010	Cast Iron Skillets Sold by QVC Recalled Due to Burn Hazard; Manufactured by Meyer Trading Small pieces of the enamel coating can pop off when the skillet is heated, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC July 6, 2004	Euroflex Americas Inc., and QVC Recall of Steam Cleaners Some of the attachments are missing an "O" ring in the handle, allowing hot steam and water to escape, posing a burn hazard 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 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 May 20, 2008	The Home Depot Recalls Candle Holders Due to Fire Hazard Sunlight passing through the glass portion can cause nearby flammable materials to ignite, posing a fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC March 6, 2008	QVC and Tristar Recall Electric Grills Due to Fire Hazard; Consumers to Receive New Instructions Cooking oils or sprays applied to the grill's cooking plates before preheating can cause the oil to ignite and/or flare up. Cooking sprays can ignite and/or flare up if used on the grill at any time.
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 September 3, 2008	Cordless Screwdrivers Recalled by Menards Due to Fire and Burn Hazards The battery can overheat and ignite during charging, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. There is no protective device on the lithium battery to prevent overheating.
U.S. CPSC March 29, 2006	Radio Control Toy Trucks Sold by QVC Recalled for Fire Hazard Electrical circuits within the truck can overheat causing the toy to overheat, posing a risk of fire.
U.S. CPSC February 24, 2006	Remote Control Flying Saucers Sold by QVC Recalled for Fire Hazard The battery charger cord sold with these flying saucers can overcharge and cause the toy to overheat, posing a risk of fire.
U.S. CPSC October 21, 2009	Haunted House Screen Candle Holders Recalled by Coyne's & Co. Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Yankee Candle The window panes on the screen can ignite, posing a fire hazard.
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U.S. CPSC August 5, 2004	Select Brands Inc. Recall of Corningware Slow Cookers The heating element can drop to the bottom of the unit and melt through the plastic outer shell posing burn and fire hazards.
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U.S. CPSC October 30, 2007	Target Recalls Home Patio Sets Due to Fall Hazard The chair can collapse when weight is applied to the front end of the arm rests, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
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