U.S. CPSC Fire Recalls 2006

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Product Recalls Due to Fire Safety Problems
2006

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
09/28/06 06-270 Lenovo and IBM Announce Recall of ThinkPad Notebook Computer Batteries Due to Fire Hazard
09/19/06 06-260 Children's Bathrobes Sold at Ross Stores Recalled Due to Burn Hazard
09/18/06 06-259 Fire Hazard Prompts Canon U.S.A. to Recall Previous Model Desktop Copiers for Repair
09/13/06 06-257 John Deere Gas Barbecue Grills Recalled Due to Fire, Burn Hazards
09/13/06 06-256 Pride Products Recalls Counterfeit Extension Cords Due to Fire Hazard
09/05/06 06-250 Olympus Expands March Recall of Overheating Infinity Film Cameras
08/29/06 06-249 Agio International's Outdoor Steel Dome Fireplaces Sold at Lowe's Stores Recalled Due to Fire Hazard
08/24/06 06-245 Apple Announces Recall of Batteries Used in Previous iBook and PowerBook Computers Due To Fire Hazard
08/23/06 06-244 ITT Water Technology Inc. Recalls Faulty Pumps for Fire Suppression Systems
08/22/06 06-241 Spin Master Radio-Controlled Toy Airplanes Sold Exclusively at Toys R Us Recalled for Burn Hazard
08/22/06 06-240 School Specialty Publishing Recalls Children's Science Kits for Thermal Burn Hazard
08/16/06 06-232 Black & Decker Expands Recall of Cordless Electric Lawnmowers Due to Fire Hazard
08/15/06 06-231 Dell Announces Recall of Notebook Computer Batteries Due To Fire Hazard
08/10/06 06-230 Dollar Tree Stores Recall Counterfeit Extension Cords Due to Shock Hazard
08/09/06 06-228 Quiksilver Recalls Children's Lounge Pants Due to Burn Hazard
08/09/06 06-227 J.C. Penney Recalls Lamps For Fire Hazard
08/08/06 06-225 ElectroPlasma Lamps Sold at Spencer Gifts Stores Recalled for Fire Hazard
08/03/06 06-224 The Toro Company Expands Recall of Snowthrowers Posing Fire Hazard
08/02/06 06-222 Robertshaw Controls Co. Recalls Gas Controls
Installed in Commercial Cooking Appliances for Fire Hazard
07/25/06 06-220 Bunn-O-Matic Corp. Expands Recall of Home Coffeemakers Due to Burn and Fire Hazards
07/19/06 06-217 Hair Dryers Recalled for Electrocution Hazard
 (Ed note: Although not stated by CPSC, we are posting this
as electrical shock can cause serious burn injuries)
07/18/06 06-215 Humidifiers Recalled for Fire Hazard
07/11/06 06-207 Husqvarna Outdoor Products Inc. Recalls Lawn Tractors for Fire Hazard
07/06/06 06-205 Lexar JumpDrive(r) Computer Storage Devices Recalled for Burn Hazard, Certain Models Involved
07/05/06 06-204 Home Fragrance Holdings, Inc. Recalls Candles Sold at Pier 1 Imports Due to Fire Hazard
06/28/06 06-198 CFM Corp. Recalls Sequoia Wood Burning Fireplaces for Fire Hazard
Press
Release		 06/27/06 06-197 CPSC Warns Consumers that Using Professional Fireworks Often has Deadly Results
06/26/06 06-196 The Swiss Colony Recalls Money Bag Candles for Fire Hazard
06/21/06 06-191 BJ Alan Co. Recalls "Thunderstick Rocket" Fireworks for Explosion Hazard
06/08/06 06-181 Petters Consumer Brands, LLC Recalls Sunbeam Gas Ranges after Two Incidents of Scorched Floors
06/07/06 06-180 Etón Portable Radios Recalled, Batteries Pose Fire Hazard
06/06/06 06-176 Hewlett-Packard Company Recalls Digital Cameras Due to Fire Hazard, Offers Download Fix
06/06/06 06-175 Applica Consumer Products Inc. Recalls Black & Decker(r) Brand Coffeemaker for Fire Hazard
