4 supported household-product notices published in May 2000, from official CPSC data.
Universal Security Instruments
Hazard: The smoke alarms can fail to alarm when smoke or fire is present. A capacitor in the alarm can burn out, releasing smoke and melting the cover.
99 Cents Only Store, in City
Hazard: Because of the high-pressure contents of these fire extinguishers, they can explode and expose consumers to flying debris, causing puncture wounds and blast injuries.
International Business Machines (IBM)
Hazard: These AC adapters can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Weed Wizard
Hazard: The end link of the trimmer's metal chain can rapidly and unexpectedly detach during use, propelling the link into the air at a high velocity. If the metal link strikes the user or a bystander, it can penetrate skin and bone, causing injury or death.