No. 16-202Home Electronics
HP Recalls Batteries for HP and Compaq Notebook Computers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
HP
Hazard: The battery packs can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
2016 recalls
75 supported household-product notices published in 2016, from official CPSC data.
Recall results
No. 16-754HVAC & Water Heaters
Ecovent Recalls Room Sensors Due to Shock Hazard (Recall Alert)
Ecovent
Hazard: The cover can come off during normal use, exposing high voltage components and posing an electrical shock hazard.
No. 16-197Home Electronics
Sony Recalls VAIO Laptop Computer Battery Packs Due to Burn and Fire Hazards
SANYO ENERGY (Suzhou)
Hazard: The lithium-ion battery packs can overheat, posing burn and fire hazards.
Models
No. 16-195Power Tools
STIHL Recalls Battery-Powered Hedge Trimmers Due to Laceration Hazard
STIHL battery-powered
Hazard: The hedge trimmer can operate faster than expected, continue running after the trigger is released or operate by depressing either the trigger or the front handle switch individually, posing a laceration hazard.
No. 16-196Power Tools
Direct Distributors Recalls Angle Grinders Due to Risk of Laceration
air angle
Hazard: The spring-loaded safety switch can fail and allow the grinder to turn on even with the safety switch locked in place, posing a finger, hand or other laceration risk.
No. 16-193Electrical
360 Electrical Recalls Surge Protectors Due to Shock and Fire Hazards
360 Electrical
Hazard: The surge protectors can short circuit when non-grounded plugs are connected, posing a shock or fire hazard.
No. 16-751Furniture
Hillsdale Furniture Recalls Children's Bunk Beds Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Bob's Discount Furniture (Recall Alert)
Hillsdale Furniture
Hazard: The bunk bed's side mattress support rails can crack or break, posing a fall hazard.
No. 16-750Furniture
Square Grove Recalls Sit-Stand Desk Converters Due to Serious Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)
Square Grove
Hazard: The pneumatic lifting mechanism can pinch or break fingers during assembly or use, posing a risk of serious injury.
Models
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.
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.