U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Product Recalls Due to Fire Safety Problems
2002

The following recalls are from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Johnson City Fire Department assumes no responsibility for incorrect or inaccurate information that may be contained within each recall received from the CPSC. Further information regarding any of the recalls listed below should be obtained from either the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, or the manufacturer involved in the recall.

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Latest Recalls are listed first.

Product Image Date Release # Description of Recalled Product and Problem
Press
Release		 09/26/02 02-255 CPSC Urges Seasonal Heating Systems Inspections to Prevent CO Deaths
09/19/02 02-254 CPSC, Black & Decker Announce Recall of Cordless Electric Lawn Mowers
09/19/02 02-253 CPSC, Nikon Inc. Announce Recall of Coolpix 2000-Model Digital Cameras
09/17/02 02-251 CPSC and EV Global Motors Co. Announce Recall of Lithium Batteries in Electric Bikes
09/12/02 02-249 CPSC, Northern Tool & Equipment Announce Recall of Air Compressors
09/09/02 02-248 CPSC, Valor Heating Announce Recall of Wall Mount Gas Fireplaces
09/09/02 02-2246 CPSC, Eastman Kodak Company Announce Recall of DC5000-Model Digital Cameras
(Ed note: Although not stated by CPSC, we are posting this
as electrical shock can cause serious burn injuries)
08/29/02 02-238 CPSC, Babyliss Pro Announce Recall of Hairdryers
(Ed note: Although not stated by CPSC, we are posting this
as electrical shock can cause serious burn injuries)
08/20/02 02-235 CPSC and Shindaiwa Announce Recall of Hedge Trimmers Sold in California
08/20/02 02-234 CPSC, Black & Decker Announce Recall to Repair Cordless Drill/Drivers
08/20/02 02-233 CPSC, Black & Decker Announce Recall to Repair Table Saws
(Ed note: Although not stated by CPSC, we are posting this
as electrical shock can cause serious burn injuries)
08/19/02 02-231 CPSC, Fluke Corp. Announce Recall of Digital Multimeters
(Ed note: Although not stated by CPSC, we are posting this
as electrical shock can cause serious burn injuries)
08/15/02 02-230 CPSC, Cavagna North America Inc., Announce Recall of Safety Relief Valves for Large Propane Tanks
08/14/02 02-227 CPSC, Carrier Guam Announce Recall of Room Air Conditioners
08/08/02 02-226 CPSC, Motorola Inc. Announce Recall of Digital Cable Set-Top Boxes
(Ed note: Although not stated by CPSC, we are posting this
as electrical shock can cause serious burn injuries)
08/08/02 02-222 CPSC, Briggs & Stratton Announce Recall of Engines Used on Fun Kart Type Go-Karts
08/06/02 02-220 CPSC, Excel Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Riding Lawn Mowers
08/01/02 02-218 CPSC, Greenlee Textron Inc. Announce Recall of Electrical Testing Meters
(Ed note: Although not stated by CPSC, we are posting this
as electrical shock can cause serious burn injuries)
07/30/02 02-217 CPSC, STK International Announce Recall of Extension Cords
(Ed note: Although not stated by CPSC, we are posting this
as electrical shock can cause serious burn injuries)
07/30/02 02-216 CPSC, Remington Products Co., LLC Re-Announce Recall of Hairdryers Firm Offering Free Upgraded Replacement Hairdryer
(Ed note: Although not stated by CPSC, we are posting this
as electrical shock can cause serious burn injuries)
07/24/02 02-209 CPSC, Young's J.K. Inc. Announce Recall of Novelty Lighters
07/19/02 02-206 CPSC, Wal-Mart Announce Recall of Red Devil Gas Grills Sold at Wal-Mart
07/15/02 02-200 CPSC, The Coleman Company Announce Recall of Mosquito Traps
07/09/02 02-197 CPSC, Dollar Tree Stores Inc. Announce Recall of Drip Pans
07/02/02 02-193 CPSC, PM International Ltd. Announce Recall to Replace International Adapter Plugs
07/02/02 02-192 CPSC, Whirlpool Announce Recall of Washer and Gas Dryer Units
