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U.S. CPSC March 15, 2007 |
Amprobe Recalls Clamp Meters Due to Shock Hazard The meters can fail to give an appropriate voltage reading, resulting in the operator believing the electrical power is off, which can pose a risk of shock, electrocution, or thermal burn hazard. |
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 December 14, 2010 |
Extech Instruments Recalls Digital Clamp and Multimeters due to Electrocution Hazard When the battery runs low, the meters can fail to give an accurate voltage reading, resulting in the operator falsely believing the electrical power is off or low. This poses an electrocution hazard. |
U.S. CPSC May 15, 2009 |
Digital Clamp Meters Recalled by Fluke Due to Shock Hazard The meters can fail to give an appropriate voltage reading, resulting in the operator falsely believing the electrical power is off, posing a shock, electrocution, or thermal burn hazard. |
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 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 September 8, 2009 |
Bandsaws Recalled by Grizzly Industrial Due to Shock Hazard Some of the recalled bandsaws do not have a grounding wire installed, which poses an electric shock hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC September 23, 2010 |
Siemens Recalls Circuit Breakers Due to Fire Hazard The recalled circuit breakers have a spring clip that can break during normal use, leading to a loss of force to maintain a proper electrical connection in the panelboard. |
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 June 30, 2010 |
Southern Technologies Recalls Drill Presses Due to Shock Hazard Wires in the motor housing can be pinched, posing a risk of electrical shock to the consumer. |
U.S. CPSC May 3, 2004 |
Fluke Corp. Recall of Electrical Testing Components The leads, which are used to connect probes to handheld digital multimeters when testing for the presence and amount of voltage present in electrical circuitry, can result in incorrect multimeter readings. This poses a serious shock or electrocution hazard if the consumer touches live wires that the meter has read as having no electrical current. |
U.S. CPSC August 11, 2004 |
OTT-LITE Technology Recall of "10,000 Lux Light Box" That Simulates Natural Sunlight Overheating around the socket (where the bulb fits into the light box) can result in melted plastic and smoke, posing a possible fire and burn hazard. |
U.S. CPSC August 1, 2002 |
Electrical Testing Meters Recalled by Greenlee Textron Inc. An incompatible grommet, located in the battery compartment to protect internal wires, can cause the meter to provide inaccurate voltage and current readings. A meter that inaccurately indicates zero voltage or current creates the potential for electric shock or an electrocution hazard. |
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 November 15, 2006 |
Decorative Snaps and Metal Clips Recalled by Provo Craft Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard The recalled clips and snaps contain high levels of lead, which is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. |
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 October 31, 2007 |
Toy Figures Recalled by Henry Gordy International Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard Surface paints on the recalled toys contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. |
U.S. CPSC September 2, 2011 |
LED Night Lights Recalled by Camsing Global Due to Burn Hazard The LED night lights can overheat, smolder, and melt which may cause minor burns to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC February 17, 2011 |
Perfect Pullup Recalled by Perfect Fitness Due to Fall Injury Hazard The plastic handle on the recalled product can crack posing a fall injury hazard for the user. |
The Motley Fool April 17, 2008 Ryan Fuhrmann |
Badger Meter Keeps the Taps Open Badger Meter is growing gangbusters by selling automatic meter reading devices and related products and services to utilities. |
InternetNews July 28, 2009 |
Black Hat Exposes Smart Grid Security Risks Those smart meters may not be as smart as the name implies. |
The Motley Fool July 17, 2011 |
Badger Meter Earnings Preview Badger Meter will unveil its latest earnings on Wednesday, July 20. |
Boating December 2006 Ed Sherman |
The Boat Doctor - Shock-less Therapy Troubleshoot your electronics with a digital volt-ohm meter. Many boaters own one, or should, but few know how to use it. |
IEEE Spectrum August 2011 G. Pascal Zachary |
Saving Smart Meters From a Backlash Fears of irradiation from antennas threaten to smother smart meters in the crib. |
The Motley Fool December 4, 2009 |
Behind the Business: 3 Questions for Badger Meter Badger Meter answers three questions for shareholders and potential investors. |
Entrepreneur July 2003 Jane Easter Bahls |
Better Safe... Does your product need a warning label? Don't get burned -- consider all the potential dangers. |
Home Toys October 2002 Steve Nguyen |
The Future of Home Automation In the end, the infrastructure that a service provider creates to reach the shell of a home will be the catalyst for manufacturers, service companies and others to create the automated products that may one day make the home automation market what we always thought it could be. |