The circuit breaker will not trip during an overload condition, posing a risk of fire, burns and electrical shock.
The recall involves PowerPact J-frame molded case circuit breakers with thermal-magnetic trip units. The circuit breakers are made of black plastic and have a three-position breaker handle that indicates whether the brea...
Schneider Electric USA Inc., of Columbia, Mo., and Tlaxcala, MexicoConsumers should immediately stop using the recalled circuit breakers and contact Schneider Electric for either a free replacement circuit breaker and a credit of up to $300 per address to cover labor costs for installation by a certified electrician or aDecember 18, 2014
Ethan Allen Recalls Floor Lamps Due to Electrical Shock
A defect in the line cord insulation poses a risk of electrical shock.
The floor lamp is made of bronze-plated steel with a bronze finish. The lamp sits on a square metal base that is about 8 inches by 8 inches and has an adjustable bronze-plated metal post that goes up to 60 inches high. A...
Consumers should unplug the lamp and return it to an Ethan Allen Design Center for a full refund, including delivery charges if shipped.December 10, 2014
Eaton Recalls Electrical Meter Breakers Due to Shock Hazard (Recall Alert)
The meter breaker's electrical components can be easily accessed, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
This recall involves MBED 3042 series residential meter breaker. The meter breakers are service entrance equipment systems that consist of a single meter socket and load center or a meter socket and main breaker combined...
Eaton Corporation, of Moon Township, Pa.Only qualified electrical contractors should repair the product, and consumers should not open the meter breaker's enclosure. Electrical contractors should immediately contact their meter breaker distributor to determine if any of their units are includedDecember 2, 2014
When unit is being charged or being used to charge another device, it can overheat, causing a fire hazard.
Power Bank charger is a self-contained energy source used to charge cell phones and other devices when an electrical outlet is not available. The unit is rectangular in shape and measures approximately 3.6 inches long by...
Consumers should immediately stop using the charger and contact AP Specialties for a replacement. AP Specialties will send consumer an envelope and label with instructions on how to return the power bank free of charge. Upon receipt of the power bank, AP November 19, 2014
Ventamatic Recalls Cool Draft Misting Fans Due to Risk of Fire and Electric Shock
The fan's wiring is not properly grounded, posing electric shock and fire hazards.
This recall involves Cool Draft misting mid-pressure and high-pressure misting fans. The misting fans fit on top of 15-gallon yellow or orange round Igloo coolers or on top of gray 40-gallon water tanks. Cool Draft by Ve...
Ventamatic LTD, of Mineral Wells, TexasConsumers should stop using the misting fans immediately, unplug them and contact Ventamatic for a free repair, free shipping of the fan to Ventamatic and return back to consumers.November 13, 2014
Fluid Handling Recalls Low Water Cut-Off Control Units for Hot Water or Steam Boilers Due to Fire and Explosion Hazards (Recall Alert)
The ground wire and probe wires could be incorrectly assembled in the units by the manufacturer, posing fire and explosion hazards.
This recall involves McDonnell and Miller series 750 Low Water Cut-Off control units, which in connection with a water level sensor, are used as a primary or secondary safety control on hot water or steam boilers to sign...
Fluid Handling LLC, of Morton Grove, Ill., a division of Xylem Inc.Contact Fluid Handling/Xylem for a free inspection, repair or free installation of a replacement low water cut-off unit. The firm is contacting purchasers directly.October 9, 2014
PAB Two Recalls Bed Bug Heat Treatment Systems Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
The flexible, electrical conducting strip at the top of the heating element can break at the corners after multiple setups, posing an electrical fire hazard.
This recall involves the ThermalStrike Expedition bed bug heat treatment system. Consumers place items inside the system to kill bed bugs that may be in the items. The system is made of white, corrugated plastic and has ...
Consumers should immediately stop using and unplug the Expedition and register their unit online to receive an ASC Diagnostic Unit free of charge. The diagnostic unit will immediately turn off the system when it detects a break in the conducting strip.October 8, 2014
Bad Boy Buggies Recalls Recreational Off-Road Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard
Incorrect parking brake adjustments and improperly bled brake lines can diminish a consumer's braking ability, posing a crash hazard.
This recall involves gas- and electric-powered, four-wheeled recreational vehicles manufactured by Bad Boy Buggies. The vehicles have bench seats for the driver and passenger, a cargo bed in the rear of the two-person mo...
