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U.S. CPSC March 3, 2011	Liebherr Recalls Built-In Refrigerators Due to Injury Hazard; Door Can Detach The refrigerator's door can detach, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC August 25, 2009	Maytag Expands Recall of Refrigerators Due to Fire Hazard An electrical failure in the relay, the component that turns on the refrigerator's compressor, can cause overheating and pose a serious fire hazard.
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 July 5, 2011	Viking Range Corporation Agrees to $450,000 Civil Penalty for Failing to Report Defective Refrigerators The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced today that Viking Range Corporation, of Greenwood, Miss., has agreed to pay a civil penalty of $450,000.
U.S. CPSC December 21, 2006	DEWALT Recalls Cut-Out Tools Due to Shock Hazard The cord wire in these units could be damaged internally, posing a shock 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 February 7, 2006	VSM Sewing Inc. Recall of Sewing Machines Electrical arcing can occur in the machine's power supply, posing a risk of fire.
U.S. CPSC December 21, 2006	DEWALT Recalls Cordless Reciprocating Saws for Fire Hazard The switch on these saws can short circuit, posing a fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC January 16, 2008	John Deere Tractors Recalled Due to Collision Hazard The forward drive pedal can get stuck, posing a risk of loss of control and injury to the operator and bystanders.
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 November 6, 2007	Laugh & Learn(TM) Kitchen Toys Recalled by Fisher-Price Due To Choking Hazard Pieces of the faucet or the clock hands can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
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 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 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 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 November 2, 2010	Haier America Recalls Chest Freezers Due to Fire Hazard A capacitor in the freezer's circuitry can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC September 21, 2004	Gruga U.S.A. Recall to Repair Office Chairs Sold At Staples Stores The legs on the base of the chair can break, posing a risk of injury to the user.
U.S. CPSC June 12, 2008	Robert Bosch Tool Corp. Recalls Hammer Drills Due to Risk of Injury The drill can continue to operate after the trigger has been released, posing a risk of injury to consumers.
U.S. CPSC April 14, 2005	Maytag Corp. Recall of Hoover Self-Propelled Upright Vacuum Cleaners The recalled vacuums have defective on-off switches that can overheat the handle and toolholder areas of the vacuum, resulting in a fire hazard.
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 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 13, 2007	Infantino Recalls Infant Teethers Due to Choking Hazard The plastic nose can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
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 October 21, 2009	Off-Road Utility Vehicles Recalled by Bad Boy Enterprises Due To Crash Hazard The off-road vehicles can accelerate without warning, posing a risk of injury to the user and/or bystander.
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 January 13, 2009	Ryobi Corded Circular Saws Sold Exclusively at Home Depot Recalled By One World Technologies Inc. Due to Laceration Hazard The return spring on the circular saw's lower blade guard can break, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
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.
U.S. CPSC June 21, 2005	FF Acquisition Wheeled Goods Corp. Recall of Go-Karts The suspension assembly can crack causing the rider to lose control of the go-kart.
U.S. CPSC October 8, 2002	Viking Sewing Machines Inc. Recalls Sewing Machines Solder connections in the main power supply of the sewing machines can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC August 19, 2009	Ridgid Table Saws Sold Exclusively at Home Depot Recalled by One World Technologies Due to Laceration Hazard The table saw's arbor shaft can fail when used with a stacked blade set (commonly known as a "stacked dado set"), which is used to cut grooves. The stacked blade set can be ejected from the saw, posing a potential laceration hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC October 15, 2008	Fujifilm Recalls Battery Chargers Due to Shock Hazard The plastic portion of the unit's power plug can crack or detach, posing an electrical shock hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC April 9, 2009	Women's Shoes Recalled by Wal-Mart Due to Fall Hazard Heels on the shoes can easily detach, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
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 October 15, 2010	Briggs & Stratton Recalls Riding Mowers Due to Injury Hazard from Projectiles; Sold Exclusively at Sears These riding mowers came to consumers with the side discharge chute not fully secured to the mower. Bolts can be forcefully discharged from mower if not properly tightened, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC April 22, 2010	Wood Burning Stoves Recalled by SCAN Andersen Due to Injury Hazard The stove's door can dislodge and fall from its hinges, posing a risk of injury to consumers.
U.S. CPSC September 3, 2008	Optave Inc. Recalls Action Baby Carriers Due to Fall Hazard The baby carrier's chest strap can detach from the shoulder straps, posing a fall hazard to the baby.
U.S. CPSC November 22, 2005	International Playthings Inc. Recall of Viking Chubbies Toy Cars The heads on the figures sold with the cars can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
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 March 26, 2009	Cordless Stick Vacuums Recalled by Electrolux Home Care Products Due to Bursting Batteries The vacuum's battery can expand and burst, posing a risk of injury to the user and bystanders.
U.S. CPSC July 7, 2009	Women's Shoes Recalled by Charles David Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack The heel of the recalled shoes can detach, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC July 9, 2009	Bosch Thermotechnology Recalls Boilers Due to Fire Hazard An electrical connector can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC April 3, 2008	Goodman Manufacturing Co. Recalls Heating and Cooling Units Due to Fire Hazard The serial plates on the units contain inaccurate information that could result in the use of undersized installation wiring, posing a fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC August 20, 2009	Pensi Ceiling Fans Recalled by The Modern Fan Co. Due to Fall and Injury Hazard The internal coupler that connects the down rod assembly to the motor can break and cause the fan to fall from the ceiling, posing an injury 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 26, 2008	Stainless Steel Pots Recalled by Ocean State Jobbers Due to Burn Hazard The stainless steel pots have metal handles that can detach during use, posing a serious burn hazard to consumers.
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 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 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.