No. 04-566Grills & Fireplaces
CPSC, Marshall Field's Announce Recall of Fire Pit Spark Screen
Target
Hazard: The fire pit spark screen can catch fire when it comes into direct contact with a flame, posing a burn and fire hazard to consumers.
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. 04-559Home Electronics
CPSC, Verizon Wireless Announce Recall of Counterfeit Cell Phone Batteries
Verizon Wireless
Hazard: Some LG-branded TM-510 batteries may be counterfeit and susceptible to overcharging, especially if used with a non-LG charger. LG Infocomm U.S.A. Inc. states that these are counterfeit LG-branded batteries, which do not contain a safety device in the circuitry, to prevent overcharging. In turn, the counterfeit batteries can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to users.
No. 04-160Home Electronics
CPSC, Associated Electrics Inc. Announce Recall of Battery Chargers for Radio Control Race Cars
Associated Electrics
Hazard: A defective fuse and program error in the charger can cause the battery packs being charged to overheat and explode, posing a risk of serious injury to consumers.
No. 04-151HVAC & Water Heaters
CPSC, Electrolux Home Products Announce Recall of Air Conditioning/Heating Units
Electrolux Home Products
Hazard: The heating coil in the units can be damaged during assembly, causing an electrical short and overheating, which poses a fire hazard to consumers.
Models
No. 04-548Appliances
CPSC, L&N Sales and Marketing Announce Recall of Cordless Sweepers Sold on QVC
L&N Sales and Marketing
Hazard: The sweeper can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Models
No. 04-128HVAC & Water Heaters
CPSC, White-Rodgers Announce Recall of LP and Convertible Gas Water Heater Temperature Controls
LP and Convertible Gas
Hazard: The gas water heater controls can gradually open instead of snapping open to full flow, which can cause soot to build up on the water heater burner, presenting a fire hazard.
No. 04-127Grills & Fireplaces
CPSC, CFM Corporation Announce Recall of Fireplace Remote Receivers
CFM
Hazard: The circuit board can overheat and catch fire, posing a burn and fire hazard.
Models
No. 04-121Power Tools
CPSC, Shindaiwa Inc. Announce Recall of Hedge Trimmers
Gasoline-Powered Professional
Hazard: The muffler's retaining bolts can allow the muffler to come loose from the engine while the hedge trimmer is in operation. A loose muffler can contact and damage the fuel tank, creating a fire hazard.
No. 04-104HVAC & Water Heaters
CPSC, Fedders Corporation Announce Recall to Repair Window Air Conditioners with Electric Heat
Fedders
Hazard: If the outside fan blade becomes blocked, when operating in the heating mode, this unit could present a fire hazard.
No. 04-100Furniture
CPSC, APA Marketing Inc. Announce Recall of Home Entertainment Wall Units
APA Marketing
Hazard: The control box for the touch dimmer lighting mechanism can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
No. 04-099Lighting & Ceiling Fans
CPSC, Brass Light Gallery Announce Recall of Wall Sconces
Brass Light Gallery
Hazard: The tie-downs, which secure the electrical wires to the mounting bracket, may come loose, causing the wire to touch the bulb and pose a fire hazard to consumers.
No. 04-094HVAC & Water Heaters
CPSC, Lasko Products Inc. Announce Recall of Space Heaters
Lasko Products
Hazard: The power cord connection can overheat and cause the cord to separate from the space heater. This poses a fire, burn and shock hazard.