No. 06-270Home Electronics
Lenovo and IBM Announce Recall of ThinkPad Notebook Computer Batteries Due to Fire Hazard
Sony
Hazard: These lithium-ion batteries can cause overheating, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
September 2006 recalls
6 supported household-product notices published in September 2006, from official CPSC data.
Recall results
No. 06-581Lighting & Ceiling Fans
Advantus Corp. Recalls Desk Lamps Due to Burn Hazard
Advantus
Hazard: The plastic near the bulb of these lamps can overheat and melt. This poses a burn hazard to consumers who could touch the hot plastic.
Models
No. 06-257Grills & Fireplaces
John Deere Gas Barbecue Grills Recalled Due to Fire, Burn Hazards
Onward Manufacturing
Hazard: Operating the grill in windy conditions can blow the flame under the control panel, causing the grill to overheat or cause flashbacks. Flames could damage the hose that supplies gas to the burner, causing an uncontrolled flame. Also, the grill's control knobs could overheat, resulting in burns to hands.
No. 06-256Electrical
Pride Products Recalls Counterfeit Extension Cords Due to Fire Hazard
Pride Products
Hazard: The counterfeit extension cords have undersized wiring and no fuse in the cord to provide over-current protection, which can cause overheating and pose a fire hazard.
No. 06-255Furniture
Pier 1 Imports Recalls TV Stands for Tipping Hazard
Pier 1 Imports
Hazard: If a consumer leans on the stand's drawer when open, the unit can tilt forward and cause a television on top to slide off, posing a risk of injury or death.
No. 06-252HVAC & Water Heaters
Delta Combination Water Heaters Recalled by Triangle Tube for Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard
Triangle Tube/Phase III
Hazard: The burner plate and flue hood seal on the water heaters can fail due to an improper seal causing a leak of flue gases and carbon monoxide (CO). This poses the risk of CO poisoning to consumers inside of the house.