No. 01-526Power Tools
CPSC, The Toro Company Announce Recall of Riding Mowers
Toro
Hazard: Spilled fuel can ignite during refueling, when fuel vapors are drawn into the hot muffler.
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. 01-189HVAC & Water Heaters
CPSC Announces Recall of Furnaces in California
Gas-fired horizontal
Hazard: These furnaces pose a substantial risk of fire.
Models
No. 01-188Home Electronics
CPSC, Apple Announces Recall of AC Adapter for Prior Generation PowerBook Laptops
Apple
Hazard: These AC adapters could overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Models
No. 01155bAppliances
CPSC, BSH Home Appliances Corp.Announce Recall of Thermal/Microwave Ovens
Thermador combination thermal/
Hazard: The oven door may not lock properly when the oven is put into the "self clean" mode. While the oven is in "self clean" mode, intense heat is generated to clean the oven. If oxygen is introduced by opening the oven door during the "self clean" mode, combustible material left inside can ignite and pose a fire risk.
No. 01-147HVAC & Water Heaters
CPSC, Vermont Castings, Majestic Products Announce Recall of Space Heaters
Vermont Castings
Hazard: Overheating inside the space heaters can cause the exterior to become extremely hot, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
No. 01-145Appliances
CPSC, Maytag Announce Recall of Electric Ranges
Crosley and Magic Chef
Hazard: Liquid can enter the indicator light and can cause sparking and flaming in the light, presenting a fire hazard to consumers.
Models
No. 01-140Home Electronics
CPSC, Dell Computer Corp. Announce Recall of Notebook Computer Batteries
Dell Computer
Hazard: These batteries can overcharge, causing them to become very hot, release smoke, and possibly catch fire.
No. 01-130HVAC & Water Heaters
CPSC, LG Electronics Inc. Announce Recall of Goldstar, General Electric, and Sears Kenmore Dehumidifiers
Goldstar
Hazard: These dehumidifiers have an internal electrical connection that can overheat, presenting a potential fire hazard to consumers.
No. 01-108Appliances
CPSC, Jade Products Inc. Announce Recall of Dynasty Gas Ranges
Dynasty
Hazard: The igniters are too far from the burners, which can cause a delayed ignition of gas. The large amount of gas released can cause fire to escape from the oven, putting consumers at risk of burn injuries and house fires.
No. 01-107Appliances
CPSC, Maytag Corp. Announce Recall of Maytag, Magic Chef Gas Ranges
Maytag and Magic Chef
Hazard: The vent flue insulation can be out of position on these ranges. Using the broil or self-clean functions on these ranges can cause scorching or burning of the cabinetry around the range, posing a fire hazard.
No. 01-093Lighting & Ceiling Fans
CPSC, Dura Kleen (USA) Inc. Announce Recall of Nightlights
Dura Kleen
Hazard: The nightlights' electrical connections are loose. They are made from flammable plastic and the power switch does not work. The nightlights pose shock and fire hazards to consumers.
No. 01-077HVAC & Water Heaters
CPSC, Carrier (Puerto Rico) Inc. Announce Recall of Air Conditioners Sold in Puerto Rico
Carrier duct-free "high wall split
Hazard: Condensation inside these air conditioning units can splash onto the control board, causing it to short circuit and start a fire.