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January 23, 2007Appliances
Arctic Cat Recalls Model Year 2007 90cc Youth Model ATVs
Hazard: On the recalled ATVs, the handlebar base mounting bolts, tie-rod ends and tie-rod adjustment locking nuts may not have been tightened to the proper torque during the production process. Operating an affected ATV could cause components to loosen, resulting in loss of steering control. This condition could result in loss of vehicle control, which could result in injury or death.
January 22, 2007Appliances
Weil-McLain Co. Recalls Boilers for Leaking Exhaust, Carbon Monoxide
Hazard: The boiler assembly is not properly sealed. Exhaust and carbon monoxide (CO) can leak during operation and accumulate, posing a risk of poisoning.
December 19, 2006Appliances
Crown Boiler Co. Recalls Boilers Due to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard
Hazard: The boilers can generate excessive levels of carbon monoxide (CO) in the flue gases, posing a risk of CO poisoning.
December 15, 2006Appliances
Square D Recalls Safety Switches Due to Shock or Electrocution Hazard
Hazard: The safety switch can continue to supply electricity even after being placed in the "OFF" position. This poses the risk of an electric shock or electrocution hazard to consumers.
December 12, 2006Appliances
Emerson Electric Co. Recalls Ceiling Fans for Injury Hazard from Falling Blades
Hazard: The brackets holding the fan blades can break, causing the blade to detach. Falling pieces can hit and injure bystanders.
November 30, 2006Appliances
HSN LP Recalls Ultrex-Brand Pressure Cookers Due to Burn Hazard
Hazard: The pressure cooker's lid can open while its contents are under pressure, allowing the hot contents to be expelled and causing burn injuries to bystanders.
November 30, 2006Appliances
Trane Recalls Air Conditioners after Incidents of Units Smoking
Hazard: The heating element on these commercially installed units can become displaced and, if it contacts metal, could short circuit. If the electric heater on one of those units short-circuits, wiring problems on 265-volt models could allow the unit to remain energized while the unit's fan is turned off, causing it to overheat and smoke.
November 1, 2006Appliances
Atico International USA, Inc. Recalls Espresso Makers for Burn and Impact Injury Hazards
Hazard: The espresso maker's heating element can forcefully separate from its base during the brewing cycle. This poses burn and impact injury hazards to nearby consumers.
October 31, 2006Appliances
Weil-McLain Recalls Ultra Series Boilers for Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Hazard: These boilers were manufactured for use with natural gas, but could have a blue tag incorrectly indicating to installers that they are intended for use with LP (propane) gas. If an installer connects one of the boilers to LP gas without installing a propane conversion kit, carbon monoxide (CO) can build up due to incomplete combustion, posing a risk of CO poisoning.
October 25, 2006Appliances
Wal-Mart Recalls Minnie Mouse Cardigan Sets Due to Strangulation Hazard
Hazard: If the cardigan is buttoned, the ribbon woven around the neckline poses a strangulation hazard for children.
October 10, 2006Appliances
Black & Decker Recalls Blower/Vacuums for Fire Hazard
Hazard: A loose connection between the blower/vac and an extension cord can cause overheating, posing a fire hazard.
September 7, 2006Appliances
Delta Combination Water Heaters Recalled by Triangle Tube for Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard
Hazard: The burner plate and flue hood seal on the water heaters can fail due to an improper seal causing a leak of flue gases and carbon monoxide (CO). This poses the risk of CO poisoning to consumers inside of the house.
August 3, 2006Appliances
The Toro Company Expands Recall of Snowthrowers Posing Fire Hazard
Hazard: The plastic fuel tank can crack and leak gasoline, posing a risk of fire and injury.
August 2, 2006Appliances
Robertshaw Controls Co. Recalls Gas Controls Installed in Commercial Cooking Appliances for Fire Hazard
Hazard: These controls are designed to prevent gas from flowing when the pilot light is out. The recalled controls can remain on after the pilot light is extinguished. If this happens, gas can continue to flow to the main burner of the appliance, which poses a risk of a gas explosion and fire.
July 18, 2006Appliances
Humidifiers Recalled for Fire Hazard
Hazard: Water from the humidifier can leak into the unit's electrical compartment, posing a fire hazard.
July 11, 2006Appliances
Husqvarna Outdoor Products Inc. Recalls Lawn Tractors for Fire Hazard
Hazard: The fuel line on these lawn tractors can separate from the fuel tank outlet. If this occurs, fuel will spill out, posing a fire hazard.
June 28, 2006Appliances
CFM Corp. Recalls Sequoia Wood Burning Fireplaces for Fire Hazard
Hazard: Due to insufficient insulation or a missing weld, some of these fireplaces could pose a fire hazard.
June 14, 2006Appliances
Electronic Pressure Cookers Sold by QVC Recalled Due to Burn Hazard
Hazard: The lid on these pressure cookers can open prematurely while contents are under pressure, and hot contents can be expelled, posing a burn hazard.
May 23, 2006Appliances
Arctic Cat Inc. Announces Recall of Off-Highway Utility Vehicles
Hazard: The rear brake caliper used on these units could leak brake fluid, resulting in reduced braking ability at the rear wheels. The front wheel brakes are unaffected by this condition.
May 17, 2006Appliances
Aqua-Leisure Industries Recalls Inflatable Pool Ladders for Fall Hazard
Hazard: The plastic step support clips can be assembled upside down, causing the ladder steps to break under a user's weight.
March 30, 2006Appliances
Espresso Machines Recalled for Fire Hazard
Hazard: The electrical connectors in the espresso machine can erode, posing a fire hazard.
March 16, 2006Appliances
Philips Consumer Electronics Recalls Plasma Flat Panel Televisions
Hazard: Arcing by capacitors inside the left and right side of the back cabinets of these TVs can pose a safety risk.
March 7, 2006Appliances
Espresso Machines Recalled for Fire Hazard
Hazard: The electrical connectors in the espresso machine can erode, posing a fire hazard.
February 15, 2006Appliances
Espresso Makers Recalled Due to Fire Hazard
Hazard: The electrical connectors in the espresso machine can erode, posing a fire hazard.
February 8, 2006Appliances
Lasko Recalls Box and Pivoting Floor Fans Posing Fire Hazard
Hazard: An electrical failure in the motor can pose a fire hazard to consumers.
February 7, 2006Appliances
CPSC, SFC America Announce Recall to Repair Fire Extinguishers
Hazard: The fire extinguishers can fail to discharge properly when the trigger is activated, which puts consumers at risk of fire-related injuries.
February 1, 2006Appliances
CPSC, Weil-McLain Company Announce Recall of Boilers
Hazard: The blower assembly is not properly sealed. Gas can leak during operation and accumulate. If an ignition source is present, a fire or explosion could occur.
January 25, 2006Appliances
Leaf Blowers Sold at Home Depot Recalled for Laceration Hazard
Hazard: The blowers are missing the doors covering the vacuum inlet. This exposes the blower's fan blade, posing a risk of finger laceration to the user.
December 22, 2005Appliances
CPSC, Petters Consumer Brands LLC Announce Recall of Batteries Found In Polaroid Portable DVD Players
Hazard: The battery can overheat and melt the plastic case while recharging, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
December 20, 2005Appliances
CPSC, CFM Corporation Announce Recall of Legacy Propane Infrared Plaque Heaters
Hazard: Carbon monoxide hazard. A non-specification gasket around the heating plaques could allow heater carbon monoxide emissions to leak into the area in which the heater is being used.