The generators have a wiring error, which can result in an electrical shock risk if an electrical device is plugged into the generator.
This recall involves the following Kohler portable generator models: PRO3.7, PRO3.7E, PRO5.2, PRO5.2E, and GEN5.0 with Spec Number PA-GEN50-3003. These generators have black frame assemblies and blue fuel tanks. The PRO3...
Sumec Machinery & Electric Co. Ltd., of ChinaConsumers should immediately stop using the recalled generators and contact Kohler to schedule a free repair by the closest authorized dealer.August 9, 2016
Emson Recalls UComfy Heat Wraps Due to Burn Hazard (Recall Alert)
This recall involves UComfy Neck and Shoulder Heat wraps. The product is an electric powered wrap that provides heat to the user's neck, shoulders and upper back. The wraps come in two colors: beige (item number 9700FE) ...
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heat wraps and contact Emson to receive a free replacement wrap. Emson is contacting all known purchasers directly.July 27, 2016
Frigidaire and Kenmore Wall Ovens Recalled by Electrolux Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
The thermal switch on the ovens can malfunction due to improper manufacturing, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
This recall involves Frigidaire and Kenmore-branded electric single and double wall ovens made by Electrolux. They were sold in black, white or stainless steel. The single ovens measure about 24 inches wide, 32 inches ta...
Electrolux Home Products Inc., of Charlotte, N.C.Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ovens and contact Electrolux or Transform for Kenmore brand products to schedule a free inspection and free repair. The firm is contacting all known purchasers directly.July 26, 2016
URBAN626 Recalls Electric Scooters Due to Fall Hazard
The bolt below the seat can crack, posing a fall hazard.
This recall involves all models of the URB-E electric scooter. The foldable electric scooters are aluminum and carbon fiber. They have two wheels and came in black, gray or white.
URBAN626, LLC, of Pasadena, Calif.Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled units and contact URBAN626 for a free repair kit. URBAN626 will reimburse consumers if they choose to have a bike repair shop replace the bolt.July 7, 2016
Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Recalled by 10 Firms Due to Fire Hazard
The lithium-ion battery packs in the self-balancing scooters/hoverboards can overheat, posing a risk of the products smoking, catching fire and/or exploding.
This recall involves self-balancing scooters, commonly referred to as hoverboards. They have two wheels at either end of a platform and are powered by lithium-ion battery packs. Recalled self-balancing scooters include t...
See Chart AboveConsumers should immediately stop using these recalled products and contact the recalling company to return their hoverboard for a full refund, a free repair or a free replacement depending on the model.July 6, 2016
Ecovent Recalls Room Sensors Due to Shock Hazard (Recall Alert)
The cover can come off during normal use, exposing high voltage components and posing an electrical shock hazard.
This recall involves the Ecovent Room Sensors, which plug into an electrical outlet, measure room temperature, humidity and barometric pressure. The unit also provides electrical outlets in the center of the device and U...
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled units. Ecovent has contacted consumers via email and phone notifications, sent the replacement parts and provided return postage for affected parts. If consumers have not been notified, they should contJune 22, 2016
Tommee Tippee Electric Bottle and Food Warmers Recalled by Mayborn USA Due to Fire Hazard
The warmers can overheat and catch on fire, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
This recall involves Tommee Tippee® Closer to Nature® electric bottle and food warmers, sold separately or as an accessory with the Complete Starter Kit or the All in One Newborn Set. The bottle and food warmer is whit...
Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the recalled bottle and food warmers and contact Mayborn for free replacement warmers.June 21, 2016
360 Electrical Recalls Surge Protectors Due to Shock and Fire Hazards
The surge protectors can short circuit when non-grounded plugs are connected, posing a shock or fire hazard.
This recall involves three models of surge protectors, Idealist (360320), Idealist 2.4 (360321) and Agent (360322). The model number is located on the underside of the unit. The units have seven outlets, come in black or...
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled surge protectors and contact 360 Electrical for a free replacement.June 9, 2016
Southwire Recalls Voltage Detectors Due to Shock and Burn Hazards
The voltage detectors can give a false "no voltage" reading when being used to test live wires for electric current, posing shock, electrocution and burn hazards to consumers.
