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Household Recalls

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

February 3, 2012

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. This is a summary of a recall issued by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). [...]

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LTD Commodities Recalls Sleeper Ottomans Due to Fall Hazard

February 2, 2012

The welding joints on the legs can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers. This is a summary of a recall issued by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The link below will take you to the original recall press release containing complete information, including instructions about what to do if you are affected by [...]

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HP Recalls Fax Machines Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

February 2, 2012

The fax machines can overheat due to an internal electrical component failure, posing fire and burn hazards. This is a summary of a recall issued by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The link below will take you to the original recall press release containing complete information, including instructions about what to do if you [...]

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Overarching Floor Lamp Recalled by West Elm Due to Shock Hazard

February 2, 2012

A short circuit can occur in the lamp’s wiring, posing a shock hazard to consumers. This is a summary of a recall issued by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The link below will take you to the original recall press release containing complete information, including instructions about what to do if you are affected [...]

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Konica Minolta Recalls Printers Due to Fire Hazard

February 2, 2012

The printers can short circuit and overheat during use, posing a fire hazard. This is a summary of a recall issued by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The link below will take you to the original recall press release containing complete information, including instructions about what to do if you are affected by this [...]

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

February 1, 2012

The candle warmers can catch fire because the warming bowl is positioned too close to the tea light candle, posing fire and burn hazards. This is a summary of a recall issued by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The link below will take you to the original recall press release containing complete information, including [...]

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

February 1, 2012

An electrical short circuit can occur in the light’s internal wiring, causing smoke and posing a fire hazard. This is a summary of a recall issued by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The link below will take you to the original recall press release containing complete information, including instructions about what to do if [...]

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

February 1, 2012

The power strips have undersized wiring, and the wiring and plastic strip fail to meet the requirements for fire resistance, posing a fire hazard. This is a summary of a recall issued by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The link below will take you to the original recall press release containing complete information, including [...]

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

January 26, 2012

The flashlights can heat up, smoke or melt when turned on, posing fire and burn hazards. This is a summary of a recall issued by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The link below will take you to the original recall press release containing complete information, including instructions about what to do if you are [...]

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

January 23, 2012

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. This is a summary of a recall issued by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The link below will take you to the original recall press release containing complete [...]

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