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U.S. CPSC October 1, 2010 |
Home Improvement Books Recalled by Oxmoor House Due to Faulty Wiring Instructions; Shock and Fire Hazards to Consumers The books contain errors in the technical diagrams and wiring instructions that could lead consumers to incorrectly install or repair electrical wiring, posing an electrical shock or fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC December 30, 2008 |
Faulty Instructions Prompt Recall of Electrical Wiring How-to-Books by The Taunton Press; Shock Hazard to Consumers The books contain several errors in the technical diagrams that could lead consumers to incorrectly install or repair electrical wiring, posing an electrical shock hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC September 2, 2004 |
Target Recall of Electric Scooters Improper wiring can cause a short circuit, posing a fire hazard in the scooter. In addition, inadequate insulation may expose electrical wiring, which poses a shock 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 January 12, 2010 |
Rockler Companies Recalls LED Light Kits Due to Burn and Fire Hazards Defective wiring in the light kits can cause the battery pack to overheat and explode, posing a risk of burn and fire hazards to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC January 10, 2008 |
Torchiere Lamps Recalled By L G Sourcing Due to Fire Hazard; Lamps Sold Exclusively At Lowe's Stores A short circuit in the lamps' wiring can pose a fire hazard to consumers. |
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 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 August 18, 2010 |
Electrical Wire Recalled by Cerro Wire due to Fire Hazard While the actual electrical wire has "14 gauge" printed on it, the packaging incorrectly labels the electrical wire as 12 gauge. If used as a 12 gauge wire, it can overload, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC March 25, 2009 |
Holiday Lights Recalled by Four Star Group USA Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Safeway Stores Electrical wiring in the lights can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC July 16, 2009 |
Steam Cleaners Recalled by Thane International Due to Shock and Burn Hazards The power cord can unexpectedly wear down and expose the wiring, posing a shock. |
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 June 8, 2004 |
Targus Recall of International Plug Adapters The adapters may have an electrical wiring problem, posing a shock and fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC February 15, 2006 |
Espresso Makers Recalled Due to Fire Hazard The electrical connectors in the espresso machine can erode, posing a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC August 20, 2008 |
Electrical Wire Splices Recalled Due to Shock and Fire Hazards The splice can fail to hold the wires adequately together, posing a shock and fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC September 30, 2008 |
Wal-Mart Recalls General Electric Toasters Due to Fire and Shock Hazards An electrical short circuit can occur between the heating element and the bread cage, posing a fire and electrical shock hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC January 24, 2007 |
Tower Fans Recalled by the Holmes Group Due to Fire Hazard Electrical arcing in the fan's wiring can cause a fire hazard. |
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 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 June 21, 2011 |
Christmas Tree Shops Recall Animated Safari and Aquarium Lamps Due to Fire and Shock Hazards Defective wiring in the lamps can cause an electrical short, posing fire and shock hazards to consumers. |
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 November 16, 2006 |
Desk Lamps Sold at Office Depot Recalled for Shock Hazard The sheath that protects the electrical cord can become improperly aligned during lamp assembly, posing a shock hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC October 6, 2009 |
Directors Chairs Sold at Lowe's Stores Recalled Due to Fall Hazard; Made by White Tiger The chair back supports can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC April 2, 2009 |
Faulty Installation Instructions Prompt RadioShack Corp. Recall of Electrical Switches; Shock Hazard to Consumers The wiring diagram on the switch's package is incorrect. The Neutral and Line notation is reversed, posing a shock hazard to consumers. |
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 January 15, 2009 |
Bosch and Siemens Model Dishwashers Recalled by BSH Home Appliances Corporation Due to Fire Hazard An electrical component in certain model dishwashers can overheat, posing 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 July 18, 2007 |
Atico International USA Recalls Coffeemakers Sold Exclusively at Walgreens Due to Fire Hazard The coffeemaker can ignite due to an electrical failure, posing a fire hazard. |
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 May 9, 2007 |
Halogen Table Lamps Sold at Lowe's Stores Recalled Due to Fire Hazard These lamps can short circuit, posing a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC May 5, 2009 |
Wagner Spray Tech Recalls Paint Sprayers Due to Electrical Shock Hazard The on-off switch can be dislodged from the casing, resulting in exposure of electrical connections. This can pose an electrical shock hazard to the consumer. |
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 April 2, 2009 |
Best Buy Announces the Recall of Certain Rocketfish Universal Portable Power Sources Due to Fire Hazard While charging the battery, the power source can unexpectedly ignite, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC June 13, 2006 |
Herrington Swivel Rockers Sold at Lowe's Stores Recalled for Fall Hazard The recalled swivel rockers can be assembled incorrectly, causing them to break at the base or tip over backward easily. This poses a fall hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC March 11, 2010 |
Noncontact Electrical Tester Recalled by Fluke Due to Shock or Burn Hazard The testers can fail to give an indication of live voltage, resulting in the operator falsely believing the electrical power is off, posing a risk of serious injury or death from electrical shock or thermal burns. |
U.S. CPSC April 9, 2009 |
Ross Stores Recalls Folding Patio Chairs Due to Fall Hazard The side supports on these chairs can splinter when weight is placed on them, posing a fall 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 March 21, 2007 |
Home Decorators Collection Recalls Wall Sconces Due to Electrical Shock Hazard A missing back plate exposes consumers to live wires, posing a risk of electrical shock to consumers changing the light bulb. |
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 December 2, 2003 |
Barnett of the Caribbean Recall of Showerhead Hot Water Heaters Undersized wiring prevents this unit from being suitable in wet locations, the rotary switch is not waterproof and the installation instructions fail to recommend an electrical junction box, but instead recommends tape. Another hazard is the plastic enclosure which poses an electrocution and fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC May 22, 2003 |
Toy Vehicles Recalled by International Playthings Inc. Small parts on the vehicles can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. |
U.S. CPSC July 14, 2004 |
NETGEAR Inc. Recall of Wall Plug Ethernet Bridges The plastic housing on these units can detach, posing a shock hazard. |
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 March 6, 2008 |
Portable Air Compressors Sold Exclusively at Advance Auto Parts Stores Recalled Due to Fire and Electrical Hazards The compressor's motor can overheat and ignite the protective cover, posing a fire hazard to consumers. Also, the cover might not prevent internal components from being touched, which poses an electrical shock 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 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 September 24, 2009 |
IMI Cornelius Recalls Juice Dispensers Due to Fire Hazard Fraying of wiring within the wiring harness can cause the juice dispenser's transformer to overheat, posing a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC August 29, 2006 |
Agio International's Outdoor Steel Dome Fireplaces Sold at Lowe's Stores Recalled Due to Fire Hazard Touch-up paint used on the fireplace's exterior can ignite during use, posing a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC March 10, 2011 |
"Camp Nod" Lantern Nightlights Recalled Due to Shock and Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at The Land of Nod An electrical short circuit can occur in the nightlight's wiring, posing a risk of fire or shock 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. |