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January 14, 2005Electronics & Batteries
CPSC, Philips PC Peripherals Announce Recall of Hewlett-Packard Company L2035 Flat Panel Monitors
Hazard: A ground clip inside the back plastic panel of these monitors can be incorrectly installed, posing a risk of electrical shock to consumers.
January 11, 2005Electronics & Batteries
CPSC, SHURflo Announce Recall to Repair Backpack Sprayers
Hazard: The power plug can corrode after extensive exposure to water and corrosive chemicals, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
December 14, 2004Electronics & Batteries
CPSC, Psion Teklogix Corp. Announce Recall of AC Power Adapters
Hazard: The adapters can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
December 6, 2004Electronics & Batteries
CPSC, Robert Bosch Tool Corp. Announce Recall of Skil® Table Saws
Hazard: The blade drive mechanism may loosen or the motor can separate from the tool. Loosening of the blade drive mechanism can result in kickback of the item being sawed, resulting in possible laceration. Motor unit separation can cause the coasting saw blade to damage the saw wiring resulting in possible electric shock, or the separated motor could strike the user and cause injury.
November 9, 2004Electronics & Batteries
CPSC, Black Diamond Equipment Announce Recall of Headlamp Batteries
Hazard: The headlamp battery may overheat, posing a burn or fire hazard to users.
October 28, 2004Electronics & Batteries
CPSC, Kyocera Wireless Corp. Announce Recall of Cell Phone Batteries
Hazard: Some of the cell phone batteries supplied by the battery manufacturer may be counterfeit. This can cause the batteries to short-circuit, overheat and pose burn hazard to consumers.
October 21, 2004Electronics & Batteries
CPSC, Nexgrill Industries Announce Recall of Gas Grills to Replace Gas Pressure Regulator (On/Off Gauge)
Hazard: As consumers adjust the gas pressure regulator (on/off gauge) leading to the propane cylinder, the label on the valve can become positioned in such a manner that it is difficult to read. This can cause consumers to inadvertently leave the gas valve on, posing a fire hazard.
October 8, 2004Electronics & Batteries
CPSC, Dell Inc. Announce Recall of AC Adapters for Notebook Computers
Hazard: The adapters can overheat, posing a risk of fire and electrical shock hazards to consumers.
September 28, 2004Electronics & Batteries
CPSC, Sauder Woodworking Co. Announce Recall of TV/VCR Carts Firms agree to stop importation until hazard is eliminated
Hazard: The carts can tip over and the television can fall off, posing a risk of serious injury or death if the TV and cart fall on a child.
September 2, 2004Electronics & Batteries
CPSC, IBM Announce Recall of AC Adapters for Notebook Computers
Hazard: The adapters can overheat, cause damage to the circuit board and melt through the housing, which poses a fire and electrical shock hazard to consumers.
August 19, 2004Electronics & Batteries
CPSC, Apple Announce Recall of PowerBook Computer Batteries
Hazard: An internal short can cause the battery cells to overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
August 17, 2004Electronics & Batteries
CPSC, Belkin Corp. Announce Recall of Rackmount Uninterruptible Power Supplies
Hazard: The UPS outputs were wired incorrectly, creating a reverse polarity configuration and a potential electrical shock hazard to consumers.
July 1, 2004Electronics & Batteries
CPSC, Dell Inc. Announce Recall of Power Adapters for Notebook Computers
Hazard: Using power cords not intended for these adapters can pose a shock hazard.
June 24, 2004Electronics & Batteries
CPSC, Verizon Wireless Announce Recall of Counterfeit Cell Phone Batteries
Hazard: Some LG-branded TM-510 batteries may be counterfeit and susceptible to overcharging, especially if used with a non-LG charger. LG Infocomm U.S.A. Inc. states that these are counterfeit LG-branded batteries, which do not contain a safety device in the circuitry, to prevent overcharging. In turn, the counterfeit batteries can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to users.
