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U.S. CPSC
January 22, 2007 |
DS Waters of America Inc. Recalls Water Coolers for Fire Hazard A water leak inside the water cooler can create an electrical arc, posing a fire hazard.   |
U.S. CPSC
November 10, 2009 |
Gehl Foods Recalls Nacho Cheese and Chili Sauce Dispensers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards The dispenser's fan blade can come into contact with the heater coil, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
June 27, 2002 |
In-Sink-Erator Recall of Instant Hot Water Dispensers Water can leak from the metal holding tank, wet insulating material and cause electrical arcing and heat build-up. This poses a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC
July 13, 2004 |
Elkay Manufacturing Co. Recall of Bottled Water Coolers These electric water coolers can overheat and present a fire hazard. |
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 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
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
October 19, 2004 |
Avanti Products Inc. Recall of Water Dispensers The hot water faucet on these units has a child-resistant safety feature to prevent young children from accessing the hot water. The device can malfunction so that the faucet will not turn off, causing burn injuries to children. |
U.S. CPSC
August 5, 2009 |
Paper Towel Dispensers Recalled By Global Plastics Due to Fire Hazard The dispenser's electric board can overheat posing a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC
November 7, 2007 |
Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps Recalled by Carrier Due to Fire Hazard An electric heater in the unit can break, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
June 14, 2011 |
General Electric, Sharp Recalls GE Air Conditioning and Heating Units Due to Fire Hazard An electrical component in the heating system can fail, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
February 8, 2011 |
Portable Space Heaters Recalled by PD Sixty Distributor Due to Fire Hazard The space heater can overheat due to loose electrical connections, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
July 26, 2007 |
Frozen Carbonated Beverage Dispensers Recalled by IMI Cornelius Due to Fire Hazard A problem with the dispenser's florescent lamp can cause electrical arcing, which poses a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
January 4, 2007 |
Pentair Water Pool and Spa Inc. Recalls Gas Pool Heaters for Carbon Monoxide Hazard These pool heaters can emit excessive carbon monoxide (CO), posing a risk of CO poisoning in the event of a vent leak in an indoor installation. |
U.S. CPSC
April 1, 2010 |
Agio International Recalls Outdoor Gas Fire Columns Sold Exclusively at Costco Due to Fire Hazard Gas can leak from connections in the column, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
August 30, 2007 |
Berko Electric Toe-Space Heaters Recalled Due to Fire Hazard If the fan stops working and the heater continues to run, the unit can overheat, posing a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC
April 3, 2008 |
A.O. Smith Recalls Gas Water Heaters Due to Fire and Carbon Monoxide Hazards The water heater's flue gas temperatures can produce excessive temperatures in the venting unit, posing a fire hazard. Also, the water exhaust can leak into the surrounding room, posing a carbon monoxide hazard. |
U.S. CPSC
April 5, 2005 |
DESA Heating Products and Scheu Manufacturing Co. Recall of Propane Heaters The plastic ring on the heater's regulator can crack, causing gas to leak out if the propane tank and heater regulator are turned on. This can create a fire hazard if an ignition source is present. |
U.S. CPSC
January 26, 2006 |
Fire Hazard with Oscillating Heater Sold in Wal-Mart Prompts Recall The wires inside the oscillating heater can short circuit and spark, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
June 5, 2003 |
Electric Heaters Recalled by Weather Works The electric heater can overheat internal plastic components and damage the wiring, posing a fire and electrocution hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
February 16, 2011 |
Atico International USA Recalls Heaters Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Dollar General Stores These heaters have caught fire, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
May 1, 2008 |
QVC Recalls Space Heaters Due to Fire Hazard The unit can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
September 17, 2004 |
IMI Cornelius Recall to Repair Frozen Carbonate Drink Dispensers The motor drive can overheat and cause the liquid contents to become hot. If this happens, the dispenser's nozzle can break and expose consumers to the hot liquid, posing a risk of burns. |
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
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
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
August 31, 2010 |
32-Inch Sharp LCD-TVs Recalled Due to Risk of Injury The TV stand's neck support can break and cause the TV to tip-over, posing a risk of injury to the consumer. |
U.S. CPSC
September 24, 2008 |
Igloo Products Announces Recall of Coolers Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively in West Marine Stores Sharp edges on the stainless steel latch attached to the cooler can pose a laceration hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
March 31, 2005 |
Mr. Heater, Inc. Recall to Repair Mr. Heater "Big Buddy/Tough Buddy" Propane Heaters The valve on the propane heaters can leak, posing a fire hazard if an ignition source is present. |
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
March 17, 2004 |
Lakewood Recall of Electric Heaters Electrical connections inside of the heater can become loose. This could cause the metal portion of the heater to become energized, posing a serious shock hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
July 18, 2002 |
Vacation Station(TM) Children's Cooler/Chairs Recalled by Hilton Hotels Corporation When the chair collapses the folding mechanism can pose a crushing, cutting or severing hazard to consumers' fingers. |
U.S. CPSC
March 4, 2004 |
Lasko Products Inc. Recall of Space Heaters The power cord connection can overheat and cause the cord to separate from the space heater. This poses a fire, burn and shock hazard. |
U.S. CPSC
November 23, 2004 |
Lakewood Recall of Fan-Forced Mini-Personal Heaters Fire hazard if an electrical failure leads to overheating and melting of plastic parts. |
Popular Mechanics
February 2007
Norman Becker |
How to Fix a Leaky Faucet: Homeowners Clinic Merle Henkenius, a licensed master plumber with more than 30 years of experience, breaks down this basic fix. |