06/27/02 02-189 CPSC, In-Sink-Erator Announce Recall to Repair Instant Hot Water Dispensers
Press
Release		 06/26/02 02-187 CPSC Demonstrates Fireworks Hazards
Commission Urges Consumers to Celebrate Safely on Independence Day
06/25/02 02-186 CPSC, Mountain Safety Research Announce Recall of Stove Fuel
06/25/02 02-185 CPSC, Candle-lite Announce Recall of Martha Stewart Everyday® Brand Potpourri Simmering Pots Sold at Kmart
06/20/02 02-184 CPSC, UL United Inc. Announce Recall of Electrical Paintings
06/13/02 02-181 CPSC, Brinkmann Announce Recall of Outdoor Tabletop Propane Heaters
06/13/02 02-179 CPSC Alerts Outdoor Enthusiasts: New Portable Heaters Can Save Campers' Lives - ODS technology will help prevent CO poisoning deaths
06/12/02 02-177 CPSC, Specialty Sales Co. Inc. Announce Recall of Novelty Cigarette Lighters
06/11/02 02-178 CPSC, Brookdale International Systems Inc. Announce Recall of Emergency Escape Smoke Hoods
06/06/02 02-173 CPSC, Island Soap & Candle Works Announce Recall of Candles
06/04/02 02-172 CPSC, Luxo Corp. Announce Recall of Portable Fluorescent Lamps
05/24/02 02-159 CPSC Issues Warning About Hazardous Red Devil Gas Grills
05/21/02 02-165 CPSC, Rose Art Industries Announce Recall to Repair Cotton Candy Machine
05/16/02 02-163 CPSC, Seismic Safety Products Inc. Announce Recall of Gas Shut-Off Valves
05/16/02 02-162 CPSC, E-filliate Inc. Announce Recall of Extension Cords
(Ed note: Although not stated by CPSC, we are posting this
as electrical shock can cause serious burn injuries)
05/16/02 02-161 CPSC, Philips Electronics Announce Recall of Speaker Power Adapters Sold with HP Computers
(Ed note: Although not stated by CPSC, we are posting this
as electrical shock can cause serious burn injuries)
05/13/02 02-156 CPSC, Milwaukee Tool Corp. Announce Recall of Automotive Chargers
05/07/02 02-155 CPSC, Eugenio Serafin Inc. Announce Recall of Electric Showerhead Hot Water Heaters Sold in Puerto Rico
(Ed note: Although not stated by CPSC, we are posting this
as electrical shock can cause serious burn injuries)
05/02/02 02-152 CPSC, ECR International Announce Recall to Repair of Gas Boilers
(Ed note: Although not a fire hazard, we are posting this as CO can cause death)
Press
Release		 05/01/02 02-151 National Electrical Safety Month:
CPSC Alerts Consumers To Electrocution Hazards From Overhead Power Lines
(Ed note: Although not stated by CPSC, we are posting this
as electrical shock can cause serious burn injuries)
04/19/02 02-144 CPSC, SC Johnson Announce Recall of Glade(r) Extra Outlet Scented Oil Air Fresheners
04/04/02 02-134 CPSC, Crystal Mountain Water Cooler Corp. Announce Recall of Water Coolers
04/03/02 02-133 CPSC, Lakewood Announce Recall of Electric Heaters
(Ed note: Although not stated by CPSC, we are posting this
as electrical shock can cause serious burn injuries)
04/02/02 02-132 CPSC, Wenzel Reminds Consumers about Recall of Propane Camping Lanterns
Press
Release		 03/22/02 02-128 CPSC, ESFI Warn Flood Victims About the Dangers of Mixing Water and Electricity
Press
Release		 03/22/02 02-127 New, Safer Propane Tank for Barbecue Grills Helps to Avoid Gas Leaks -
Device Expected to Prevent Many of the 600 Fires/Explosions Each Year
03/21/02 02-126 CPSC, Exmark Manufacturing Announce Recall of Riding Mowers
03/21/02 02-125 CPSC, The Toro Company Announce Recall of Riding Mowers
03/21/02 02-124 CPSC, Dixon Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Riding Lawn Mowers
03/20/02 02-123 CPSC, Pascal Products Co. Announce Recall of Two-Paneled Fireplace Screens Sold At Wal-Mart
03/20/02 02-122 CPSC, Dollar Tree Stores Inc. Announce Recall of Paperweights
03/20/02 02-119 CPSC, Jade Products Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Dynasty Gas Ranges
03/14/02 02-121 CPSC, Rose Art Announce Recall of Children's Soap Making Kit
