No. 08-602HVAC & Water Heaters
Goodman Company Recalls Air Conditioner/Heat Pump (PTAC) Units Due to Fire Hazard
Goodman
Hazard: The PTAC's power cords can overheat, posing a burn or fire hazard.
Models
August 2008 recalls
9 supported household-product notices published in August 2008, from official CPSC data.
Recall results
No. 08-375Lighting & Ceiling Fans
Indoor Lighting Fixtures Recalled by Lithonia Lighting Due to Impact Hazard
Lithonia Lighting
Hazard: The glass reflector can separate from the fixture and fall, posing a risk of injury to consumers below the fixture.
No. 08-372Appliances
Coffee Makers Recalled by Sears Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Kenmore and Kenmore Elite
Hazard: The wiring in the coffee maker can overheat, posing burn and fire hazards to consumers.
Models
No. 08-601Appliances
Steam Cleaners Recalled by Thane International Due to Burn Hazard
H20 Portable Handheld
Hazard: Steam can escape from the handle and trigger of the steam cleaner, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Models
No. 08-367Electrical
Gardner Bender Recalls Electrical Wire Splices Due to Shock and Fire Hazards
Gardner Bender
Hazard: When crimped, the splice can fail to hold the wires adequately together, posing a shock and fire hazard to consumers.
No. 08-361Appliances
Atico International USA Recalls Personal Blenders Due to Laceration Hazard
Signature Gourmet and Crofton Personal
Hazard: While placing the cup on or off the base of the blender, the blender can be inadvertently turned on, activating the blade. This can pose a serious laceration hazard to consumers.
Models
No. 08-360Lighting & Ceiling Fans
Progress Lighting Recalls Indoor Light Fixtures; Lights Can Unexpectedly Fall Posing an Impact Hazard
Progress Lighting
Hazard: The ceiling-mount assembly that supports the light fixture can fail, causing the fixture to unexpectedly fall and injure consumers.
No. 08-359Grills & Fireplaces
Fire and Burn Hazards Prompt Recall of Gas Grills Sold at Lowe's Stores
Lucas Innovation
Hazard: The cooking chamber of the grill can melt and/or ignite, posing a risk of fires and burn injuries to consumers.
Models
No. 08-352Power Tools
DEWALT Recalls Cordless Brad Nailers Due to Injury Hazard
DEWALT
Hazard: The nailer can operate when the lock-off (safety) is in the locked position. Also, the nailer can operate when the trigger is not pulled and the contact trip is depressed. The unexpected ejection of a nail poses a serious injury hazard to consumers.