December 13, 2016Appliances
Cuisinart Food Processors Recalled by Conair Due to Laceration Hazard
Hazard: The food processor's riveted blade can crack over time and small metal pieces of the blade can break off into the processed food. This poses a laceration hazard to consumers.
November 30, 2016Appliances
IMUSA Recalls Espresso Makers Due to Impact and Burn Hazards
Hazard: The filler cap at the top of the unit can crack and allow steam to escape, posing a risk of burns to the user. In addition, the cap can pop off unexpectedly as a result of pressure buildup, posing an impact injury risk to a bystander.
November 29, 2016Appliances
Gree Reannounces Dehumidifier Recall Following 450 Fires and $19 Million in Property Damage; Brand Names Include Frigidaire, Soleus Air, Kenmore and Others
Hazard: The dehumidifiers can overheat, smoke and catch fire, posing serious fire and burn hazards to consumers.
November 8, 2016Appliances
Country Home Products Recalls Leaf and Lawn Vacuums Due to Fire and Burn Hazards (Recall Alert)
Hazard: The muffler can overheat and melt the air cleaner cover, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
November 8, 2016Appliances
Trane Recalls Furnaces Due to Shock Hazard (Recall Alert)
Hazard: The ground wire in the furnace's junction box can become loose. If an electrical component then fails and short circuits, the unit poses a shock hazard.
November 4, 2016Appliances
Samsung Recalls Top-Load Washing Machines Due to Risk of Impact Injuries
Hazard: The washing machine top can unexpectedly detach from the washing machine chassis during use, posing a risk of injury from impact.
November 2, 2016Appliances
Dehumidifiers Made by Midea Recalled Due to Serious Fire and Burn Hazards; $4.8 Million in Property Damage Reported
Hazard: The dehumidifiers can overheat, smoke and catch fire, posing serious fire and burn hazards.
October 26, 2016Appliances
Hearth & Home Technologies Recalls Wood Stoves Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)
Hazard: When the top load lid of the stove is being used, the handle can become disengaged from the locked position, allowing the lid to unexpectedly slam shut on the consumer's fingers.
October 18, 2016Appliances
Sherwood Marketing Recalls 3 Squares Rice and Slow Cookers Due to Fire, Electric Shock Hazards
Hazard: The rice/slow cooker's improperly installed wiring can cause electrical shorting in the unit, posing fire and electric shock hazards.
October 18, 2016Appliances
Husqvarna Recalls Lawn Mowers Due to Laceration Hazard
Hazard: The operator presence control bar can malfunction and cause the engine and blades to continue to operate when they should shut off, posing a laceration hazard to the operator.
October 4, 2016Appliances
Interlogix Recalls to Inspect Personal Panic Devices Due to Failure to Operate in an Emergency
Hazard: The wireless personal panic devices can fail to operate, which could result in the device not communicating with the security system if activated in the event of an emergency.
September 15, 2016Appliances
GE Appliances Recalls Top-Loading Clothes Washers Due to Fire Hazard
Hazard: An electrical component in the washers can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
September 13, 2016Appliances
BLACK+DECKER™ Recalls Electric Blower/Vacuum/Mulchers Due to Laceration Hazard
Hazard: The fan cover can unlatch unexpectedly, posing a laceration hazard.
August 25, 2016Appliances
Whirlpool Recalls Microwaves Due to Fire Hazard
Hazard: Internal arcing during use can ignite an internal plastic component, posing a fire hazard.
August 23, 2016Appliances
Arctic Cat Recalls Side-by-Side Utility Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)
Hazard: The throttle cable can stick and prevent the throttle mechanism from returning to an idle position upon release of the throttle and cause the rider to lose control, posing a crash hazard and risk of injury.
July 28, 2016Appliances
Oven Mitts Recalled by Loot Crate Due to Burn Hazard
Hazard: The oven mitts lack thermal protection, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
July 26, 2016Appliances
Frigidaire and Kenmore Wall Ovens Recalled by Electrolux Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
Hazard: The thermal switch on the ovens can malfunction due to improper manufacturing, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
July 14, 2016Appliances
Flushmate Expands Recall of Flushmate III Pressure-Assisted Flushing Systems Due to Impact and Laceration Hazards
Hazard: The system can burst at or near the vessel weld seam releasing stored pressure. This pressure can lift the tank lid and shatter the tank, posing impact and laceration hazards to consumers and property damage.
June 23, 2016Appliances
3M Recalls Hard Hats Due to Shock Hazard
Hazard: Hard hats sold online were marketed to protect against electric shock, but they do not provide this protection, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
June 22, 2016Appliances
Ecovent Recalls Room Sensors Due to Shock Hazard (Recall Alert)
Hazard: The cover can come off during normal use, exposing high voltage components and posing an electrical shock hazard.
May 31, 2016Appliances
Broan-NuTone Recalls Ventilation Fans Due to Fire Hazard
Hazard: The fan motor can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
May 31, 2016Appliances
Mirka Recalls Electric Random Orbital Sanders Due to Fire Hazard
Hazard: The sanders can short circuit, posing a fire hazard.
May 26, 2016Appliances
Rheem Recalls to Repair Water Heaters Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot
Hazard: The control panel on the water heaters can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
May 25, 2016Appliances
Honda Recalls Mini Tillers Due to Risk of Injury (Recall Alert)
Hazard: The throttle cable can be pinched during packaging, causing the tiller tines to rotate unexpectedly when the lever is not engaged, posing a risk of serious injury to consumers.
May 24, 2016Appliances
Water Heating Technologies Recalls Gas Water Heaters Due to Fire Hazard
Hazard: The water heaters have a space between the burner flange and the combustion chamber that allows flammable liquids or gases to contact burning flammable vapors inside the combustion chamber, posing a risk of fire or explosion.
May 10, 2016Appliances
American Honda Recalls Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Risk of Injury (Recall Alert)
Hazard: The front door can open unexpectedly while the vehicle is in use, posing a risk of injury to occupants.
April 19, 2016Appliances
Brunton Outdoors Recalls Battery Packs Due to Fire Hazard
Hazard: The power packs' lithium ion polymer batteries can overheat and catch on fire during charging, posing a fire hazard.
March 31, 2016Appliances
CE North America Expands Recall of Fan Heaters Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at H-E-B
Hazard: The fan heaters can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
March 15, 2016Appliances
Franklin Fueling Systems Recalls Gas Station Hose/Swivel Fitting Sets Due to Fire, Explosion Hazards
Hazard: The swivel fitting can separate from the hose, causing fuel to leak, posing a fire and explosion hazard.
March 10, 2016Appliances
Carlin Recalls Williamson and Thermoflo Furnaces and Boilers Equipped with Carlin Burners Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
Hazard: A wiring malfunction can result in the burners failing to shut off, posing a fire hazard.