Electric Dental Handpieces
December 13th, 2007 — Food & Drugs, MedWatch
Reports of serious patient injuries, including third degree burns, associated with the use of poorly maintained electric dental handpieces during dental procedures.
Hairstyling Irons Recalled by Farouk Systems Inc. Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
December 11th, 2007 — Household products
The iron's "on/off" switch was installed incorrectly. When the iron is plugged in and switch is in the "off" position, the iron remains "on," which could pose fire and burn hazards.
Gamenamics Inc. Recalls Air-Powered Hockey Tables Due to Burn Hazard
December 11th, 2007 — Sports & Recreation
The hockey table's wires can overheat or melt, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Consumer products recalled
December 6th, 2007 — CNN Links
Holiday figurines from Home Depot and potty training seats from RC2 were recalled Thursday by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) due to lead paint. Coffee mugs from Starbucks were also recalled, due to a burn hazard.
Starbucks Recalls Coffee Mugs Due To Burn Hazard; Product Manufactured by lab921
December 6th, 2007 — Household products
The plastic handle can detach from the body of the mug when filled with hot liquids, posing a minor burn hazard to consumers.
Polaris Recalls Certain Ranger Utility Vehicles Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
December 6th, 2007 — Outdoor
The utility vehicle's fuel tank can leak, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.