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September 28, 2006Electronics & Batteries
Lenovo and IBM Announce Recall of ThinkPad Notebook Computer Batteries Due to Fire Hazard
Hazard: These lithium-ion batteries can cause overheating, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

September 12, 2006Electronics & Batteries
Pier 1 Imports Recalls TV Stands for Tipping Hazard
Hazard: If a consumer leans on the stand's drawer when open, the unit can tilt forward and cause a television on top to slide off, posing a risk of injury or death.

September 5, 2006Electronics & Batteries
Olympus Expands March Recall of Overheating Infinity Film Cameras
Hazard: A defect with the flash circuit in these cameras can cause it to smoke and overheat, when the camera is turned on. This poses a possible burn hazard to consumers.

August 24, 2006Electronics & Batteries
Apple Announces Recall of Batteries Used in Previous iBook and PowerBook Computers Due to Fire Hazard
Hazard: These lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

August 15, 2006Electronics & Batteries
Dell Recall of Notebook Computer Batteries Due To Fire Hazard
Hazard: These lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

July 12, 2006Electronics & Batteries
M2Racer LLC Recalls Bicycle Headsets for Fall Hazard
Hazard: The headsets mount to bicycle frames and fasten to the front fork assembly. A protruding component of the headset can contact the steering tube of the front fork assembly, score or scratch the steering tube, and weaken the structural integrity of the front fork. The front fork could break, causing the handlebars to separate from the bicycle during use and result in a crash.

June 6, 2006Electronics & Batteries
Hewlett-Packard Company Recalls Digital Cameras Due to Fire Hazard, Offers Download Fix
Hazard: The digital camera can cause certain non-rechargeable batteries, such as the Duracell CP-1, to overheat when the camera is connected to an AC adapter or docking station, posing a fire hazard.

April 20, 2006Electronics & Batteries
HP Recalls Notebook Computer Batteries Due to Fire Hazard
Hazard: An internal failure can cause the battery to overheat and melt or char the plastic case, posing a burn and fire hazard.

April 13, 2006Electronics & Batteries
CPSC, Memcorp Inc. Recall of Disney®-Brand Personal DVD Players Due to Burn Hazard
Hazard: The battery packs sold with these DVD players can overheat and possibly burst when recharging, posing a risk of burns.

April 6, 2006Electronics & Batteries
Rechargeable Battery Packs Sold with MAX Wireless Conference Phones Recalled for Burn Hazard
Hazard: These battery packs can short circuit, causing them to overheat and melt the protective plastic covering, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

April 4, 2006Electronics & Batteries
InFocus Corp. Recalls Portable Projectors and Projector Lamps Posing Shock and Fire Hazards
Hazard: The units have improper wiring with inadequate insulation, which could degrade over time, posing a shock and fire hazard.

March 28, 2006Electronics & Batteries
Pelican Power Brick Battery Charger Recalled for Fire and Burn Hazards
Hazard: The battery charger's circuit board can overheat and cause its plastic cover to melt, which poses a fire and burn hazard to consumers.

March 14, 2006Electronics & Batteries
Olympus Recalls Film Cameras for Overheating, Poses Burn Hazard
Hazard: A defect with the flash circuit in these cameras can cause it to smoke and overheat when the camera is turned on. This poses a possible burn hazard to consumers.

February 24, 2006Electronics & Batteries
Remote Control Flying Saucers Sold by QVC Recalled for Fire Hazard
Hazard: The battery charger cord sold with these flying saucers can overcharge and cause the toy to overheat, posing a risk of fire.

February 17, 2006Electronics & Batteries
Polycom Inc. Recalls Conference Phone Batteries for Fire Hazard
Hazard: These batteries can overheat, which could pose a fire or burn hazard.

January 24, 2006Electronics & Batteries
CPSC, Porter-Cable Announce Recall to Repair Routers
Hazard: The motor coil insulation can be worn away by vibration from the motor, which could pose a shock hazard.

December 16, 2005Electronics & Batteries
CPSC, Dell Announce Recall of Notebook Computer Batteries
Hazard: These batteries can overheat, which could pose a fire risk.

November 28, 2005Electronics & Batteries
CPSC, Sanus Systems Announce Recall of Television Wall Mounting Units
Hazard: An undersized shaft within the wall mounting unit can cause the product's main support component to loosen. As a result, the unit and the television it is supporting can fall from the wall, posing a risk of injury to consumers.

November 17, 2005Electronics & Batteries
CPSC, Retailers Announce Recall of Waterless Vaporizers and Aromatherapy Diffusers
Hazard: A defective internal heater in the recalled vaporizers and diffusers can cause sparking and emit flames while in use. This poses a fire, burn and shock hazard to consumers.

November 8, 2005Electronics & Batteries
CPSC, Nikon Inc. Announce Recall to Replace Rechargeable Battery Packs Sold with Digital SLR Cameras
Hazard: These battery packs can short circuit, causing them to overheat and possibly melt, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

October 14, 2005Electronics & Batteries
CPSC, Hewlett-Packard Company Announce Recall of Notebook Computer Batteries
Hazard: An internal short can cause the battery cells to overheat and melt or char the plastic case, posing a burn and fire hazard.

September 30, 2005Electronics & Batteries
CPSC, Panasonic Corporation of North America Announce Recall of DLP Projector
Hazard: If the lamp drive circuit touches the shield case, the unit is not grounded and, if a person were to contact metal terminals at the back of the unit, there is a potential for electric shock.

June 22, 2005Electronics & Batteries
CPSC, Battery-Biz Announce Recall of Notebook Computer Batteries
Hazard: An internal short can cause the battery cells to overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

June 21, 2005Electronics & Batteries
CPSC, Belkin Announce Recall of Batteries Sold with Bluetooth™ GPS Navigation System
Hazard: The battery can overheat, expand, and possibly rupture, creating an explosion or fire hazard.

June 8, 2005Electronics & Batteries
CPSC, Mintek Digital Inc. Announce Recall of Portable DVD Player Batteries
Hazard: The battery can overheat and explode while recharging, posing a burn and fire hazard to consumers.

May 31, 2005Electronics & Batteries
CPSC, Cables To Go Announce Recall of Power Adapters Sold with Go!Data Drive Enclosures
Hazard: A component inside the adapters can overheat, posing a risk of fire or electrical shock.

April 21, 2005Electronics & Batteries
CPSC, Sharp Electronics Corp. Announce Recall of Conventional Tube Televisions
Hazard: The power button can break, allowing objects to be inserted through the opening. Foreign materials, such as crayons, metal objects or straws, can ignite posing a fire hazard.

March 9, 2005Electronics & Batteries
CPSC, JVC Announce Recall to Repair Rear-Projection Televisions
Hazard: An internal electrical connection can cause electrical arcing, charring or smoking inside the television, which pose a fire risk to consumers.

February 9, 2005Electronics & Batteries
CPSC, Vernier Software & Technology Announce Recall of Go!™ Temp Temperature Sensors
Hazard: When connected to a computer, a static discharge to the sensor can cause the sensor to draw too much current from the computer, causing the sensor to get hot. The sensor can get hot enough to cause a burn to the skin or damage objects in contact with it.

January 28, 2005Electronics & Batteries
CPSC, Leiner Health Products Announce Recall of Multivitamins
Hazard: The vitamins, which contain iron that can cause serious injury or death if ingested by children, do not have child-resistant packaging, as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act.