Entries Tagged 'Household products' ↓
Electrical Wire Recalled by Cerro Wire due to Fire Hazard
August 18th, 2010 — Household products
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.
Asurion Recalls Counterfeit BlackBerry(r)-branded Batteries Due to Burn and Fire Hazards
August 10th, 2010 — Household products
The counterfeit batteries can overheat, posing burn and fire hazards.
Additional Reports of Fires and Low Consumer Response Rate Prompt Reannouncement of Goldstar and Comfort-Aire Dehumidifier Recall
August 10th, 2010 — Household products
The power connector for the dehumidifier's compressor can short circuit, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Bosch Thermotechnology Recalls Boiler Survey Kits Due to Fire Hazard
August 9th, 2010 — Household products
The use of a silver-colored gas pipe adapter included in the service kit can lead to gas leakage, posing a fire or explosion hazard to consumers.
Miami Breaker Recalls Counterfeit Square D Circuit Breakers Due to Fire Hazard
August 2nd, 2010 — Household products
The recalled circuit breakers labeled "Square D" or "SQD" have been determined to be counterfeit by Square D and can fail to trip when they are overloaded, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Wire Feed Welders Recalled by Star Asia USA Due to Burn Hazard
July 13th, 2010 — Household products
The wire welder's torch does not have a cold contactor as erroneously stated on the packaging and instruction manual. Without this feature, the welder generates an electrical arc immediately upon contact with the welding material, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Tekkeon Inc. Recalls MyPower ALL Plus External Laptop Batteries Due to Fire Hazard
July 1st, 2010 — Household products
The battery cell can short-circuit and overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Sony Recalls VAIO Laptop Computers Due to Burn Hazard
June 30th, 2010 — Household products
The computers can overheat, posing a burn hazard to the consumer.
Radio Systems Corporation Recalls Power Adapters Sold with PetSafe(r) Heated Wellness Sleepers Due to Fire Hazard
June 29th, 2010 — Household products
When the metal connector is removed from the bed, it can cause arcing between the coil spring and the connector, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Comverge Recalls Communication Module Inside TXU Energy Thermostats Due to Risk of Fire Hazard
June 17th, 2010 — Household products
The communication module in the thermostat can overheat, posing a risk of fire hazard.
Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roll-Up Blinds by Chicology
June 15th, 2010 — Household products
Strangulations can occur if the lifting loop slides off the side of the blind and a child's neck becomes entangled on the free-standing loop or if a child places his/her neck between the lifting loop and the roll-up blind material.
McDonald’s Recalls Movie Themed Drinking Glasses Due to Potential Cadmium Risk
June 4th, 2010 — Household products
The designs on the glasses contain cadmium. Long term exposure to cadmium can cause adverse health effects.
Conair Recalls BabylissPro Compact Hair Dryers Due to Laceration Hazard
May 7th, 2010 — Household products
The spinning fan within the hair dryer can break apart, striking the hair dryer's plastic shell. This causes the plastic to shatter, creating a laceration hazard.
Low Return Rate and Additional Reports of Fires Prompt Reannouncement of Coby Electronics Portable DVD/CD/MP3 Player Recalls
April 26th, 2010 — Household products
The rechargeable batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Wood Burning Stoves Recalled by SCAN Andersen Due to Injury Hazard
April 22nd, 2010 — Household products
The stove's door can dislodge and fall from its hinges, posing a risk of injury to consumers.