Progress Lighting Recalls Ceiling-Mounted Outdoor Light Fixtures; Lights Can Fall Off Mounting and Injure Consumers

Posted by Editor Wed, 19 Mar 2008 14:30:00 GMT

Progress Lighting Recalls Ceiling-Mounted Outdoor Light Fixtures; Lights Can Fall Off Mounting and Injure Consumers A weld that affixes a mounting bracket to the ceiling pan can fail, which can cause the fixture to fall and injure nearby persons. Read more...

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Ensto Control Oy Recalls Toggle and Rotary Switches Due to Electric Shock Hazards

Posted by Editor Wed, 12 Mar 2008 14:30:00 GMT

Ensto Control Oy Recalls Toggle and Rotary Switches Due to Electric Shock Hazards When switched OFF, one electrical pole may remain energized, posing a risk of electrical shock hazard to consumers. Read more...

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Hamilton Beach Recalls Toasters Due to Fire Hazard

Posted by Editor Thu, 06 Mar 2008 18:45:00 GMT

Hamilton Beach Recalls Toasters Due to Fire Hazard The toasters can remain "on" (energized) after popping up, and can ignite flammable items covering or in contact with the toaster, posing a fire hazard. Read more...

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Rinnai Recalls Wall Furnaces Due to Carbon Monoxide Hazard

Posted by Editor Thu, 21 Feb 2008 20:30:00 GMT

Rinnai Recalls Wall Furnaces Due to Carbon Monoxide Hazard A gasket in the unit can fail, posing a risk of poisonous carbon monoxide gas leaking into the home. Read more...

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Portable Electric Heaters Recalled by Aloha Housewares Due to Fire Hazard

Posted by Editor Wed, 20 Feb 2008 19:45:00 GMT

Portable Electric Heaters Recalled by Aloha Housewares Due to Fire Hazard The portable electric heater can overheat and melt plastic parts, posing a fire hazard to consumers. Read more...

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Campbell Hausfeld Recalls Air Compressors Following Fires

Posted by Editor Thu, 31 Jan 2008 18:45:00 GMT

Campbell Hausfeld Recalls Air Compressors Following Fires Protective covers on the compressor's motor are not made from proper flame retardant material and can ignite, posing a fire hazard to consumers. Read more...

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Car Charging Units Made By The Wenzel Co. for LL Bean Air Beds Recalled Due To Injury Hazard

Posted by Editor Thu, 31 Jan 2008 18:15:00 GMT

Car Charging Units Made By The Wenzel Co. for LL Bean Air Beds Recalled Due To Injury Hazard The batteries in the car charging unit can overheat when the car engine is running, causing the battery charging unit to burst. This can pose an injury hazard to consumers. Read more...

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American Honda Motor Corp. Recalls Lawn Mowers Due to Laceration Hazard

Posted by Editor Wed, 19 Dec 2007 14:00:00 GMT

American Honda Motor Corp. Recalls Lawn Mowers Due to Laceration Hazard The cutting blades could rotate under power when the control lever is released. The lawn mowers do not comply with mandatory federal safety standards for lawn mowers. The spinning blade poses a serious laceration hazard to consumers. Read more...

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American Honda Motor Corp. Recalls Lawn Mowers Due to Fire Hazard

Posted by Editor Thu, 08 Nov 2007 16:00:00 GMT

Due to a manufacturing defect, a crack can occur in the fuel tank causing a fuel leak. If gasoline leaking from the fuel tank is ignited, a fire or explosion can occur. Read more...

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Kong Maxx Ladder Stands Sold at Gander Mountain Recalled Due to Fall Hazard

Posted by Editor Thu, 18 Oct 2007 14:40:00 GMT

Kong Maxx Ladder Stands Sold at Gander Mountain Recalled Due to Fall Hazard The ladder stands can become unstable while in use, causing the user to fall. The addition of one ladder section to the stand makes the platform further away from the bracing. When the stand is at its full height, the distance between the bracing and the platform may result in platform instability prior to attachment to and/or detachment from the tree. Read more...

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