No. 08-550Mattresses & Bedding
WarmlyYours Recalls Rug Warmers Due to Fire Hazard
WarmlyYours
Hazard: The rug warmer's cord can come loose from the plug and cause sparks or flames, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
March 2008 recalls
8 supported household-product notices published in March 2008, from official CPSC data.
Recall results
No. 08-228Lighting & Ceiling Fans
Progress Lighting Recalls Ceiling-Mounted Outdoor Light Fixtures; Lights Can Fall Off Mounting and Injure Consumers
Pegtom
Hazard: A weld that affixes a mounting bracket to the ceiling pan can fail, which can cause the fixture to fall and injure nearby persons.
No. 08-227Appliances
Salton Inc. Recalls Electric Toasters Due to Fire Hazard
Salton
Hazard: The toaster can turn on without bread in the slots and ignite items placed on top of it, posing a fire hazard.
No. 08-218HVAC & Water Heaters
Ensto Control Oy Recalls Toggle and Rotary Switches Due to Electric Shock Hazards
Ensto Control Oy
Hazard: When switched OFF, one electrical pole may remain energized, posing a risk of electrical shock hazard to consumers.
No. 08-216Appliances
JCPenney Recalls Cooks Deep Fryers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
JCPenney
Hazard: The deep fryer has a faulty heating element, which can cause it to overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
No. 08-549Grills & Fireplaces
QVC and Tristar Recall Electric Grills Due to Fire Hazard; Consumers to Receive New Instructions
QVC
Hazard: Cooking oils or sprays applied to the grill's 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.
Models
No. 08-212Appliances
Hamilton Beach Recalls Toasters Due to Fire Hazard
Hamilton Beach and Proctor-Silex
Hazard: 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.
No. 08-205HVAC & Water Heaters
LDR Industries Recalls Gas Connectors Due to Fire and Explosion Hazards
Sai lin Ke
Hazard: The gas connectors can leak propane or natural gas, posing a fire and explosion hazard to consumers.