No. 04-091Power Tools
CPSC, Wagner Spray Tech Corporation Announce Recall of Drill Charger Base
Wagner cordless
Hazard: A defective battery can cause the charger base to overheat, causing the base to melt and possibly burn nearby objects.
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. 04-083Electrical
CPSC, Lamson & Sessions Inc. Announce Recall of Drop-In Floor Box
Lamson & Sessions
Hazard: The recalled floor boxes contain undersized wires and are wired with the polarity reversed. These problems present a risk of shock or electrocution and a possible fire hazard.
No. 04-082Lighting & Ceiling Fans
CPSC, Progress Lighting Announce Recall of Fluorescent Light Fixtures
Progress Lighting
Hazard: The lamp holders on the fluorescent lights can overheat, causing the fixture to melt or burn, presenting a fire hazard.
No. 04-521Power Tools
CPSC, S.K. Enterprises Announce Recall of Pressure Washers
Strategy
Hazard: Overheating, posing a potential for fire and personal injury.
No. 04-044HVAC & Water Heaters
CPSC, Barnett of the Caribbean Announce Recall of Showerhead Hot Water Heaters
Showerhead Hot
Hazard: The showerhead hot water heaters are attached to the shower's water supply piping and connected to a household's electrical supply source when central hot water is not available. Undersized wiring prevents this unit from being suitable in wet locations, the rotary switch is not waterproof and the installation instructions fail to recommend an electrical junction box, but instead recommend tape. Another hazard is the plastic enclosure, which poses an electrocution and fire hazard.
No. 04-017Power Tools
CPSC, Shindaiwa Inc. Announce Recall of Hedge Trimmers
Shindaiwa
Hazard: The fuel cap on the hedge trimmer can leak, posing a fire and burn hazard.
No. 03-196Grills & Fireplaces
CPSC, Marshall Gas Controls Announce Recall of LP-Gas Regulators Used on Gas Grills
Marshall Gas Controls
Hazard: Some of these regulators were assembled with an undersized seat disc that could become dislodged and leak propane gas. Propane gas is highly flammable and could ignite, causing a fire or explosion. Consumers should immediately close the valve on the service cylinder if LP-Gas leakage is detected.
No. 03-552Smoke & CO Alarms
CPSC, GE Interlogix Announce Recall of Smoke Detectors
GE Interlogix (GEI)
Hazard: These smoke detectors may fail to work properly upon installation or if there is an extended loss of power. If the smoke alarms fail to detect fire or smoke, it poses a serious hazard to occupants inside of the dwelling.
No. 03-164Power Tools
CPSC, Black & Decker Announce Recall to Repair 18-volt Cordless Drill/Drivers
Black & Decker
Hazard: The drill's switch can malfunction and overheat, posing the possibility of a fire hazard to consumers.
No. 03-152Mattresses & Bedding
CPSC, Perfect Fit Industries Announce Recall of Electric Blankets
Perfect Fit Industries
Hazard: These blankets can overheat, posing a risk of burn injuries to consumers, especially when the blanket is folded or bunched.
No. 03-145Lighting & Ceiling Fans
CPSC, Homier Distributing Co. Announce Recall of Extension Cords, Portable Lights, and Fluorescent Work Lights
Homier Distributing
Hazard: The extension cords and lights have undersized wiring, are not properly polarized, have inadequate grounding, faulty electrical connections, and plastic handles that, once ignited, continue to burn and spread flames, posing a shock, electrocution, and fire hazard to consumers.
No. 03-141Lighting & Ceiling Fans
CPSC, Trisonic Announce Recall of Nightlights
Trisonic/Eastern America Trio Products
Hazard: The nightlight poses a serious electrocution, electric shock, burn and fire hazard to consumers.