Toshiba Recalls T Series Notebook Computers Due to Burn Hazard
September 2nd, 2010 by ConsumerBob
The notebook computers can overheat at the notebook’s plug-in to the AC adapter, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
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Archive for the 'Household Product Recalls' Category
32-Inch Sharp LCD-TVs Recalled Due to Risk of Injury
August 31st, 2010 by ConsumerBob
The TV stand’s neck support can break and cause the TV to tip-over, posing a risk of injury to the consumer.
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Slow Cookers Recalled by Sensio Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Kohl’s Department Stores
August 31st, 2010 by ConsumerBob
The slow cooker’s control panel can overheat and melt, posing a fire hazard.
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Television Wall Mounts Recalled by Milestone AV Technologies Due to Injury Hazard
August 25th, 2010 by ConsumerBob
The elbow joint components on the wall mount’s arm do not fit together properly, causing the attached television to tilt and possibly fall when the television is adjusted. This could pose an injury hazard to a consumer.
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Electrical Wire Recalled by Cerro Wire due to Fire Hazard
August 19th, 2010 by ConsumerBob
While the actual electrical wire has “14 gauge” printed on it, the packaging incorrectly labels the electrical wire as 12 gauge. If used as a 12 gauge wire, it can overload, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
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Brigade Hickory Handle Sledge Hammers Recalled by White Cap Construction Supply Due to Risk of Injury
August 19th, 2010 by ConsumerBob
The head of the sledge hammer can loosen and detach, posing a risk of impact injury to consumerss.
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White Tiger Outdoor Folding Chairs Recalled Due to Fall Hazard
August 19th, 2010 by ConsumerBob
The wooden frame of the chairs can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
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Additional Reports of Fires and Low Consumer Response Rate Prompt Reannouncement of Goldstar and Comfort-Aire Dehumidifier Recall
August 11th, 2010 by ConsumerBob
The power connector for the dehumidifier’s compressor can short circuit, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
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Asurion Recalls Counterfeit BlackBerry(r)-branded Batteries Due to Burn and Fire Hazards
August 11th, 2010 by ConsumerBob
The counterfeit batteries can overheat, posing burn and fire hazards.
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Bosch Thermotechnology Recalls Boiler Survey Kits Due to Fire Hazard
August 9th, 2010 by ConsumerBob
The use of a silver-colored gas pipe adapter included in the service kit can lead to gas leakage, posing a fire or explosion hazard to consumers.
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