Archive for August, 2008
Goodman Company Recalls Air Conditioner/Heat Pump (PTAC) Units Due to Fire Hazard
The PTAC’s power cords can overheat, posing a burn or fire hazard.
Coffee Makers Recalled by Sears Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
The wiring in the coffee maker can overheat, posing burn and fire hazards to consumers.
Stroller Activity Bars Recalled by International Playthings Due to Choking Hazard
The shiny material on the elephant’s ear on the activity bar can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
IMS Recalls Car Chargers Used With Halogen Spotlights Sold at Sears and K-Mart Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
The car charger is incompatible with the spotlight’s battery, which can cause it to overcharge inside of a vehicle and pose a fire or burn hazard to consumers.
Power Light Modules Recalled by GCI Technologies Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Internal wiring in the module’s circuit boards is incorrectly installed, posing a risk of an electrical fire and burn hazards to consumers.
CPSC Warns of Dangers at Home in the Aftermath of Tropical Storm Fay
Portable gas generators, often used by consumers to restore power to their homes and businesses in the aftermath of a storm, produce high levels of deadly carbon monoxide (CO). CPSC warns consumers that generators should be used outdoors only, far from doors, windows, and vents that could allow CO to come indoors.
Steam Cleaners Recalled by Thane International Due to Burn Hazard
Steam can escape from the handle and trigger of the steam cleaner, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Electrical Wire Splices Recalled Due to Shock and Fire Hazards
The splice can fail to hold the wires adequately together, posing a shock and fire hazard to consumers.
Cervelo SA Recalls Bicycle Forks Due to Fall Hazard
The forks steerer can break during normal use, causing the rider to lose control, fall and suffer serious injuries.
Venmar CES Inc. Recalls Heat Recovery Ventilators Due to Fire Hazard
The motors in these units can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
