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.

Nov 17, 1999No. 00-020HVAC & Water Heaters

CPSC, Sunbeam® Announce Recall of Glow-In-the-Dark Humidifiers

Sunbeam

Hazard: These humidifiers can develop an electrical short, presenting a fire hazard.

Nov 4, 1999No. 00013aElectrical

CPSC, Fairlong International Recall Extension Cords

Fairlong International

Hazard: The cords have undersized wires, incorrect ratings, lack overcurrent protection and allow polarize plugs to be incorrectly inserted into the receptacles. These cords present fire, shock and electrocution hazards to consumers.

Oct 20, 1999No. 00007bPower Tools

CPSC & Stihl Recall Various Weed Trimmers, Brushcutters and Augers

Stihl Weed

Hazard: Fuel could leak from an unsealed seam in the fuel tank, posing a fire hazard.

Models

120C

Oct 18, 1999No. 00-006Appliances

CPSC, GE Announce Recall of Dishwashers

GE and Hotpoint

Hazard: The dishwashers have a slide switch that allows consumers to choose between heat drying and energy saver functions. Over time, the slide switch can melt and ignite, presenting a fire hazard.

Models

GSD500DGSD500GGSD540+3 more

Oct 13, 1999No. 00-003HVAC & Water Heaters

CPSC, York International Corp. Announce Recall of York International Corporation Diamond 80 Furnaces

York International

Hazard: Because of inadequate gluing, the insulation surrounding the heat exchanger can separate from the cabinet wall of the furnace, and fall onto the heat exchanger. This could cause surrounding combustible material and drywall to catch on fire, which has the potential to cause burn injuries and deaths.

Models

P2DPXEDO2

Aug 31, 1999No. 99-164Appliances