Household Related Recalls and Recall Alerts

The following list of household related recalls and recall alerts provided by CPSC (Consumer Product Safety Commission) will help you to minimize potential household hazards awaiting for you and your family. Using some or all of the listed products might result in serious injury or even death – check CPSC website for extended list.

• 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, …
• 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.
• 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.
• Konica Minolta Recalls Printers Due to Fire Hazard
  February 2, 2012
  The printers can short circuit and overheat during use, posing a fire hazard.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Expandable Lunch Boxes 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.
• Steelcase Inc. Recalls Desk Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
  January 18, 2012
  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
  January 12, 2012
  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
  January 12, 2012
  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 h …
• Demdaco Recalls Carruth Candleholder Collection Tea Light Candles Due to Fire Hazard
  January 11, 2012
  The tea light can burn with an excessive flame height, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

This household related recalls and recall alerts list is updated automatically from CPSC website.