No. 06-056Home Electronics
CPSC, Dell Announce Recall of Notebook Computer Batteries
Dell
Hazard: These batteries can overheat, which could pose a fire risk.
Fire hazard recalls
Recalls where the official CPSC notice identifies a fire hazard, including overheating, ignition, and flammability defects.
968 supported household-product notices found in official CPSC data.
Recall results
No. 06-055Appliances
CPSC, General Electric Announce Recall of Gas Ranges Posing Fire Hazard
GE Consumer & Industrial
Hazard: These ranges were manufactured with a design flaw that can cause an electrical arc between the wiring and adjacent gas supply tubes at two locations in the control housing of the range, posing a fire hazard.
Models
No. 06-011HVAC & Water Heaters
CPSC, International Comfort Products LLC Announce Recall to Repair "Packaged Gas Electric" Heating and Cooling Units, or "Gas-Packs"
International Comfort Products
Hazard: The unit's control board can ignite and, in certain units, can result in the ignition of flammable material adjacent to the unit.
Models
No. 06-007Home Electronics
CPSC, Hewlett-Packard Company Announce Recall of Notebook Computer Batteries
Hewlett-Packard
Hazard: An internal short can cause the battery cells to overheat and melt or char the plastic case, posing a burn and fire hazard.
No. 06-002HVAC & Water Heaters
CPSC, A.O. Smith Announce Recall of Water Heaters
A.O. Smith Water Products
Hazard: The water heaters can accumulate soot on the burners, posing a fire hazard.
No. 05-274HVAC & Water Heaters
CPSC, Robertshaw Controls Co. Announce Recall of Gas Control Valves on Water Heaters
Robertshaw Controls
Hazard: Screws on some water heater valves could break. If this happens, gas could leak from the valve, which poses a risk of gas explosion and fire.
No. 05-266Grills & Fireplaces
CPSC, The Brinkmann Corporation Announce Recall to Repair Gas Grills
The Brinkmann
Hazard: The regulators on these gas grills, the components that control the amount of gas released to the burner, could leak gas when attached to certain liquid propane tanks. This poses a risk of fire and burn injuries.
No. 05-262Grills & Fireplaces
CPSC, Nexgrill Industries Announce Recall to Repair Gas Grills Sold Exclusively At Home Depot
Nexgrill Industries
Hazard: The hose connecting the propane tank with the manifold can run up too close to the firebox. The heat from the firebox can damage the hose, causing it to leak gas. The release of gas creates a fire risk that could cause injury and property damage.
Models
No. 05-261Grills & Fireplaces
CPSC, The Coleman Company, Inc. Announce the Recall to Repair Coleman® Gas Grills and Patio Heaters
The Coleman
Hazard: The regulators on these products can leak propane when the propane cylinder is turned on and the product is not in use. This can pose a fire or explosion hazard.
No. 05-598Grills & Fireplaces
CPSC, Nexgrill Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Outdoor Gas Grills
Nexgrill Industries
Hazard: A hose connecting the natural gas source to the grill's main manifold may not have been supplied with these grills. Without this hose, the gas would be emitted into the air, creating a potential fire hazard. Consumers should not use the grill until the main burner hose is provided.
No. 05-596Power Tools
CPSC, JS Products and Mac Tools Announce Recall of Cordless Drill/Drivers
JS Products
Hazard: The battery packs on these drill/drivers can overheat, expand and possibly rupture, creating an explosion or thermal burn hazard.
No. 05-238Grills & Fireplaces
CPSC, DESA Heating Products Announce Recall of Compact Gas Fireplaces
DESA Heating Products
Hazard: The burner tube connection to the gas valve can leak gas when the main burner is on. This leaking gas can ignite, causing a minor flare-up, which could cause nearby combustibles to ignite.