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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 April 24, 2003	Cordless Electric Lawnmowers Recalled by Country Home Products, Inc. Because these lawnmowers lack a safety guard, a consumer's foot could go under the plastic housing and be struck by the blade. These lawnmowers do not comply with the mandatory federal safety standard for lawnmowers under the Consumer Product Safety Act.
U.S. CPSC March 3, 2010	Outdoor Lighting Fixtures Recalled by American Electric Lighting Due to Shock Hazard Improper wiring in the light fixtures poses a shock hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC August 28, 2008	GIA Instruments Recalls Polariscopes Due to Shock Hazard The polariscopes can have a ground wire missing, posing a risk of electrical shock to the user.
U.S. CPSC June 21, 2005	DeWALT Recall to Repair Air Compressors Due to a wiring insulation defect, the unit may pose a possible shock hazard.
U.S. CPSC September 30, 2005	Panasonic Corporation of North America Recall of DLP Projector If the lamp drive circuit touches the shield case, the unit is not grounded, and a person were to contact metal terminals at the back of the unit, there is a potential for electric shock.
U.S. CPSC March 8, 2011	Sanus Elements Surge Protectors Recalled by Milestone AV Technologies Due to Shock Hazard Improper grounding of the case and inadequate insulation for the circuit breaker poses an electrical shock hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC January 4, 2007	DEWALT Recalls Portable Generators Due to Electric Shock Hazard A ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) installed on the generator could fail to operate properly, posing a risk of electric shock to consumers.
U.S. CPSC June 5, 2003	Nightlights Recalled by Trisonic The nightlight poses a serious electrocution, electric shock, burn and fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC December 15, 2006	Square D Recalls Safety Switches Due to Shock or Electrocution Hazard The safety switch can continue to supply electricity even after being placed in the "OFF" position. This poses the risk of an electric shock or electrocution hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC March 4, 2009	Holiday Lights Recalled by Universal Distribution Center Due to Shock and Fire Hazard The lights have undersized wires that can easily pull out of the plugs and light sockets becoming exposed. This poses an electric shock and fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC April 30, 2009	Popcorn Machines Recalled by DTX International Due to Burn Hazard The heating element of the popcorn machine's warming deck can remain on after being switched off. This poses a burn hazard to users.
U.S. CPSC July 20, 2004	BSH Home Appliances Corp. Recall to Repair Range Hoods These range hoods could have the blower motor installed with a screw that might penetrate the motor housing, posing an electric shock hazard 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 April 3, 2002	Lakewood Recalls Electric Heaters The electrical connections inside of the heater can become loose, causing the heater's metal frame to become energized. This poses a serious electric shock 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 January 24, 2006	Porter-Cable Recall to Repair Routers The Porter-Cable 890 Series Router is being recalled because the motor coil insulation can be worn away by vibration from the motor, which could pose a shock hazard.
U.S. CPSC July 26, 2006	Meijer Recalls Glass Candleholders for Fire and Laceration Hazards The glue connecting the candleholder could fail causing the candleholder to fall apart. This poses a fire and laceration hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC November 21, 2007	Cooper Lighting Recalls Fluorescent Shop Lights Due to Electrical Shock Hazard When the two prongs on the plug's electrical cord are touched simultaneously while lamps are installed, the light can pose an electric shock 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 May 17, 2007	Currey & Company Recalls Lamps Due to Shock, Fire Hazards The light sockets on these lamps have a defect, which poses electrical shock and fire hazards.
U.S. CPSC May 8, 2008	American Honda Motor Co. Recalls ATVs Due to Loss of Steering Control The electric power steering shaft of the recalled ATVs could break unexpectedly, resulting in the rider's losing steering control. This poses a risk of injury or death to riders.
U.S. CPSC November 19, 2004	Emerson Motor Co. Recall of 3.7-Inch Stators Under locked condition, it can become overheated and present a potential fire/shock hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC January 23, 2006	Country Home Products, Inc. Recall to Repair Cordless Electric Lawnmowers When the handlebar is released on the recalled lawnmowers, the motor could continue to run -- which causes the blade to continue to spin, allowing excessive heat build-up in the internal wire brake coil and safety key.
U.S. CPSC July 30, 2009	Bed Steps Recalled by Domestications Due to Fall Hazard The bed steps can break during use, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC January 14, 2009	Toy Xylophones Recalled by The Land of Nod Due to Choking Hazard The pegs on the xylophone can break, posing a choking hazard to children.
