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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 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 August 19, 2002 |
Digital Multimeters Recall by Fluke Corp The recalled units can take longer than normal, up to 18 seconds, to display readings of AC voltages above 500 volts. Users can misinterpret the delayed reading to mean that high voltage is not present. If high voltage is present, users could be exposed to a risk of shock. |
U.S. CPSC July 31, 2003 |
Ideal Industries Inc. Voltage Tester Recall Ideal has received 11 reports of these testers shorting out at higher voltages, resulting in the faceplate blowing off the units. Two users were burned when their units reportedly shorted out. |
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 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 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 July 22, 2008 |
Indoor Lighting Fixtures Recalled by Lithonia Lighting Due to Fire Hazard A thermal protector could be missing from the lighting fixtures, posing a risk of overheating and 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 April 7, 2009 |
Stanley and Solarwide Industrial Recall Stud Sensors Due to Shock Hazard The stud sensor can fail to calibrate properly and detect AC electrical wires behind the wall, posing a shock hazard to the user. |
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 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 July 2, 2003 |
International Adapter Plugs Recalled by Franzus Company LLC The adapter plug can separate, exposing live electrical conductors, posing an electrocution and shock 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 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 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 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 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. |
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 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 January 11, 2006 |
Neptune Systems Recalls Power Strips for Shock Hazard The metal enclosure on the power strip is not properly grounded, which could result in an electrical shock. |
U.S. CPSC July 17, 2008 |
Studio RTA Recalls TV Stands Due to TV Tip-over Hazard The stability of the stand does not meet industry standards to prevent TV tip-over, posing a risk of injury or death to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC September 13, 2007 |
Back to Basics Products Recalls Iced Tea Makers Due to Fire Hazard The iced tea maker's components can fail, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC April 2, 2009 |
Best Buy Announces the Recall of Certain Insignia 26-Inch Flat-Panel LCD Televisions Due to Fire Hazard The television's power supply can fail, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC March 30, 2006 |
Espresso Machines Recalled for Fire Hazard Jura Impressa Automatic Coffee Center Espresso Machines are being recalled because the electrical connectors in the machine can erode, posing a fire hazard. |
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 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 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 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 18, 2009 |
Remote Switches Recalled by Woodstock International Due to Fire Hazard An incorrectly sized wire inside the remote switch can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC September 3, 2008 |
Cordless Screwdrivers Recalled by Menards Due to Fire and Burn Hazards The battery can overheat and ignite during charging, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. There is no protective device on the lithium battery to prevent overheating. |
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 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 October 27, 2009 |
Belkin International Inc. Recalls SurgeMaster Surge Protectors Due to Shock Hazard The molding of the plastic 360 degree rotating plug, which allows for easy cord movement, can crack or detach from the plug assembly, posing a shock hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC October 13, 2004 |
CPSC, Little Giant Pump Co. Announce Recall of Cooler Pumps The motor caps on the cooler pumps are not made with flame- retardant material and an internal electrical failure can ignite the cap, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC November 5, 2009 |
Children's Art Easels Recalled by MacPherson's Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard The chalkboard surface coating contains high levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. |
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 October 28, 2009 |
Sony Recalls Computer AC Adapters Due to Shock Hazard Insulation inside the AC adapter can fail over time, posing an electrical shock hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC April 1, 2009 |
Lakeshore Learning Materials Recalls Children's Toy Boxes Due to Choking Hazard The head of the stuffed butterfly toy can detach from the body, posing a choking hazard to children. |
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 February 25, 2010 |
Commercial Ice Cube Machines Recalled by Scotsman Due to Fire Hazard The solenoid, an electrical component in the product, can fail and result in an electrical arc that can pose a fire hazard. |
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 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 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 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 January 28, 2009 |
Outdoor Research Recalls Warming Gloves Due to Burn Hazard The glove's electric heating pad can short circuit and overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC May 31, 2005 |
Cables To Go Recall of Power Adapters Sold with Go!Data Drive Enclosures A component inside the adapters can overheat, posing a risk of fire or electrical shock. |
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 August 3, 2007 |
LED Lights Recalled by Plan 9 Due to Fire Hazard The circuit board in the lights can overheat, posing a risk of fire. |