This recall involves Southwire non-contact voltage detectors with model numbers 40110N and 40120N. Voltage detectors alert users to the presence of electric current running through electrical wires. The recalled voltage ...
Southwire Company LLC, of Carrollton, Ga.Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled voltage detectors and contact Southwire for instructions on returning them for a free replacement voltage detector.June 1, 2016
Mirka Recalls Electric Random Orbital Sanders Due to Fire Hazard
The sanders can short circuit, posing a fire hazard.
This recall involves 3-inch, 5-inch and 6-inch Mirka CEROS compact electric random orbital sanders. The sanders are yellow and black with "Mirka" on the front. A speed control lever is on the top of the sanders and a vac...
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled sanders, unplug them and contact Mirka for a free replacement sander.May 31, 2016
Rheem Recalls to Repair Water Heaters Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot
The control panel on the water heaters can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
This recall involves Rheem brand "Performance Platinum" electric water heaters in 40, 50 and 80 gallon capacities. The recalled water heaters are gray and have the "Performance Platinum" Rheem logo decal on the front abo...
Rheem Sales Company Inc., of Montgomery, Ala.Consumers should immediately turn off and stop using the recalled water heaters. Consumers should contact Rheem to request a free repair by a Rheem field technician.May 26, 2016
Digital Clamp Meters Recalled by Klein Tools Due to Shock and Burn Hazards
The meters can fail to give an accurate voltage reading, resulting in the operator falsely believing the electrical power is off, posing shock, electrocution and burn hazards.
This recall involves Klein Tools digital clamp meters used to detect electrical current in wiring. Model numbers CL110, CL210, CL310 and CL110KIT with date codes 0815U-A1, 1015U-A1, 1115U-A1, 1215U-A1, 0116U-A1, 0216U-A1...
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled digital clamp meters and contact Klein Tools to receive postage paid labels to return the clamp meters for free replacement units.May 19, 2016
Walmart Recalls Rival Electric Water Kettles Due to Burn and Shock Hazards
The heating element can fail and rupture, posing burn and shock hazards to the user.
This recall involves Rival brand electric water kettles with model numbers WK8283CU and WK8283CUY. The model numbers are printed on a product label on the underside of the water kettle. The white plastic water kettles we...
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled kettle and return it to any Walmart store for a full refund.May 3, 2016
Apple Recalls Travel Adapter Kits and Plugs Due to Risk of Electric Shock
The two-prong wall plug adapters for Australia/New Zealand/Argentina, Brazil, Continental Europe and Korea can break and expose the metal portion of the adapter, posing an electric shock risk.
This recall involves Apple World Travel Adapter Kits and wall plug adapters. The kits contain three-prong and two-prong AC wall plug adapters that fit different electrical outlets worldwide. The recalled adapters were ma...
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled wall plug adapters and contact Apple for free replacement adapters.February 18, 2016
IKEA Recalls Ceiling Lamps Due to Laceration Hazard
The plastic retaining clips that secure the glass shades to the lamp housings can break and allow the glass shades to fall, posing a laceration hazard.
This recall involves Ikea HYBY and LOCK ceiling lamps. The lamps have domed white frosted glass shades and three plastic clips that attach the shade to steel electrical lamp housings. The HYBY has a shade that is 15 inch...
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ceiling lamps, uninstall them and return them to any IKEA store for a full refund.February 9, 2016
Royal Appliance Recalls Dirt Devil Pet Vacuums Due to Electrical Shock Hazard
The vacuum's electric cord plug prong can detach and remain in the electrical outlet when the vacuum is unplugged. The detached prong can pose an electrical shock hazard if it remains connected with the electrical outlet.
The recall includes three models of the Dirt Devil Total Pet Cyclonic Upright vacuums, model UD70210, UD70210CA and UD70210RM. The model number and manufacture date code are printed on a silver label on the back side of ...
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vacuums and contact Dirt Devil for instructions on receiving a free replacement vacuum.February 2, 2016
Lunera Recalls LED Lamps Due to Fire, Burn and Electric Shock Hazards
Lamps can overheat, posing fire, burn and electric shock hazards.
This recall involves Lunera 13-watt Helen GX23 LED industrial lamps. The dimmable lamps are white and measure 6 inches long by 1.25 inches wide by 0.75 inches thick. The Lunera logo is printed on the front on the lamp at...
