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Fire Concerns Prompt York International to Reannounce Recall of Gas Furnaces for Manufactured Homes

Fri, 02/03/2012 - 16:00
The furnace can overheat and cause the heat-exchanger to crack and create openings that allow flames to be exposed. When this happens, drywall and other nearby combustibles are exposed to the flames, posing a fire and smoke hazard to consumers.

HP Recalls Fax Machines Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Thu, 02/02/2012 - 16:00
The fax machines can overheat due to an internal electrical component failure, posing fire and burn hazards.

LTD Commodities Recalls Sleeper Ottomans Due to Fall Hazard

Thu, 02/02/2012 - 15:30
The welding joints on the legs can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.

Konica Minolta Recalls Printers Due to Fire Hazard

Thu, 02/02/2012 - 15:00
The printers can short circuit and overheat during use, posing a fire hazard.

Overarching Floor Lamp Recalled by West Elm Due to Shock Hazard

Thu, 02/02/2012 - 14:00
A short circuit can occur in the lamp's wiring, posing a shock hazard to consumers.

Hurricane Style Lights Recalled by Christmas Tree Shops Due to Fire Hazard

Wed, 02/01/2012 - 17:30
An electrical short circuit can occur in the light's internal wiring, causing smoke and posing a fire hazard.

Holiday Tea Light Candle Warmers Recalled by Christmas Tree Shops Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Wed, 02/01/2012 - 17:00
The candle warmers can catch fire because the warming bowl is positioned too close to the tea light candle, posing fire and burn hazards.

The Container Store Recalls Brightly-Colored Power Strips Due to Fire Hazard

Wed, 02/01/2012 - 16:00
The power strips have undersized wiring, and the wiring and plastic strip fail to meet the requirements for fire resistance, posing a fire hazard.

BJ's Recalls LED Flashlight Sets Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Thu, 01/26/2012 - 17:00
The flashlights can heat up, smoke or melt when turned on, posing fire and burn hazards.

Food Carriers Recalled by California Innovations Due to Freezer Gel Pack Ingestion Hazard

Mon, 01/23/2012 - 18:30
Gel that contains diethylene glycol and ethylene glycol can leak out of damaged freezer gel packs, posing a poisoning hazard if ingested by children or adults.

Expandable Lunch Boxes Recalled by California Innovations Due to Freezer Gel Pack Ingestion Hazard

Mon, 01/23/2012 - 18:30
Gel that contains diethylene glycol and ethylene glycol can leak out of damaged freezer gel packs, posing a poisoning hazard if ingested by children or adults.

Steelcase Inc. Recalls Desk Chairs Due to Fall Hazard

Wed, 01/18/2012 - 18:30
The pivot pins installed in the control mechanism under the chair seat can fall out, posing a fall hazard to the user.

Kaz USA Recalls Honeywell Portable Electric Heaters Due to Burn Hazard

Thu, 01/12/2012 - 18:00
The heater's internal housing, including the fan, heating element and circuitry, can detach, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

Big Lots Recalls Floor Lamps Due to Shock Hazard

Thu, 01/12/2012 - 16:00
The wiring for the lamp's light sockets can become exposed, posing a risk of electric shock to consumers. In addition, use of the recommended standard 40 watt light bulbs can generate excessive heat, which can melt the double plastic shades over the bulbs.

Demdaco Recalls Carruth Candleholder Collection Tea Light Candles Due to Fire Hazard

Wed, 01/11/2012 - 15:30
The tea light can burn with an excessive flame height, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Sterno Recalls Tea Lights Due to Fire and Burn Hazard

Thu, 01/05/2012 - 18:00
The tea light wax can overheat resulting in the wax catching fire, posing a burn and fire hazard.

Target Recalls LED Flashlight Sets Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Thu, 01/05/2012 - 17:00
When turned on, the flashlights can heat up, smoke or melt, posing fire and burn hazards.

West Elm Recalls Dover Dining Table Due to Injury Hazard

Thu, 12/29/2011 - 15:00
The wooden base of the table can collapse, causing the glass table top to fall. This poses an injury hazard to consumers.

Madeline Bed Canopy Recalled by Pottery Barn Kids Due to Impact Hazard

Wed, 12/28/2011 - 15:30
The connections of the posts to the top rails of the canopy can come apart, allowing components of the canopy to fall and posing an impact hazard to consumers.

Navien Recalls Tankless Water Heaters Due to Risk of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Tue, 12/27/2011 - 17:00
An unstable connection can cause the water heater's vent collar to separate or detach if pressure is applied. A detached vent collar poses a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning to the consumer.