U.S. CPSC March 24, 2009	Pacifiers Recalled by OKK Trading Due to Choking Hazard The pacifiers are banned under federal law. They failed federal safety tests when the nipples separated from the base. This poses a choking hazard to young children.
U.S. CPSC February 11, 2005	BISSELL Recall to Repair Upright Carpet Cleaners The carpet cleaner's metal upper handle can pose an electric shock hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC December 10, 2009	OSRAM SYLVANIA Recalls Portable Nightlights Due to Electric Shock Hazard The bottom plastic cover on the recharging base of the portable nightlight can break, exposing internal electrical components. This poses an electric shock hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC August 30, 2007	B&F System Inc. Recalls Emergency Tool Kits Due to Fire and Shock Hazards Booster cables in the recalled kits can have undersized wiring and inadequate connections, posing a fire and shock hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC August 28, 2008	Countertop Water Dispensers Recalled by Greenway Home Products Due to Fire and Shock Hazards The internal heating element could overheat and drop molten metal through ventilation openings in the water dispenser's base onto the countertop, posing a fire hazard. The internal heating element also poses a shock hazard to consumers who touch it through the vents.
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 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 March 4, 2009	All-Clad Recalls 4-Square Belgian Waffle Makers Due to Shock Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Williams-Sonoma Wiring inside the waffle maker can be damaged and contact the waffle maker's metal body, posing a shock or fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC February 24, 2009	Air Venturi Recalls Air Rifles That Can Unexpectedly Fire, Posing Serious Injury Hazard The safety can fail, causing the rifle to unexpectedly fire. This poses a serious injury hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC March 31, 2009	Clothing Irons Recalled by Conair Corporation Due to Fire Hazard The clothing iron can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC May 13, 2009	Engine Block and Battery Heaters Used on Polaris Snowmobiles Recalled Due to Shock Hazard The insulation of the electrical cord for the engine and battery heaters can fail during cold temperatures, posing an electric shock hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC June 2, 2009	Bicycles Recalled by REI Due to Fork Failure The fork can separate from the steerer tube which can cause the rider to lose control, posing a fall hazard.
U.S. CPSC January 19, 2010	Rifle Crossbow Recalled by Master Cutlery; Crossbow Can Discharge Unexpectedly The trigger mechanism becomes loose after 30 shots. When the safety mechanism is moved to the fire position, the crossbow will automatically discharge on its own.
U.S. CPSC December 27, 2007	World Dryer Recalls to Repair Hand and Hair Dryers Due to Electric Shock Hazard Some of the nozzles on these dryers are not grounded. If an electrical component comes into contact with an ungrounded nozzle, it can pose a shock hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC April 29, 2008	DEWALT Recalls Table Saws Due to Laceration Hazard The pivot bracket on the saw can separate which can misalign the blade and the fence and cause kick back. This poses a laceration hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC August 28, 2007	Wolverine Recalls Caterpillar Logger Boots; Can Pose Shock Hazard To User Due to Mislabeling The recalled logger boots could be incorrectly labeled as resistant to electrical current. This poses a shock hazard to consumers who come in contact with an electrical current.
U.S. CPSC April 18, 2007	Lamson & Sessions Recalls Floor Electrical Outlets Due to Shock or Electrocution Hazards The recalled floor boxes are wired incorrectly resulting in reverse polarity. This poses a shock or electrocution hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC August 21, 2003	Small World Toys Recall of Children's Puzzle One of the puzzle pieces (a stack of newspapers) poses a small parts choking hazard to young children.
U.S. CPSC August 5, 2010	Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A. Recalls Off-Road Motorcycles Due to Injury Hazard A faulty housing for the ignition switch can allow water to enter and activate the electric starter unintentionally. This poses a serious hazard of injury or death.
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 November 19, 2008	Brownie's Third Lung Recalls Air Compressors Due to Drowning Hazard The air compressor's components can fail, which could cause a stoppage of air flow. This poses a risk of drowning to users.
U.S. CPSC January 3, 2007	Nitrous Oxide Systems Recalls Snowmobile and ATV NOS Kit Bottles that Can Forcefully Burst An incorrect burst disc, a component of the NOS bottle valve, may have been installed in the recalled NOS Kits. If the bottle is overfilled and overheated, it could forcefully burst, posing an impact injury hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC June 25, 2009	Big Muddy Motor Sports Recalls Generators Due to Fire Hazard The 220-volt receptacle can fail to produce power correctly and cause power surges that can damage appliances. This poses a risk of fire and possible injury 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.