03/12/02 02-120 CPSC, ICON Health & Fitness Inc. Announce Recall of Hiker Exercise Equipment
03/07/02 02-116 CPSC, Hunter Fan Co. Announces Recall of Humidifiers
03/07/02 02-114 CPSC, Trudeau Corp. Announce Recall of Fondue Sets
03/05/02 02-113 CPSC, Murray Inc. Announce Recall of Riding Lawn Mowers
02/21/02 02-106 CPSC, Calphalon Corp. Announce Recall of Stainless Steel Kettles
02/07/02 02-099 CPSC, Applica Consumer Products Inc. Announce Recall of Black & Decker Brand VersaToastTM Toasters
02/07/02 02-098 CPSC, Honeywell Consumer Products Announce Recall of Moveable Baseboard Heaters
02/04/02 02-097 CPSC, BSH Home Appliances Corp. Announce Recall of Thermador Gas Ranges
01/31/02 02-096 CPSC, Whirlpool Announce Recall of Dehumidifiers
01/24/02 02-090 CPSC and Value City, Schottenstein Stores Announce Recall of Dried Flower Candles
01/24/02 02-089 CPSC and Value City, Schottenstein Stores Announce Recall of Gel Candle Kits
01/16/02 02-085 CPSC, Eddie Bauer Outlet Stores Announce Recall of Stainless Steel Lunch Bottles
01/16/02 02-084 CPSC, Intermatic Inc. Announce Recall of Nightlights
Press
Release		 01/15/02 02-083 CPSC Offers Tips to Prevent Home Fires Caused by Space Heaters -- Devices Associated with 21,800 Fires and 300 Deaths Annually
12/20/01 02-077 CPSC, LTD Commodities Inc. Announce Recall of Snowman Holiday Porcelain Lanterns
12/20/01 02-076 CPSC, Flora-Lite Co. Announce Recall of Christmas Light Sets
12/20/01 02-075 CPSC, Dillard's, Inc. Announce Recall of Pine Tree Candles
12/20/01 02-074 CPSC, Walgreen Co. Announce Recall of Candele Glitter Candles
12/14/01 02-068 CPSC and TruHeat Corp. Announce Recall of Spa Heaters
12/14/01 02-067 CPSC, DeVilbiss Air Power Co. Announce Recall of Porter-Cable Portable Generators
12/13/01 02-066 CPSC, Homemaster Inc. Announce Recall of Outdoor Lighting Timers
12/13/01 02-065 CPSC, Winstar International, Inc. Announce Recall of Christmas Light Sets
12/13/01 02-064 CPSC and NBG International Announce Recall of Christmas Lights
12/11/01 02-060 CPSC, Lawn-Boy Inc. Announce Recall of Power Mowers
Press
Release		 11/30/01 02-056 CPSC Releases Holiday Decoration Safety Tips for Avoiding Fires and Injuries
11/29/01 02-053 CPSC, Alco Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Water Fountains With Candle Holders
11/29/01 02-052 CPSC, Darice Inc. Announce Recall of Candle Holders
11/27/01 02-046 CPSC, Ceraflame Inc. Announce Recall of Ceramic Tea Kettles
11/16/01 02-043 CPSC, WCI Outdoor Products Inc. Announce Recall of Lawn Tractors
11/15/01 02-042 CPSC, JA-RU Inc. Announce Recall of "Blast Balls" Toys
11/13/01 02-037 CPSC, Computer Distributors Announce Recall of Batteries for Notebook Computers
11/06/01 02-036 CPSC, Progress Lighting Announce Recall of Fluorescent Lights
10/31/01 02-032 CPSC, Emess Lighting Inc. and SLI Lighting Solutions Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Twister Portable Lamps
10/18/01 02-022 CPSC, Wolf Range Co. Inc. and Wolf Appliance Co. LLC Announce Recall of Gas Ranges
10/18/01 02-021 CPSC, Norcold Inc. Announce Recall of Refrigerators
10/18/01 02-020 CPSC, American Water Heater Co. Announce Recall to Replace Burners in Gas Water Heaters
10/18/01 02-019 CPSC, National Presto Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Deep Fryer Basket Handles
10/16/01 02-018 CPSC, Whirlpool Announce Recall of Microwave-Hood Combinations
10/16/01 02-017 CPSC, Cisco Announce Recall of Power Adapters
10/15/01 02-007 CPSC, Endar Corp. Announce Recall of Candle Sets Sold in Wal-Mart Stores
10/05/01 02-003 CPSC, Biddeford Textile Corp. Announce Recall of Electric Blankets
Press
Release		 10/04/01 02-004 CPSC Urges Seasonal Furnace Inspection to Prevent CO Poisonings
10/04/01 02-002 CPSC, Compaq Announce Recall of Notebook Computer AC Adapters

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