No. 13-040Power Tools
Kawasaki Motors Recalls Lawn Mower Engines Due to Fire Hazard
Kawasaki Motors
Hazard: The fuel filter can leak, posing a fire hazard.
2012 recalls
91 supported household-product notices published in 2012, from official CPSC data.
Recall results
No. 13-039Lighting & Ceiling Fans
Ceiling-Mounted Light Fixtures Recalled by Dolan Northwest Due to Fire and Shock Hazards
Dongguan Young Long Electric
Hazard: The fixture's socket wire insulation can degrade, leading to charged wires becoming exposed, causing electricity to pass to the metal canopy of the fixture. This poses a fire and electric shock hazard to consumers.
No. 13-036Generators
Powermate Generators Recall to Repair by Pramac America Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot
Powermate Sx
Hazard: The fuel filter on this generator allows gasoline to leak, posing a fire hazard.
No. 13-034Furniture
Rec-Out Recalls Columbus Camping Chairs Due to Presence of Mold; Sold Exclusively at Big 5 Sporting Goods
Beststar Tourist Products
Hazard: Chairs were found to contain a variety of molds that could cause respiratory or other infections in individuals with chronic health problems or who have impaired immune systems.
Models
No. 13-033Grills & Fireplaces
Fireplaces and Inserts Recalled by Monessen Hearth Systems Due to Risk of Fire
Monessen Hearth Systems
Hazard: A control component in the fireplaces and inserts can prevent the unit from lighting though gas continues to flow, posing a fire hazard.
No. 13-032Furniture
LaJobi Recalls Glider Rockers Due to Fall Hazard
LaJobi
Hazard: The base of the glider rocker can crack or break, posing a fall hazard.
No. 13-031Appliances
LG Electronics Recalls Electric Ranges Due to Burn and Fire Hazards
LG
Hazard: Burners on the electric ranges can fail to turn off after being switched off and the temperature setting can increase unexpectedly during use, posing burn and fire hazards to consumers.
No. 13-030Furniture
Sauder Woodworking Company Recalls Gruga Office Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
Sauder Woodworking
Hazard: The seat plate can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
No. 13-028Grills & Fireplaces
Master Forge Gas Grills Sold at Lowe's Stores Recalled Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Made by Guangdong Vanward Electric
Guangdong Vanward Electric
Hazard: If improperly installed, the hose connecting the gas tank and regulator to the burner control can touch the burner box and cause the hose to melt and rupture when the grill is lit. This poses a fire and burn hazard.
Models
No. 13-026Generators
Portable Generators Recalled by Champion Power Equipment Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Costco
Champion Power Equipment
Hazard: Fuel can leak from the generator's carburetor, posing a fire hazard.
No. 13-704Power Tools
Excel Industries Recalls Hustler and BigDog Lawn Mowers Due to Fire Hazard
Hustler and BigDog Lawn
Hazard: The fuel tank vent valve fitting can fail to seal and cause a fuel leak, posing a fire hazard.
No. 13-022Home Electronics
Bose Recalls Dual-Voltage CineMate II Home Theater Speaker Systems Due to Fire Hazard
Bose
Hazard: A component in the bass module can fail when used outside of the U.S. in electrical outlets rated at 220 volts or higher, presenting a fire hazard to consumers.