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
2008 recalls
69 supported household-product notices published in 2008, from official CPSC data.
Recall results
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.
No. 08-339Appliances
Dirt Devil Vacuum Accessory Tools Recalled Due to Laceration Hazard
TTI Floor Care North America
Hazard: Plastic pieces inside the vacuum tool can break apart and be ejected, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
No. 08-335Lighting & Ceiling Fans
Indoor Lighting Fixtures Recalled by Lithonia Lighting Due to Fire Hazard
Lithonia Lighting
Hazard: A thermal protector could be missing from the lighting fixtures, posing a risk of overheating and fire.
Models
No. 08-331Furniture
Studio RTA Recalls TV Stands Due to TV Tip-over Hazard
King Pao Enterprise
Hazard: The stability of the stand does not meet industry standards to prevent TV tip-over, posing a risk of injury or death to consumers.
No. 08-328Power Tools
Lawn Mowers Recalled by American Honda Motor Corp. Due to Laceration Hazard
Honda Lawn
Hazard: The lawn mower's rear shield can break off allowing debris to be thrown toward the operator, which poses a laceration hazard to consumers.
No. 08-303Power Tools
Robert Bosch Tool Corp. Recalls Hammer Drills Due to Risk of Injury
Bosch Hammer
Hazard: The drill can continue to operate after the trigger has been released, posing a risk of injury to consumers.
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