06/01/06 06-174 Nexgrill Industries Gas Grills Recalled Due to Fire Hazard
05/31/06 06-173 Masterbuilt Manufacturing Inc. Recalls Electric Smokers for Fire Hazard
05/25/06 06-171 Lighted Mirror Sold at Wal-Mart Recalled for Shock Hazard
05/18/06 06-168 IKEA Recalls Candles for Fire and Burn Hazards
05/10/06 06-162 Masterfoods USA Recalls M&M'S Menorah for Fire Hazard
05/10/06 06-161 Hoshino USA Inc. Recall to Repair Electric Bass
05/09/06 06-158 Mini Fireplace Candle Kits Recalled for Fire Hazard
05/02/06 06-151 First Alert(r) Smoke Alarms and Combination Smoke/CO Alarms Recalled for Rapidly Draining Battery Power
04/25/06 06-147 RedMax Backpack Blowers Recalled Due to Fire Hazard
04/25/06 06-146 Shindaiwa Inc. Announces Recall of Backpack Blowers Due to Fire Hazard
04/20/06 06-145 HP Recalls Notebook Computer Batteries Due to Fire Hazard
04/20/06 06-144 Emergency Smoke Hoods Recalled for Risk of Carbon Monoxide Inhalation
04/19/06 06-143 Hair Dryers Recalled Due to Electrocution Hazard
 (Ed note: Although not stated by CPSC, we are posting this
as electrical shock can cause serious burn injuries)
04/18/06 06-142 Nordstrom Inc. Recalls Egg-Shaped Candle Holders for Fire Hazard
04/13/06 06-139 CPSC, Memcorp Inc. Recall Disney(r)-Brand Personal DVD Players Due to Burn Hazard
04/11/06 06-136 CPSC, Tap Enterprises Inc. Recalls Air Compressors Due to Fire and Electrocution Hazards
04/06/06 06-134 Rechargeable Battery Packs Sold with MAX Wireless Conference Phones Recalled for Burn Hazard
04/04/06 06-131 Brookstone Foldable Massaging Bed Rest Recalled for Fire, Burn Hazards
04/04/06 06-130 Tecumseh Engines Used on Various Power Equipment Recalled Due to Fire Hazard
04/04/06 06-129 InFocus Corp. Recalls Portable Projectors and Projector Lamps Posing Shock and Fire Hazards
Press
Release		 03/31/06 06-128 Check Smoke and CO Alarms This Weekend as Daylight Saving Time Begins
03/30/06 06-125 CPSC, Speedway SuperAmerica LLC Announce Recall of "Speedway" Cigarette Lighters
03/30/06 06-124 Espresso Machines Recalled for Fire Hazard
03/28/06 06-120 Pelican Power Brick Battery Charger Recalled for Fire and Burn Hazards
03/15/06 06-114 Coca-Cola ElectroPlasma Lamps Sold at Rite Aid Recalled for Burn Hazard
03/14/06 06-112 Olympus Recalls Film Cameras for Overheating, Poses Burn Hazard
03/13/06 06-111 "AquaPod" 12-Gallon Aquariums Recalled Due to Shock Hazard
 (Ed note: Although not stated by CPSC, we are posting this
as electrical shock can cause serious burn injuries)
03/08/06 06-109 Fire and Burn Hazards Prompt Nite Lite Recall
03/07/06 06-106 Espresso Machines Recalled for Fire Hazard
03/01/06 06-101 Big Lots Stores Inc. Recall Tea Light Candles for Fire Hazard
02/23/06 06-095 Barbeques Galore Inc. Recalls Gas Grills Posing Risk of Gas Leaks, Fires
02/17/06 06-092 Polycom Inc. Recalls Conference Phone Batteries for Fire Hazard
02/15/06 06-089 Espresso Makers Recalled Due to Fire Hazard
02/08/06 06-085 Lasko Recalls Box and Pivoting Floor Fans Posing Fire Hazard
02/07/06 06-084 CPSC, SFC America Announce Recall to Repair Fire Extinguishers
02/07/06 06-082 CPSC, VSM Sewing Inc. Announce Recall of Sewing Machines
02/01/06 06-080 DESA Heating Products Recalls Portable Propane Convection Heaters
01/26/06 06-075 Fire Hazard with Oscillating Heater Sold in Wal-Mart Prompts Recall
