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U.S. CPSC June 30, 2010 |
Sony Recalls VAIO Laptop Computers Due to Burn Hazard The computers can overheat, posing a burn hazard to the consumer. |
U.S. CPSC January 7, 2010 |
Acer Recalls Notebook Computers Due to Burn Hazard An internal microphone wire under the palm rest can short circuit and overheat. This poses a potential burn hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC October 28, 2009 |
Sony Recalls Computer AC Adapters Due to Shock Hazard Insulation inside the AC adapter can fail over time, posing an electrical shock hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC September 25, 2003 |
Certain VAIO Notebook Computers Recalled by Sony Electronics Inc. Users could receive a mild electric shock when the recalled computers are connected to a phone line and the phone rings. |
U.S. CPSC September 2, 2010 |
Toshiba Recalls T Series Notebook Computers Due to Burn Hazard The notebook computers can overheat at the notebook's plug-in to the AC adapter, posing a burn hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC September 18, 2006 |
Fire Hazard Prompts Canon U.S.A. to Recall Previous Model Desktop Copiers for Repair An improperly fitting electrical connection inside the copiers can cause overheating, smoking and fire. |
U.S. CPSC August 9, 2007 |
Toshiba Recalls Notebook Computer Batteries Due to Fire Hazard The lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing 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 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 September 13, 2005 |
Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. Recall of Certain AC Adaptors Sold with Slim Version PlayStation 2 Systems The recalled AC adaptors can overheat and melt. This poses the risk of fire, burn and shock injuries to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC June 18, 2009 |
SmartSpark Energy Systems Recalls Battery Equalizers Due to Fire Hazard The recalled equalizers can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC March 19, 2009 |
Desktop Computers Recalled By Acer America Corp. Due to Overheating, Burn Hazard The insulation on the computer's internal wiring can become bent or stripped, causing the wires to overheat while the product is in use. This poses a burn hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC October 23, 2006 |
Sony Recalls Notebook Computer Batteries Due to Previous Fires These lithium ion batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC June 27, 2008 |
Hewlett-Packard Co. Recalls Fax Machines Due to Fire Hazard An internal electrical component failure can cause overheating of the product posing a risk of burn or fire. |
U.S. CPSC April 26, 2007 |
The Holmes Group Recalls Oil-Filled Electric Heaters Due to Fire Hazard A poor electrical connection within the heater can lead to overheating. This poses fire and thermal burn hazards. |
U.S. CPSC April 25, 2007 |
Acer America Corporation Recalls Notebook Computer Batteries Due to Previous Fires The lithium-ion batteries can overheat, 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 October 30, 2008 |
PC Notebook Computer Batteries Recalled Due to Fire and Burn Hazard These lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a fire and burn 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 14, 2009 |
HP Recalls Notebook Computer Batteries Due to Fire Hazard The recalled lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC February 22, 2007 |
Best Buy Co. Inc. Recalls Remote Controls Used With Insignia DVD Players Due to Burn Hazard If the batteries are placed backwards in the remote control with the positive and negative sides improperly switched, overheating can result and present a burn hazard. |
U.S. CPSC September 2, 2004 |
IBM Recall of AC Adapters for Notebook Computers The adapters can overheat, cause damage to the circuit board and melt through the housing, which poses a fire and electrical shock hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC September 28, 2006 |
Lenovo and IBM Announce Recall of ThinkPad Notebook Computer Batteries Due to Fire Hazard These lithium-ion batteries can cause overheating, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC March 28, 2006 |
Pelican Power Brick Battery Charger Recalled for Fire and Burn Hazards The battery charger's circuit board can overheat and cause its plastic cover to melt, which poses a fire and burn hazard to consumers. |
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 September 5, 2006 |
Olympus Expands March Recall of Overheating Infinity Film Cameras 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 April 20, 2006 |
HP Recalls Notebook Computer Batteries Due to Fire Hazard An internal failure can cause the battery to overheat and melt or char the plastic case, posing a burn and fire hazard. |
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 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 January 12, 2010 |
Lenmar Enterprises Recalls Rechargeable Batteries Sold for Cordless Phones Due to Fire and Burn Hazards The rechargeable batteries can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC August 24, 2006 |
Apple Recall of Batteries Used in Previous iBook and PowerBook Computers Due To Fire Hazard These lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
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 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 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 August 26, 2008 |
IMS Recalls Car Chargers Used With Halogen Spotlights Sold at Sears and K-Mart Due to Fire and Burn Hazards The car charger is incompatible with the spotlight's battery, which can cause it to overcharge inside of a vehicle and pose a fire or burn hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC September 6, 2007 |
Hayes Company Inc. Recalls Outdoor Candles Due to Fire and Burn Hazards The candle's wax can catch fire causing a high flame, which poses a fire and burn hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC November 9, 2009 |
Maclaren USA Recalls to Repair Strollers Following Fingertip Amputations The stroller's hinge mechanism poses a fingertip amputation and laceration hazard to the child when the consumer is unfolding/opening the stroller. |
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 October 28, 2008 |
Power Adapters Used with Notebook Computers Recalled by Battery-Biz Due To Burn Hazard The adapters can fail and overheat. This can pose a burn 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 August 16, 2006 |
Black & Decker Expands Recall of Cordless Electric Lawnmowers Due to Fire Hazard An electrical component in the lawnmowers can overheat, posing a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC November 9, 2004 |
Black Diamond Equipment Recall of Headlamp Batteries The headlamp battery may overheat, posing a burn or fire hazard to users. |
U.S. CPSC April 2, 2009 |
Best Buy Announces the Recall of Certain Insignia 26-Inch Flat-Panel LCD Televisions Due to Fire Hazard The television's power supply can fail, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC March 1, 2007 |
Lenovo Recalls ThinkPad Notebook PC Extended-Life Batteries Due to Fire Hazard If the battery in the laptop is struck forcefully on the corner, such as from a direct fall to the ground, the battery pack can overheat and pose a fire hazard to users. |
U.S. CPSC November 6, 2003 |
Deep Fryer Covers Recalled by The Metal Ware Corp. The mesh filter in the cover of the deep fryer can allow moisture to build in the oil reservoir, causing the oil reservoir to boil over during or shortly after use. This poses a burn hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC October 30, 2007 |
Digital Color Printers Recalled by Oki Data Americas Due to Risk of Electrical Shock The recalled digital color printers have an internal electrical problem that could result in electrical shock to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC May 12, 2011 |
Additional Fingertip Amputations and Lacerations Prompt Reannouncement of November 2009 Recall of Strollers by Maclaren USA The stroller's hinge mechanism poses a fingertip amputation and laceration hazard to the child when the consumer is unfolding/opening the stroller. |
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. |
U.S. CPSC April 28, 2004 |
Trojan Technologies Recall of Residential Water Disinfection Systems Some of the lamp pins used in these disinfection systems are improperly soldered, and can cause the units to overheat, posing a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC February 10, 2010 |
Britax Recalls Strollers Due to Risk of Fingertip Amputations and Lacerations The stroller's hinge mechanism poses a fingertip amputation and laceration hazard to the child when the consumer is unfolding/opening the stroller. |