Venmar Ventilation Inc. Recalls Heat Recovery Ventilators Due to Fire Hazard
December 13th, 2007 — Household products
The thermal protector in these units can fail, posing a potential fire hazard to consumers.
AutoZone Recalls Booster Cables Due to Electrical Hazard
December 13th, 2007 — Outdoor
The booster cables clamps were assembled incorrectly resulting in reverse polarity. This poses an electrical shock and explosion hazard to consumers.
Outdoor Vacuums with Honda Engines Recalled By Billy Goat Industries Inc. Due to Fire Hazard
December 12th, 2007 — Outdoor
The vacuum's fuel tank could crack and leak fuel. If gasoline leaking from the fuel tank is ignited, a fire or explosion can occur. This poses a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
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.
AtHome America Recalls Candles Due to Fire Hazard
December 11th, 2007 — Household products
The candle's wicks are in close proximity causing the candle to burn unevenly and faster than expected, posing a potential fire hazard.
QVC Recalls Electric Toasters Due to Fire Hazard
December 11th, 2007 — Household products
The toaster can turn on without bread in the slots and ignite items placed on top of it, posing a fire hazard.
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.
Collins International Co. Recalls Oscillating Ceramic Heaters Sold at Menards Retail Stores Due To Fire Hazard
December 6th, 2007 — Household products
The heaters can overheat, smoke, or ignite which could pose a fire hazard to consumers.
Black & Decker Brand Toasters Recalled By Applica Consumer Products Inc. Due to Fire Hazard
December 5th, 2007 — Household products
An electrical component in the toaster can overheat and ignite the circuit board, posing a fire hazard.
GE recalls 92,000 microwave ovens
December 5th, 2007 — CNN Links
General Electric said Wednesday it was recalling 92,000 microwave combo wall ovens due to fire hazard.
General Electric Recalls Microwave Combo Wall Ovens Due to Fire Hazard
December 5th, 2007 — Household products
The door switch in the microwave oven can overheat and ignite plastic components in the control area, posing a fire hazard to consumers. The lower thermal oven does not pose a hazard.
Miter Saws Recalled by WMH Tool Group Due to Laceration Hazard
November 27th, 2007 — Household products
The saw handle's switch can fail, causing the saw to smoke, spark, and trip circuit breakers, and disable the safety brake. The saw also can keep operating unless the unit is unplugged, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
Meijer Inc. Recalls Firepits; Product Can Tip Over and Pose a Fire Hazard
November 27th, 2007 — Outdoor
The legs of the firepit can bend or snap off during use, causing the firepit to tip over and in turn the fire can escape. This poses a fire hazard to consumers.
Elmo USA Corp. Recalls Visual Presenters Due to Fire Hazard
November 21st, 2007 — Household products
Improperly installed fluorescent top lights in the presenter can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Bon-Ton Recalls Children’s Bath Robes Due to Burn Hazard
November 15th, 2007 — Kids
The recalled bath robes fail to meet the children's sleepwear flammability standard, posing a risk of burn injuries to children if the robe caught fire.