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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 April 8, 2009	GE Recalls Ranges Due to Fire and Burn Hazards The wiring in the rear of the range can overheat, posing a fire and burn 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 June 29, 2007	Fire Hazard with Thermador(R) Built-In Ovens Leads to Recall by BSH Home Appliances Corp. The oven can have gaps in the insulation where overheating can occur, and this can 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 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 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 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 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 March 27, 2003	Maytag Corp. Recall to Repair Gas Ranges The range can experience a delayed ignition flashback fire in the upper oven, which poses a fire and 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 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 November 24, 2009	Electrolux ICON and Kenmore PRO Gas Ranges Recalled Due to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard An incorrect part allows more fuel to pass to the range's oven than can be burned efficiently, causing incomplete combustion and the release of carbon monoxide. This poses a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning to consumers.
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 June 10, 2010	GE Recalls Front Load Washers Due to Fire and Shock Hazards A wire can break in the machine and make contact with a metal part on the washtub while the machine is operating, posing fire and shock hazards to consumers.
U.S. CPSC February 11, 2008	General Electric Recalls Gas Dryers Due to Shock Hazard A short circuit in the dryer's wiring poses a shock hazard to consumers with ungrounded dryers.
U.S. CPSC August 27, 2009	Frigidaire and Kenmore Smoothtop Electric Ranges Recalled Due to Fire Hazard Depending on the model, the surface heating elements can pose a fire and burn 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 January 11, 2011	GE and Professional Series Brand Dehumidifiers Recalled Due to Fire Hazard A component in the dehumidifier's compressor can short circuit, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC June 14, 2011	General Electric, Sharp Recalls GE Air Conditioning and Heating Units Due to Fire Hazard An electrical component in the heating system can fail, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
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 May 16, 2007	General Electric Recalls Dishwashers Due to Fire Hazard Liquid rinse-aid can leak from its dispenser onto the dishwasher's internal wiring which can cause an electrical short and overheating, 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 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 July 19, 2007	New Easy-Bake Oven Recall Following Partial Finger Amputation; Consumers Urged to Return Toy Ovens Young children can insert their hands into the oven's front opening, and get their hands or fingers caught, posing entrapment and burn hazards.
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 July 30, 2009	Frigidaire Recalls Clothes Washers Due to Fire Hazard An internal defect in the washer's drain pump can cause heat to build up, posing a fire hazard to the consumer.
U.S. CPSC October 26, 2010	GE Recalls Dishwashers Due to Fire Hazard Water condensation can drip onto the electronic control board, causing a short circuit and resulting in an overheated connector. This poses a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC June 29, 2005	LG Electronics and Sears, Roebuck and Co. Recall to Repair Refrigerators A faulty component in the condenser fan motor can short circuit. This could cause the condenser fan motor to overheat, posing a potential fire hazard to consumers.
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 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 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 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 November 28, 2005	Starbucks Coffee Company Recall of Ceramic Teapots The teapots are labeled safe for microwave use, but the handles can become hot in the microwave oven.
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 23, 2009	Toaster Oven/Broilers Recalled by Haier America Due to Burn or Electrical Shock Hazard Electrical connections in the toaster oven/broilers can become loose, posing electrical shock and burn hazards.
U.S. CPSC March 27, 2008	Avon Products Recalls Plush Warming Polar Bears Due to Fire and Burn Hazards The warming pouch inside the bear can overheat and ignite when heated in a microwave oven, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC March 6, 2007	Weber-Stephen Products Recalls Gas Grills Due to Fire Hazard The gas hose attached to the side burner of the grill can crack or break off during shipping, causing it to leak gas when in use, which poses a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC January 6, 2011	Christmas Tree Shops Recalls Oven Rack Guard Due to Fire Hazard The product cannot withstand the high temperatures stated on the packaging and can overheat posing a fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC June 5, 2008	eStyle Recalls Mini Chef Toy Kitchens Due to Choking and Tip-Over Hazards The pegs supporting the oven shelf and the refrigerator shelf can pull out of the wood, posing a choking hazard to children. The toy kitchen unit also can tip over, posing a risk of serious injury to children.
U.S. CPSC September 16, 2010	Tea Sets Recalled by The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf(R) Due to Fire Hazard Sparking from the metallic decorations on the tea sets can result if used in a microwave oven, posing a risk of fire.
U.S. CPSC February 12, 2004	GE Security Recall of Carbon Monoxide Alarms The recalled units fail to detect carbon monoxide after 1 year of operation due to an internal software error. These CO alarms do not provide an "end of life" signal or other indication of inoperability, even if the test button is depressed.
U.S. CPSC March 20, 2002	Jade Products Inc. Recall to Repair Dynasty Gas Ranges The ranges could tip over if a heavy weight is placed on an open oven door, posing a risk of burn injuries from hot food or liquids in cooking containers...
U.S. CPSC August 26, 2008	Coffee Makers Recalled by Sears Due to Fire and Burn Hazards The wiring in the coffee maker can overheat, posing burn and fire hazards to consumers.
U.S. CPSC March 14, 2002	Rose Art Recall of Children's Soap Making Kit The soap may get too hot when heated in the microwave oven and leak from the plastic container posing a burn hazard to children...
This Old House March 17, 2001 Patricia Connell	Cooking in the Fast Lane These new appliances help you get dinner on the table in half the time it usually takes.
U.S. CPSC September 22, 2005	Monogram International Inc. Recall of Bracelet Keyrings The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Fast Company February 2011 Stephanie Schomer	GE's Marc Hottenroth Is Building a Home Made for Baby Boomers Marc Hottenroth heads GE's team as they learn how to design better appliances for older Americans.
U.S. CPSC April 7, 2003	Kenmore Elite-Brand TRIO Model Refrigerators Recalled by Maytag Corporation A screw located inside the refrigeration compartment on the left side of the refrigerator frame could pierce through the electrical wire harness insulation and pose an electrical shock hazard.
Food Engineering January 10, 2006	Linear oven Oven line offers the production capacity of a spiral oven with the footprint and process of a linear oven.