No. 12-244Appliances
GE Recalls Dishwashers Due to Fire Hazard
GE
Hazard: An electrical failure in the dishwasher's heating element can pose a fire hazard.
2012 recalls
91 supported household-product notices published in 2012, from official CPSC data.
Recall results
No. 12-241Furniture
Patio Bistro Sets Sold at Lowe's Stores Recalled Due to Fall Hazard; Made by Midas Lin Co.
Midas Lin
Hazard: When the chair support bar is not fully engaged, the chair poses a fall hazard to a consumer who sits in the partially engaged chair.
Models
No. 12-240HVAC & Water Heaters
Sears Recalls Kenmore® Dehumidifiers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Kenmore
Hazard: The dehumidifiers can overheat, smoke, melt and catch on fire, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
No. 12-236Lighting & Ceiling Fans
Motion Sensing Security Lights Recalled by HeathCo due to Electrical Shock Hazard Sold Exclusively at Home Depot
HeathCo
Hazard: Internal wiring can be damaged during installation, bulb replacement or adjustment, posing an electric shock hazard.
Models
No. 12-230Electrical
Burlington Coat Factory Recalls Power Strips Due to Fire Hazard
Lush Life
Hazard: The power strips have undersized wiring which poses a risk of shock to consumers. In addition, the wiring and plastic strip fail to meet fire resistance safety standards, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
No. 12-742Home Electronics
TRUMPF Medical Systems Recalls Television Mounting System Due to Falling Hazard
Ondal Medical Systems of America
Hazard: The arm joints on the television mounting system do not have a washer at the top joint which can result in excessive wear of the stop pins on the arm. This can allow the arm system and items connected to the arm to fall and injure the user or bystanders.
No. 12-227Furniture
Samuel Lawrence Furniture Expands Recall of Sleigh Beds Due to Fall Hazard
Poh Huat Furniture Ind.
Hazard: The hardware holding the headboard and footboard can loosen or detach, posing a fall hazard.
No. 12-218Power Tools
Bosch Recalls SkilSaw Miter Saws Due to Laceration Hazard
Robert Bosch Tool
Hazard: The lower guard can break and contact the blade during use, posing a laceration hazard to users.
No. 12-215Lighting & Ceiling Fans
Innovage Recalls Discovery Kids Lamps Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Innovage
Hazard: The placement of internal wires near the circuit board can cause electrical short-circuiting and sparking, posing a fire and a burn hazard to consumers.
No. 12-211HVAC & Water Heaters
Watkins Manufacturing and Therm Products Recall Spas Due to Fire Hazard
Spa Manufacturer: Watkins Manufacturing Corp., dba Hot Spring Spas and Limelight Hot Tubs
Hazard: A loose internal electrical connection of the spa heaters can overheat and ignite, posing a fire hazard.
No. 12-210Lighting & Ceiling Fans
IKEA Recalls Track Lighting System Due to Electric Shock Hazard
IKEA
Hazard: The ground connection in the track is defective, posing an electric shock hazard.
No. 12-740Power Tools
Alltrade Tools Recalls Kawasaki Cordless Drill Due to Burn Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Costco
Kawasaki cordless
Hazard: The trigger switches can short and generate excessive heat posing a burn hazard.