01/26/06 06-074 Electric Shock Hazard Prompts Recall of Electric Smokers
 (Ed note: Although not stated by CPSC, we are posting this
as electrical shock can cause serious burn injuries)
01/24/06 06-072 CPSC, Porter-Cable Announce Recall to Repair Routers
 (Ed note: Although not stated by CPSC, we are posting this
as electrical shock can cause serious burn injuries)
01/13/06 06-067 Holiday Lights Recalled by Target Due to Shock and Fire Hazards
01/11/06 06-064 CPSC, Generac Power Systems Inc. Announce Recall of Fuel Hoses Sold with Guardian® Home Generators
01/11/06 06-063 CPSC, Stihl Inc. Announce Recall of Chain Saws
01/05/06 06-061 CPSC, C & A Scientific Co. Announce Recall of Metal Alcohol Burners
12/22/05 06-060 CPSC, Petters Consumer Brands LLC Announce Recall of Batteries Found In Polaroid Portable DVD Players
12/20/05 06-059 CPSC, Family Dollar Stores Announce Recall of Spinning Star Christmas Tree Topper
12/20/05 06-057 CPSC, Meco Corp. Announce Recall to Repair Gas Grills
12/16/05 06-056 CPSC, Dell Announce Recall of Notebook Computer Batteries
12/15/05 06-055 CPSC, General Electric Announce Recall of Gas Ranges Posing Fire Hazard
Press
Release		 12/14/05 06-053 CPSC Warns Of Hazards from Furnaces, Space Heaters and Fireplaces;
Agency Urges Annual Furnace Inspection, Installing Smoke and CO Alarms
12/08/05 06-047 CPSC, J & F Design Inc. Announce Recall of Girl's Sleepwear Sold at J.C. Penney Stores
12/01/05 06-044 CPSC, King of Fans Inc. Announce Recall of Oil-Filled Radiator Heaters
11/22/05 06-037 CPSC, Haier America Trading LLC Announce Recall of Oscillating Electric Tower Fans
11/17/05 06-032 CPSC, Retailers Announce Recall of Waterless Vaporizers and Aromatherapy Diffusers
11/17/05 06-031 CPSC, Cooper Hand Tools Announce Recall of Weller® Heating Element used in Soldering Irons
11/10/05 06-028 CPSC, World Kitchen Inc. Announce Recall of Immersion Heaters
 (Ed note: Although not stated by CPSC, we are posting this
as electrical shock can cause serious burn injuries)
11/09/05 06-026 CPSC, Pottery Barn Outlet Announce Recall of Halloween Candleholders
11/09/05 06-025 CPSC, Thane International Announce Recall of Perfect Air Ultra Air Purifiers
11/09/05 06-024 CPSC, Target Announce Recall of Tea Light Candles
11/08/05 06-023 CPSC, Nikon Inc. Announce Recall to Replace Rechargeable Battery Packs Sold with Digital SLR Cameras
11/01/05 06-021 CPSC, Target Announce Recall of Pillar Candles With Jewels
10/27/05 06-018 CPSC, Dorel Juvenile Group USA Announce Recall to Repair Battery-Powered Ride-On Vehicles
10/25/05 06-016 CPSC, Hellenic Rug Imports Inc. Announce Recall of Shag Leather Rugs
Press
Release		 10/25/05 06-015 CPSC and GAMA Issue Consumer Alert
Don't Forget to Replace Smoke and CO Alarm Batteries This Weekend as Daylight Saving Time Ends
10/20/05 06-013 CPSC, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store(r) Announce Recall of Miniature Musical Bells Christmas Trees
10/19/05 06-012 CPSC, Far East Brokers and Consultants, Inc. Announce Safety Warning for Jack 'O Lantern Bucket Candle Holders
10/19/05 06-011 CPSC, International Comfort Products LLC Announce Recall to Repair Packaged Gas Furnace and AC Units
10/06/05 06-003 CPSC, Wal-Mart Announce Recall of Holiday Candle Gift Sets
10/06/05 06-002 CPSC, A.O. Smith Recall of Water Heaters

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