No. 08-569Power Tools
Fingerhut Recalls Master Craft® Pressure Washers Due to Fire Hazard
Master Craft
Hazard: The motor on the pressure washer can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Models
Fire hazard recalls
Recalls where the official CPSC notice identifies a fire hazard, including overheating, ignition, and flammability defects.
971 supported household-product notices found in official CPSC data.
Recall results
No. 08-555HVAC & Water Heaters
Goodman Manufacturing Co. Recalls Heating and Cooling Units Due to Fire Hazard
Goodman Manufacturing
Hazard: The serial plates on the units contain inaccurate information that could result in the use of undersized installation wiring, posing a fire hazard.
Models
No. 08-241HVAC & Water Heaters
A.O. Smith Recalls Gas Water Heaters Due to Fire and Carbon Monoxide Hazards
Natural and Propane Gas
Hazard: The water heater's flue gas temperatures can exceed safe limits and produce excessive temperatures in the venting unit, posing a fire hazard. Also, the water heater's exhaust can leak into the surrounding room, posing a carbon monoxide hazard.
No. 08-550Mattresses & Bedding
WarmlyYours Recalls Rug Warmers Due to Fire Hazard
WarmlyYours
Hazard: The rug warmer's cord can come loose from the plug and cause sparks or flames, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
No. 08-227Appliances
Salton Inc. Recalls Electric Toasters Due to Fire Hazard
Salton
Hazard: The toaster can turn on without bread in the slots and ignite items placed on top of it, posing a fire hazard.
No. 08-216Appliances
JCPenney Recalls Cooks Deep Fryers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
JCPenney
Hazard: The deep fryer has a faulty heating element, which can cause it to overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
No. 08-549Grills & Fireplaces
QVC and Tristar Recall Electric Grills Due to Fire Hazard; Consumers to Receive New Instructions
QVC
Hazard: Cooking oils or sprays applied to the grill's cooking plates before preheating can cause the oil to ignite and/or flare up. Cooking sprays can ignite and/or flare up if used on the grill at any time.
Models
No. 08-212Appliances
Hamilton Beach Recalls Toasters Due to Fire Hazard
Hamilton Beach and Proctor-Silex
Hazard: The toasters can remain "on" (energized) after popping up, and can ignite flammable items covering or in contact with the toaster, posing a fire hazard.
No. 08-205HVAC & Water Heaters
LDR Industries Recalls Gas Connectors Due to Fire and Explosion Hazards
Sai lin Ke
Hazard: The gas connectors can leak propane or natural gas, posing a fire and explosion hazard to consumers.
No. 08-545HVAC & Water Heaters
Greenheck Fan Recalls Indirect Gas Fired Furnaces Due to Risk of Fire
Indirect Gas-Fired
Hazard: The ignition control module can fail preventing the unit from shutting down in high temperature conditions. This poses a risk of fire, as well as hazardous fumes being released from burning/melting insulation.
No. 08-159Lighting & Ceiling Fans
Torchiere Lamps Recalled By L G Sourcing Due to Fire Hazard; Lamps Sold Exclusively At Lowe's Stores
Field Smart Lighting
Hazard: A short circuit in the lamps' wiring can pose a fire hazard to consumers.
No. 08-151Electrical
North American Breaker Co. Recalls Counterfeit Circuit Breakers Due to Fire Hazard
North American Breaker Co. Inc. (NABCO)
Hazard: The recalled circuit breakers labeled "Square D" have been determined by Square D to be counterfeit and can fail to trip when they are overloaded, posing a fire hazard to consumers.