U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Product Recalls Due to Fire Safety Problems
2003


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
09/25/03 03-199 CPSC, Firm Announce Recall of Gift Sets
09/25/03 03-196 CPSC, Firms Announce Recalls of Gas Grills
09/25/03 03-195 CPSC, Firm Announce Recall of Flashlight Batteries
09/25/03 03-194 CPSC, Firm Announce Recall of Propane Lanterns
09/25/03 03-193 CPSC, Firm Announce Recall of Ceiling Fans
09/25/03 03-192 CPSC, Firm Announce Recall of Hair Dryers
Press
Release
09/15/03 03-184 Safety Tips if Hurricane Knocks Out Electricity
CPSC Warns of Dangers from Generators and Candles
09/10/03 03-183 CPSC, DesignPac Inc. Announce Recall of Easter Oil Lamps
08/28/03 03-176 CPSC, IBM and LiteOn Technology Announce Expansion of Previously Announced Recall of Computer Monitors
08/21/03 03-175 CPSC, Academy Sports and Outdoors Announce Recall of Propane Heaters
08/21/03 03-174 CPSC, Hayward Pool Products Inc. Announce Recall Pool Heaters
08/21/03 03-173 CPSC, CFM Keanall Announce Recall of Gas Grills
07/31/03 03-167 CPSC, Firms Announce Recall of Voltage Testers
07/24/03 03-164 CPSC, Black & Decker Announce Recall to Repair 18-volt Cordless Drill/Drivers
07/17/03 03-162 CPSC, De Bon Sales Announce Recall of Cigarette Lighters
07/17/03 03-160 CPSC, Hamilton Beach and Proctor-Silex Announce Recall of Slow Cookers
Press
Release
07/08/03 03-158 New Technology In Gas Water Heaters Can Save Lives CPSC, GAMA Say New Heaters Will Prevent Fires from Flammable Vapors
07/02/03 03-157 CPSC, American Promotional Events Inc. Announce Recall of Fireworks
07/02/03 03-156 CPSC, Firms Announce Recall of GSW Water Heaters With S.I.T. Temperature Controls
07/02/03 03-154 CPSC, Franzus Company LLC Announce Recall of International Adapter Plugs
07/02/03 03-152 CPSC, Perfect Fit Industries Announce Recall of Electric Blankets
News
Release
07/01/03 03-150 Clothing-Related Burn Injuries to Children are Focus of New Data Collection Tool
News
Release
06/26/03 03-149 CPSC Demonstrates Fireworks Hazards, Urges Consumers to Celebrate Legally and Safely on Independence Day
06/19/03 03-146 CPSC, Fisher-Price Announce Recall of Crib Mobile Toys
06/19/03 03-145 CPSC, Homier Distributing Co. Announce Recall of Extension Cords, Portable Lights, and Fluorescent Work Lights
Press
Release
06/18/03 03-144 CPSC, ESFI Warn Consumers About Electrical Hazards In The Home "Inspect and Protect!" Campaign Encourages Homeowners to Safeguard Homes
06/05/03 03-141 CPSC, Trisonic Announce Recall of Nightlights
06/05/03 03-140 CPSC, Weather Works Announce Recall of Electric Heaters
06/05/03 03-139 CPSC, Firms Announce Recall of Pancake Makers
Press
Release
05/28/03 03-133 CPSC, Central Sprinkler Company Update Voluntary Recall To Replace O-Ring Fire Sprinklers
05/22/03 03-130 CPSC, Sea Gull Lighting Inc., Announce Recalls of Ceiling Light Fixtures
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05/22/03 03-129 CPSC, United General Supply Co., Announce Recalls of Extension Cords
Press
Release
05/20/03 03-125 Don't Swim With Shocks - CPSC, American Red Cross Warn of Electrocutions in Swimming Pools, Hot Tubs and Spas
05/08/03 03-123 CPSC, Firm Announce Recalls of Household Product
Name of product: Fabric Lanterns
05/08/03 03-122 CPSC, Firm Announce Recall of Household Product
Name of product: Multi-purpose lighters shaped like matchsticks
04/25/03 03-117 CPSC Warns Consumers to Replace Star ME-1 Dry Fire Sprinklers Made by Sprinkler Corporation of Milwaukee; Administrative Lawsuit Settled, Firm Financially Unable to Conduct Recall
04/25/03 03-116 CPSC, American Household Inc. (Formerly Sunbeam Corp.) Announce Recall of Star ME-1 Dry Fire Sprinklers, Administrative Lawsuit Settlement
04/24/03 03-115 CPSC, DesignPac Inc. Announce Recall of Oil Lamps
04/24/03 03-114 CPSC, WestPoint Stevens Inc. Announce Recall of Electric Blankets
04/17/03 03-108 CPSC, Thomson Announce Recall of Home Entertainment Amplifiers
Press
Release
04/07/03 03-105 CPSC Bans Candles With Lead-Cored Wicks
Press
Release
04/03/03 03-104 CPSC Urges Consumers to Change Smoke Alarm Batteries When Changing Clocks for Daylight Saving Time
03/27/03 03-102 CPSC, The Toro Company Announce Recall of Snowthrowers
03/27/03 03-099 CPSC, Maytag Corp. Announce Recall to Repair Gas Ranges