Bad Boy Buggies, of Augusta, Ga.Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact Bad Boy Buggies or an authorized dealer for a free repair.September 25, 2014
Kidde Recalls Smoke and Combination Smoke/CO Alarms Due to Alarm Failure
The alarms could fail to alert consumers of a fire or a CO incident following a power outage.
This recall involves Kidde residential smoke alarm model i12010S with manufacture dates between December 18, 2013 and May 13, 2014, combination smoke/CO alarm i12010SCO with manufacture dates between December 30, 2013 an...
Fyrnetics Ltd. of Hong KongConsumers should immediately contact Kidde for a free replacement smoke or combination smoke/CO alarm. Consumers should keep using the recalled alarms until they install replacement alarms.September 11, 2014
SolarWorld Recalls Solar Systems with Copper Grounding Lugs Due to Electrocution, Electric Shock or Fire Hazard
SolarWorld solar panels installed with bare-copper grounding lugs can corrode which could result in a faulty ground circuit, posing an electric shock, electrocution or fire hazard.
This recall includes SolarWorld solar systems installed with bare-copper grounding lugs installed after June 1, 2010. These solar systems use energy from the sun to generate electricity within a system circuit. The insta...
Customers may be able to identify from the ground whether a tin-coated lug (silver) or a bare-copper lug (brown) has been used on their solar panels. Consumers who can identify the improper lugs should contact SolarWorld for replacement. If customers cannAugust 21, 2014
Vornado Air Recalls Electric Space Heaters Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
The heater can overheat and cause the units to melt, catch fire and ignite nearby items, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
This recall involves Vornado VH110 Whole Room Vortex electric space heaters sold in two colors, black and white. The heaters measure about 10.5 inches high, 9 inches deep and 10.5 inches at the base growing narrower at t...
Customers should immediately turn off and unplug the electric space heater and contact Vornado for instructions on how to receive a free replacement unit, including free shipping.August 14, 2014
PetSmart Recalls Top Fin Plastic Aquarium Heaters Due to Electrical Shock Hazard
The heaters are insufficiently grounded, posing a risk of electrical shock to the consumer.
This recall involves all 50-, 100-, 150-, 200- and 250-watt Top Fin brand plastic aquarium heaters. The heaters are black cylinders about 1 1/2 inches in diameter and about 13 inches tall. Recalled heaters have model num...
Shenzhen Xing Risheng Industrial Co. Ltd., of ChinaConsumers should immediately stop using the heater, unplug it, remove it from the aquarium and return it to any PetSmart store for a full refund.August 1, 2014
Harris Products Group Recalls Welding Torch Handles Due to Fire Hazard
The torch handles can leak oxygen or fuel, posing a fire hazard.
This recall involves two models of torch handles that were sold under the Lincoln Electric® and Harris Products Group® brand names. The torch handles are used in welding. They are gold in color and made out of brass. W...
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled torch handles and contact Harris Products Group to receive a free replacement.July 31, 2014
Metabo Recalls Electric Angle Grinders Due to Laceration Hazard
The on/off switch can stick in the "On" position, posing a laceration hazard.
This recall involves Metabo W14-150 Ergo series 6-inch medium angle grinders. The angle grinders have a green body, a black and red handle, and a silver head and wheel guard. The grinders measure about 16 inches long by ...
Metabo Corp., of West Chester, Pa.Consumers should immediately stop using the angle grinders and should contact Metabo to receive a free repair or replacement.July 24, 2014
Popkiller Recalls USB Chargers, Adapters and Cables Due to Fire and Electric Shock Hazards
Improperly mounted plug blades, and inadequate electronic circuitry create a fire and electrical shock hazard to consumers.
This recall involves Popkiller mini USB car charger power adapters, universal USB power adapters and 8-pin USB data sync charging cables. The car charger has model number HHT-001 located on the flat side of the charger b...
Shenzhen Qiwei Electronic Co., Ltd., Guangdong, ChinaConsumers should immediately stop using the phone accessories and return the product to a store where sold or send to Popkiller Headquarters for a full merchandise credit.July 17, 2014
Lifeguard Press Recalls Charging Kits Due to Fire, Shock Hazards
The wall charger can overheat and emit smoke and sparks, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. The prongs on the charger can detach and remain in the electrical outlet, posing a risk of electrical shock.
This recall involves seven models of charging kits with universal serial bus (USB) connectors that are used to recharge Apple iPhone, iPad and iPod devices. The recalled kits were sold under the Ban.do, Jonathan Adler an...
Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the USB wall charger and contact Lifeguard Press to return the charging kit for a full refund.July 10, 2014
Gemini Recalls Power Adaptor/Chargers Due to Burn Hazard
The recalled adaptor/chargers are used to charge cell phones and other electronic products and have model number ADCP3-1000 imprinted on the plug side of the adaptor. They are plastic cubes about 1" to 1 ¼" on one side ...
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled adaptors/chargers and throw them away.July 10, 2014
Porter-Cable Fixed-Base Production Routers Recalled Due to Electrical Shock Hazard
The router base handles are not insulated, posing an electric shock hazard.
Four Porter-Cable 3 1/4 horsepower, electric, fixed-base production routers and one production router base are being recalled. The recalled routers are about 11 inches tall and 7 inches wide. The top of the router motor ...
Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc., dba Porter-Cable, Towson, Md.Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled routers and router bases, unplug the routers and contact Porter-Cable for a free replacement router base with insulation on the handles.July 2, 2014
Roland Recalls Digital Pianos Due to Electrical Shock Hazard (Recall Alert)
The AC power cord can be connected to the XLR output jacks, posing an electrical shock hazard.
This recall involves Roland model RD-800 Electronic Digital Pianos. The recalled product is an electronic piano keyboard that is 55 inches wide, 14.5 inches deep and 5.5 inches high. It is black and has 88 black and whit...
Consumers should immediately stop using the pianos, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet and the piano and contact Roland U.S. for a free repair kit or to locate an authorized dealer or service center to have the repair kit installed free of charge.June 26, 2014
Nokia Recalls Tablet Travel Chargers Due to Electrocution Hazard
The plastic cover on the charger's exchangeable plugs can come loose and separate, exposing internal components that pose an electrocution hazard if touched while the plug remains in a live socket.
The recall includes the Travel Charger kit sold separately for the Nokia Lumia 2520 tablet, also called the AC-300 charger accessory kit. The kit includes four different plugs for use in electrical outlets in the U.S., U...
Nokia Inc., of Sunnyvale, Calif.Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chargers and contact Nokia for instructions on receiving a full refund from Verizon Wireless or a credit from AT&T for the travel chargers and both will provide a free replacement U.S.-only charger for June 18, 2014
Mirka Recalls Compact Electric Random Orbital Sanders Due to Fire Hazard
The sander can short circuit, posing a fire hazard.
This recall involves 5-inch and 6-inch Mirka CEROS compact electric random orbital sanders. The sanders are yellow and black with the Mirka logo on the front. A speed control lever is on the top of the sanders and a vacu...
Customers should immediately stop using the recalled sanders, unplug them and contact Mirka Abrasives for a free replacement.June 4, 2014
Trident Recalls Ultraviolet Sanitation Systems for Pools Due to Fire Hazard
Electrical arcing can cause the units to catch fire, posing a fire hazard.
This recall involves all Trident Series 2 ultraviolet sanitation systems for pools. The sanitation systems are a gray tube that stands 32 inches high by 11 inches in diameter. They are plumbed into the pool's water circu...
Trident Ultraviolet Corp., of Marina del Rey, Calif. (this company is out of business but is handling this recall)Consumers should immediately unplug the units from the outlet, or if hard-wired, the power source should be disconnected or turned off at the circuit breaker. Contact Trident for a free repair kit.May 29, 2014
Cordelia Lighting Recalls Two-Lamp Fluorescent Shop Lights Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot
The lamp sockets can allow loose connections, posing a risk of an electrical arc and fire.
This recall involves Commercial Electric brand basic hanging shop lights that use two, 48-inch, two-pin, T8, fluorescent lamps. The recalled shop light is a metal light fixture with four plastic lamp sockets and a white ...
Cordelia Lighting Inc., Rancho Dominguez, Calif.Consumers should immediately stop using and unplug the shop lights and return them to any Home Depot store for a full refund.May 22, 2014
Legrand Wiremold Expands Recall of Under-Cabinet Power Strips Due to Electric Fire Hazard
The internal electrical connections of the power strips are substandard, posing risks of overheating and fire.
This recall involves all Wiremold and Plugmold under-cabinet power and lighting strips with part number PX1001. The recalled power strips have four outlets and one fluorescent light and were manufactured from January 201...
Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the power strips and return them to Legrand Wiremold for a full refund.May 15, 2014
Gree Reannounces Dehumidifier Recall Due to Serious Fire and Burn Hazards; More Fires and Property Damage Reported