Household Products Problems, Defects and Recalls : Rakalls

Salton Inc. Recalls Electric Toasters Due to Fire Hazard

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

The toaster can turn on without bread in the slots and ignite items placed on top of it, posing a fire hazard. Read more...

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WarmlyYours Recalls Rug Warmers Due to Fire Hazard

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

The rug warmer's cord can come loose from the plug and cause sparks or flames, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

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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

When switched OFF, one electrical pole may remain energized, posing a risk of electrical shock hazard to consumers. Read more...

Posted in Household Products | Tags brand name, consumer product safety, consumer product safety commission, electrical pole, electrical shock hazard, electric distribution, electric shock hazards, ensto, hvac units, industrial oems, manual motor controller, model numbers, oy, product consumers, product safety commission, residential applications, retail establishments, rotary switches, tampa fla, washington d c | no comments | no trackbacks

JCPenney Recalls Cooks Deep Fryers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Posted by Editor Tue, 11 Mar 2008 15:00:00 GMT

The deep fryer has a faulty heating element which can cause it to overheat, posing a fire and burn 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

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...

Posted in Household Products | Tags brands inc, consumer product safety, consumer product safety commission, department stores, fire hazard, fires, grocery stores, hamilton beach, hazard washington, information contact, mass merchandisers, model number, model numbers, online retailers, proctor silex, product consumers, product safety commission, remedy, retail stores, toaster | no comments | no trackbacks

Portable Air Compressors Sold Exclusively at Advance Auto Parts Stores Recalled Due to Fire and Electrical Hazards

Posted by Editor Thu, 06 Mar 2008 16:15:00 GMT

The compressor's motor can overheat and ignite the protective cover, posing a fire hazard to consumers. Also, the cover might not prevent internal components from being touched, which poses an electrical shock hazard. Read more...

Posted in Household Products | Tags advance auto parts, advance auto parts store, air tanks, auto parts store, auto parts stores, consumer product safety, consumer product safety commission, cpsc, electrical hazards, electrical shock hazard, fire hazard, further information contact, internal components, number serial, portable air compressor, portable air compressors, product consumers, product safety commission, serial numbers, strike force | no comments | no trackbacks

Pier 1 Imports Recalls Tealight Candle Holders Due to Fire Hazard

Posted by Editor Thu, 06 Mar 2008 16:15:00 GMT

The spacing of the holes in a concentrated pattern allows the holder to heat-up. This can cause the tealights to burn unexpectedly fast and with a higher flame height than normal, posing a fire hazard. Read more...

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QVC and Tristar Recall Electric Grills Due to Fire Hazard; Consumers to Receive New Instructions

Posted by Editor Thu, 06 Mar 2008 16:00:00 GMT

Cooking oils or sprays applied to the grills cooking plates before preheating can cause the oil to ignite and/or flare up. Cooking sprays can ignite and/or flare up if used on the grill at any time.

Posted in Household Products | Tags consumers, qvc, tristar | no comments | no trackbacks

LDR Industries Recalls Gas Connectors Due to Fire and Explosion Hazards

Posted by Editor Tue, 04 Mar 2008 16:30:00 GMT

The gas connectors can leak propane or natural gas, posing a fire and explosion hazard to consumers. 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

A gasket in the unit can fail, posing a risk of poisonous carbon monoxide gas leaking into the home. Read more...

Posted in Household Products | Tags america corp, carbon monoxide, carbon monoxide gas, carbon monoxide hazard, consumer product safety, consumer product safety commission, cpsc, four digits, gasket, hazard washington, lp gas, model number, model numbers, peachtree city ga, product consumers, product safety commission, rinnai, wall furnaces, wholesale distributors, wta | no comments | no trackbacks

Greenheck Fan Recalls Indirect Gas Fired Furnaces Due to Risk of Fire

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

The ignition control module can fail preventing the unit from shutting down in high temperature conditions. This poses a risk of fire, as well as hazardous fumes being released from burning/melting insulation.

Posted in Household Products | Tags furnaces, indirect gas | no comments | no trackbacks

Portable Electric Heaters Recalled by Aloha Housewares Due to Fire Hazard

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

The portable electric heater can overheat and melt plastic parts, posing a fire hazard to consumers. Read more...

Posted in Household Products | Tags aloha housewares inc, arlington texas, consumer product safety, consumer product safety commission, cpsc, fire hazard, hands and feet, hazard washington, housewares, minor burns, model number, model numbers, monday through friday, portable electric heater, portable electric heaters, product consumers, product safety commission, retail chain stores, silver label, wal mart | no comments | no trackbacks

Christmas Tree Shops Recalls Tea Light Candles Due to Fire Hazard

Posted by Editor Tue, 12 Feb 2008 17:45:00 GMT

The tea light candles have a clear, plastic shell that can melt or ignite, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. Read more...

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General Electric Recalls Gas Dryers Due to Shock Hazard

Posted by Editor Mon, 11 Feb 2008 13:00:00 GMT

A short circuit in the dryer's wiring poses a shock hazard to consumers with ungrounded dryers.

Posted in Household Products | Tags general electric | no comments | no trackbacks

Pendants and Candle Charms Recalled Due to Risk of Lead Exposure

Posted by Editor Thu, 07 Feb 2008 18:00:00 GMT

The recalled pendants and charms contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. Read more...

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Campbell Hausfeld Recalls Air Compressors Following Fires

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

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...

Posted in Household Products | Tags air compressor, air compressors, campbell hausfeld, capacity model, consumer product safety, consumer product safety commission, cpsc, fire hazard, flame retardant material, four digits, further information contact, hardware stores, harrison ohio, husky, model numbers, product consumers, product safety commission, protective covers, serial number, serial numbers | no comments | no trackbacks

Glue Guns Recalled by Dollar Tree Stores Due to Fire, Burn and Shock Hazards

Posted by Editor Tue, 29 Jan 2008 16:30:00 GMT

The recalled glue guns can short circuit, causing the gun to smoke and catch fire. This poses fire, burn and shock hazards to consumers. Read more...

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