03/20/03 03-097 CPSC, Comarco Inc. Announce Recall to Replace Detachable Plugs On Power Adapters
03/13/03 03-094 CPSC, Trudeau Corp. Announce Recall of Fondue Sets
03/06/03 03-090 CPSC, Atico International USA Inc. Announce Recall of Hot Pots
03/04/03 03-089 CPSC, Murray Inc. Announce Recall of Riding Lawn Tractors
03/04/03 03-088 CPSC, IBM Announce Recall to Repair Computer Monitors
02/20/03 03-083 CPSC, Fireworks of Alabama Announce Recall of Bamboo-Stick Sparklers
02/14/03 03-082 CPSC, Robert Bosch Tool Corp. Announce Recall of Skil Warrior Drill Battery Chargers
02/13/03 03-081 CPSC, Young's J.K. Inc. Announce Recall of Novelty Lighters
01/30/03 03-078 CPSC, Zenith Announce Recall to Repair Large-Screen, Analog Projection Televisions
01/30/03 03-077 CPSC, Cooper Lighting Warn About 500-Watt Halogen Bulbs
01/24/03 03-075 CPSC, Tim Hortons Announce Recall of Travel Mugs
Press
Release
01/22/03 03-073 CPSC and FEMA Warn: When A Storm Knocks Out Power, Don't Risk Carbon Monoxide Poisoning by Using Gasoline-Powered Generators Indoors
01/14/03 03-069 CPSC, Innova Inc. Announce Recall to Replace Exploding Frying Pans
01/14/03 03-068 CPSC, American Power Conversion Corp. Announce Recall of Back-Up Power Supply Systems
01/09/03 03-067 CPSC, Pace Products Inc. Announce Recall of Children's Soap Making Kits
12/26/02 03-064 CPSC, Brooklyn Lollipop Announce Recall of Electric Fans
12/26/02 03-063 CPSC, Century Tool and Manufacturing Announce Recall of Camping Stoves
12/26/02 03-062 CPSC, Madrigal Announce Recall of Subwoofers
12/24/02 03-061 CPSC, Atico International Announce Recall of Christmas Candles
12/23/02 03-060 CPSC, Elkton Sparkler Announce Recall of Bamboo-Stick Sparklers
12/20/02 03-057 CPSC, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store(r) Announce Recall of Motion Lamps
(Ed note: Although not stated by CPSC, we are posting this
as electrical shock can cause serious burn injuries)
12/19/02 03-054 CPSC, Montrose Wholesale Candies & Sundries Inc. Announce Recall of Illegally Imported Cigarette Lighters
12/11/02 03-052 CPSC, Home Interiors and Gifts Announce Recall of Tea Lights
12/10/02 03-050 CPSC Alerts Shoppers to Dangers of Using Loose-Fitting Cotton Garments as Sleepwear for Kids
Press
Release
12/05/02 03-049 CPSC Urges Consumers to Decorate Safely for the Holidays
11/27/02 03-046 CPSC, Tecumseh Products Co. Announce Recall of Power Equipment Engines
11/19/02 03-040 CPSC, Target Corp. Announce Recall of Men's Sweatshirts
11/13/02 03-037 CPSC, Stihl Inc. Announce Recall of Chain Saws
11/12/02 03-034 CPSC, Eveready Battery Co. Inc. Announce Recall of Kidz Club Flashlights
11/04/02 03-030 CPSC Reminds Consumers to Check for Recalled Cadet In-Wall Heaters
10/31/02 03-029 CPSC, Kohl's Department Stores Announce Recall of Halloween Candleholders
10/31/02 03-028 CPSC and Carlisle Co. Announce Recall of Snake Lights
10/29/02 03-026 CPSC, Jason International Inc. Announce Recall of Air-Whirlpool Baths
Press
Release
10/29/02 03-025 CPSC Urges Safety for Halloween Trick-or-Treaters
10/22/02 03-023 CPSC, Brother International Announce Recall of Laser Printers
10/18/02 03-021 CPSC Alerts Outdoor Enthusiasts:
New Portable Heaters Can Save Campers' Lives
ODS technology will help prevent CO poisoning deaths

10/17/02 03-019 CPSC, W.C. Wood Company Announce Recall of Dehumidifiers
(Ed note: Although not stated by CPSC, we are posting this
as electrical shock can cause serious burn injuries)
10/16/02 03-015 CPSC, Pottery Barn Announce Recall of Halloween Candleholders
10/16/02 03-014 CPSC, Target Corp. Announce Recall of Decorative Jack-O-Lanterns
Press
Release
10/09/02 03-008 CPSC Warns: Millions of Americans Have Smoke Alarms that Don't Work
10/08/02 03-007 CPSC, Viking Sewing Machines Inc. Announce Recall of Sewing Machines
10/08/02 03-006 CPSC, Value City Announce Recall of Red Devil Gas Grills Sold at Value City and Schottenstein Stores
10/08/02 03-005 CPSC, Thrifty Paper Co. Announce Recall of Electric Fans
Press
Release
10/03/02 03-004 October is Children's Health Month: CPSC Chairman Safety-Checks His Own Home
Press
Release
10/02/02 03-003 CPSC, Invensys Building Systems Announce Recall of Siebe Actuators in Building Fire/Smoke Dampers


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