June 16, 2004Electronics & Batteries
CPSC, Linn Inc. Announce Recall of Power Amplifiers for Sound Systems
Hazard: The amplifier's capacitors can overheat, blow a fuse, and damage the products to which they are connected, presenting a fire hazard.
June 15, 2004Electronics & Batteries
CPSC, Basler Electric Co. and Lutron Electronics Announce Recall of Power Supply Units
Hazard: The power supply, if overloaded, can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
June 15, 2004Electronics & Batteries
CPSC, Associated Electrics Inc. Announce Recall of Battery Chargers for Radio Control Race Cars
Hazard: A defective fuse and program error in the charger can cause the battery packs being charged to overheat and explode, posing a risk of serious injury to consumers.
April 28, 2004Electronics & Batteries
CPSC, Trojan Technologies Announce Recall of Residential Water Disinfection Systems
Hazard: Some of the lamp pins used in these disinfection systems are improperly soldered, and can cause the units to overheat, posing a fire hazard.
April 5, 2004Electronics & Batteries
CPSC, Sauder Woodworking Co. Announce Recall of TV/VCR Carts that Can Tip Over Easily, after Baby's Death
Hazard: The carts can tip over and injure or kill children and adults when the cart and the television fall.
March 10, 2004Electronics & Batteries
CPSC, Harbor Freight Tools Announce Recall of Heavy Duty Portable Industrial Cord Reel
Hazard: Electric shock or fire possible because the internal grounding conductor may not be properly secured to the receptacle.
March 2, 2004Electronics & Batteries
CPSC, Wagner Spray Tech Corporation Announce Recall of Drill Charger Base
Hazard: A defective battery can cause the charger base to overheat, causing the base to melt and possibly burn nearby objects.
February 26, 2004Electronics & Batteries
CPSC, Honeywell Video System Announce Recall of Security Camera
Hazard: The security camera's plastic mounting assembly can crack, allowing the dome and the camera to fall from the wall or ceiling, possibly injuring someone.
January 23, 2004Electronics & Batteries
CPSC, Kyocera Wireless Corp. Announce Recall of Batteries in Smartphone Cell Phones
Hazard: The recalled batteries can short-circuit and erupt with force or emit excessive heat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
November 20, 2003Electronics & Batteries
CPSC, Planet 3 Announce Recall of Television Stands Sold at Circuit City
Hazard: The television stand can tip over when a television is placed on it, possibly causing injuries to nearby consumers or death to young children.
October 2, 2003Electronics & Batteries
CPSC, Technuity Inc. Announce Recall of Back-Up Power Supply Systems
Hazard: When used in conjunction with another power protection device, the power supply device can spark, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
September 25, 2003Electronics & Batteries
CPSC, Sony Electronics Inc. Announce Recall of Certain VAIO Notebook Computers
Hazard: Users could receive a mild electric shock, when the recalled computers are connected to a phone line and the phone rings.
September 25, 2003Electronics & Batteries
CPSC, Galls Announce Recall of Batteries Sold with Galls® H.A.L.O. Tactical Flashlights
Hazard: The batteries originally provided with the flashlight may overheat or explode, presenting a potential for fire or personal injury.
August 29, 2003Electronics & Batteries
CPSC, IBM and LiteOn Technology Announce Expansion of Previously Announced Recall of Computer Monitors
Hazard: The monitor's circuit board can overheat and smoke, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
July 3, 2003Electronics & Batteries
CPSC, Toshiba America Consumer Products Announce Recall of Rear Projection Televisions
Hazard: If the capacitors short circuit, due to a very high electrical surge, such as from a lightening strike, the metal parts on the television could present a shock or electrocution hazard. In addition, the metal jacks on the back of the television or another metal box attached to the television could present a shock or electrocution hazard, as a result of the capacitors' failure.
April 23, 2003Electronics & Batteries
CPSC, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Announce Recall of Battery Packs
Hazard: Battery packs can detach from the power tool unexpectedly and strike the operator or bystander, resulting in injuries.