No. 14-012Appliances
Calphalon Recalls Blenders Due to Injury Hazard
Calphalon
Hazard: A piece of the blender's mixing blade unit can break off during use, posing an injury hazard.
Models
October 2013 recalls
6 supported household-product notices published in October 2013, from official CPSC data.
Recall results
No. 14-009Lighting & Ceiling Fans
HeathCo Recalls Motion-Activated Outdoor Lights Due to Electrical Shock Hazard
HeathCo
Hazard: The internal fixture wiring can energize the entire surface and fittings of the fixture, posing an electrical shock hazard.
Models
No. 14-008Home Electronics
Southern Telecom Recalls A/C Adaptors for Polaroid Internet Tablets Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Big Lots
Southern Telecom
Hazard: The adaptors can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Models
No. 14-005Lighting & Ceiling Fans
Emerson Air Comfort Products Recalls Tommy Bahama Outdoor Ceiling Fans Due to Risk of Injury
Air Comfort Products
Hazard: The brackets holding the fan blades can break and cause the blades to fall, posing a risk of injury to bystanders.
Models
No. 14-004Lighting & Ceiling Fans
Crate and Barrel Recalls Finley Hanging Pendant Lamps Due to Fire and Shock Hazards
Iberian Lighting Enterprises
Hazard: The lamp's wires can be connected incorrectly because the wires' polarity labels can fall off or be mislabeled, posing fire and shock hazards to consumers.
No. 14-001Electrical
Schneider Electric Recalls APC Surge Protectors Due to Fire Hazard
American Power Conversion (APC), now known as Schneider Electric IT
Hazard: The surge protectors can overheat, smoke and melt, posing a fire hazard.