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lamps and contact Lunera for a full refund.January 27, 2016
Charging Stations Recalled by LocknCharge Technologies Due to Electrical Shock Hazard
A defective USB charging hub can cause an electrical shock to the consumer when the charging station is connected to the electrical supply.
This recall involves LocknCharge iQ10 charging stations that allow users to charge and store multiple tablet computers. The charging stations are metal cubes about 16 inches tall x about 16 inches wide x about 12 ½ inch...
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled charging stations and contact LocknCharge Technologies for a free replacement charging hub and instructions for replacing the charging hub.January 27, 2016
Seasonal Specialties Recalls Synchronized Music and Lighting System Due to Fire Hazard; Sold at Menards
The product can get overloaded and overheat, posing a fire hazard.
The Philips Harmonize™ Synchronized Music and Lighting System Model is an electrical control box for decorative lighting (e.g. Christmas lights). When plugged into the control box, the lights flash to the beat of the m...
Consumers should immediately stop using the product, unplug it and contact Seasonal Specialties for a prepaid label to return the lighting system for a full refund.January 19, 2016
QBP Recalls Stolen Series BMX Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
The bicycles fail to meet the federal bicycle standard. The bicycle's front wheel can detach due to improperly fitting retention washers, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
This recall involves Stolen series BMX bicycles, including Stolen Agent 16CB and 16FW, Stolen Compact, Stolen Casino and Stolen Stereo models. "Stolen" and the model name are printed on the frame of the bicycles. The Age...
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled BMX bicycles and return them to the store where purchased for a free inspection and free replacement wheel retention washers.January 13, 2016
Walmart Recalls Rival Griddles Due to Shock Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Walmart
The heating element can crack and water can get inside, posing a shock hazard when the griddle is plugged into an electrical outlet.
This recall involves Rival brand electric griddles with model number XJ-14207. The griddles are black and measure 20 inches long by 10.5 inches wide. "Walmart" and the model number are printed on a label molded into the ...
Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the recalled griddles and return them to any Walmart store for a full refund.January 12, 2016
Breville Recalls Pressure Cookers Due to Risk of Burns
The sealing gasket can be incorrectly inserted upside down on the lid which can allow the unexpected release of built-up pressure. This poses a risk of burns to the user or consumers nearby.
This recall involves Breville 6-quart capacity domestic programmable electric pressure cookers with a brushed stainless steel construction and a 3-way safety system. The safety system consists of a locking lid, safety va...
Breville USA Inc., of Torrance, Calif.Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pressure cookers and contact Breville for a replacement sealing gasket and updated instructions.December 22, 2015
The Craftsman Brand Recalls Blower/Vacs Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
The blower/vac's motor can catch fire, posing fire and burn hazards.
This recall involves two models of Craftsman 12-amp electric blower/vacs. The blower/vacs have a red motor housing and a black blower tube and restrictor nozzle, and measure 12 inches high by 34 inches long. Blower/vacs ...
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blower/vacs and contact the Craftsman brand hotline for a full refund.December 9, 2015
Basler Electric Recalls Transformers Due to Fire, Shock Hazards (Recall Alert)
The circuit breaker in the transformer can fail to trip, posing fire and electrical shock hazards.
This recall involves Basler Class 2 electric transformers with date codes between 1435 and 1446 which use a Tyco circuit breaker. The date code is located on the top line of the transformer's data plate.
Basler Electric Company, of Highland, Ill.Manufacturers and distributors should immediately stop distributing the recalled transformers and contact Basler to receive free replacement transformers. Due to the risk of shock, consumers should not attempt to open or replace the recalled transformers December 9, 2015
Technical Consumer Products Recalls LED Lamps Due to Electrical Shock Hazard
Water can enter the lamp in wet location applications, posing an electric shock hazard to the user.
This recall involves 14 watt LED wet location PAR38 lamps sold under the TCP and Great Value Brand names. These lamps are white and produce a soft white (3000 Kelvin) or bright white (5000 Kelvin) color temperature. Reca...
Consumers should immediately shut off power to the lights, remove the lamps to check the item number/date code of the recall, and contact TCP to receive a free replacement lamp with installation instructions.December 8, 2015