No. 16-182Power Tools
Mirka Recalls Electric Random Orbital Sanders Due to Fire Hazard
Random orbital
Hazard: The sanders can short circuit, posing a fire hazard.
May 2016 recalls
10 supported household-product notices published in May 2016, from official CPSC data.
Recall results
No. 16-177HVAC & Water Heaters
Rheem Recalls to Repair Water Heaters Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot
Rheem electric
Hazard: The control panel on the water heaters can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
No. 16-180Mattresses & Bedding
Hollander Sleep Products Recalls Mattress Pads Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard; Sold Exclusively at Bed Bath & Beyond
Hollander Sleep Products
Hazard: The mattress pads fail to meet the mandatory federal flammability standard for mattresses and mattress pads, posing a fire hazard.
No. 16-748Lighting & Ceiling Fans
Currey & Company Recalls Chandeliers Due to Impact Injury Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Ethan Allen (Recall Alert)
Currey
Hazard: The loop at the top of the chandelier can break causing the chandelier to fall, posing an impact injury hazard.
No. 16-174Furniture
TJX Recalls Foldable Lounge Chairs Due to Risk of Injury; Sold at T.J. Maxx and Marshalls Stores
TJX
Hazard: The chairs can collapse unexpectedly, posing a fall and injury hazard.
No. 16-175Furniture
Noble House Recalls Counter Stools Due to Laceration Hazard
Noble House Home Furnishings
Hazard: The kick plates of the counter stools can have a sharp edge, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
No. 16-171HVAC & Water Heaters
Water Heating Technologies Recalls Gas Water Heaters Due to Fire Hazard
Water Heating Technologies
Hazard: The water heaters have a space between the burner flange and the combustion chamber that allows flammable liquids or gases to contact burning flammable vapors inside the combustion chamber, posing a risk of fire or explosion.
No. 16-745Furniture
BESTAR Recalls Juvenile Dressers Due to Tip-over Hazard (Recall Alert)
Bestar
Hazard: The recalled dressers are unstable, posing a serious tip-over and entrapment hazard that can result in death or serious injuries to children.
No. 16-158Power Tools
Robert Bosch Tool Recalls Grinders Due to Risk of Burns
Bosch small angle
Hazard: The grinder can overheat while in use, causing the brush covers to melt and expose the end of the brush holder, posing a risk of burns to the consumer.
No. 16-154Appliances
Walmart Recalls Rival Electric Water Kettles Due to Burn and Shock Hazards
Walmart
Hazard: The heating element can fail and rupture, posing burn and shock hazards to the user.