Vehicle modification or electronic failure can result in a short circuit, posing a fire hazard.
The recalled VXL-6s electronic speed control #3365 is sold installed in the Traxxas X-Maxx Monster Truck, model 77076-04, and is also sold separately. The electronic speed control is the electronic control module that ma...
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled trucks and return their electronic speed control to their dealer for a free firmware upgrade and installation of a new fusible link, or contact Traxxas customer support to return the electronic speed coJune 1, 2016
Mohu Recalls Boomboxes Due to Burn and Fire Hazards (Recall Alert)
The boombox can overheat, posing burn and fire hazards.
This recall involves all models and serial numbers of the Mohu BeBox smart boombox with built-in Android touchscreen tablet. The unit is a black, portable speaker that measures approximately 13 inches in height, 19 inche...
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled boombox, unplug it, keep it powered off and contact Mohu for a box and pre-paid return shipping label to send the recalled unit to Mohu for a full refund.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
Broan-NuTone Recalls Ventilation Fans Due to Fire Hazard
This recall involves L500 series fans designed to circulate air in and out of a home or building. The fans were sold in nine brands and have the model information printed on the specification label affixed to the blower ...
Broan-NuTone LLC, of Hartford, Wis.Consumers should immediately turn off and unplug the recalled fans and contact Broan to receive a free replacement fan.May 31, 2016
Water Heating Technologies Recalls Gas Water Heaters Due to Fire Hazard
The water heaters have a space between the burner flange and the combustion chamber that allows flammable liquids or gases to contact burning flammable vapors inside the combustion chamber, posing a risk of fire or explosion.
This recall involves Water Heating Technologies "American Standard" gas water heaters. The model numbers included in the recall begin with GN and GSN. The water heaters are white with an "American Standard" logo printed ...
Consumers should immediately stop using the gas water heaters and call Water Heating Technologies to arrange for a service technician to inspect, repair or replace the water heater free of charge.May 24, 2016
The menorahs can melt when the candles are burning. posing fire hazard.
This recall involves clear acrylic Hanukkah menorahs in a pyramid design that are 10.5 inches long, 1.2 inches wide and 2.3 inches high. Model number 240-14-0169 and bar code can be found on a round white label on the si...
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled menorahs and return them to Target for a full refund.May 17, 2016
Polaris Recalls RZR Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard; Severe Burn Injuries, One Death Reported
The recalled ROVs can catch fire while consumers are driving, posing fire and burn hazards to drivers and passengers.
Ths recall involves Polaris Model Year 2013-2016 RZR 900 and RZR 1000 recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs). Visit www.polaris.com to determine if your RZR ROVs VIN number is included in this recall. 2013/2014 RZR XP ...
Consumers should stop using these recreational vehicles immediately and contact their Polaris dealer for a free repair. Polaris has agreed to voluntarily suspend sale of all recalled vehicles until they are repaired.April 19, 2016
Brunton Outdoors Recalls Battery Packs Due to Fire Hazard
The power packs' lithium ion polymer batteries can overheat and catch on fire during charging, posing a fire hazard.
This recall involves Brunton's Impel and Impel 2 rechargeable, portable battery packs that are used to charge cell phones, tablets, laptops and other devices. The Impel battery came in a rubberized shell in dark gray wit...
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled power packs and contact Brunton for instructions on how to return the product for a full refund.April 19, 2016
The lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
This recall involves three models of Coleman® CTAC Lithium-Ion Flashlights. Models include CTAC20 (model 2000013874), CTAC40 (model 2000013873) and CTAC60 (model 2000013872). The flashlights are black, with "Coleman" pr...
Kaper Industrial LTD, of Hong Kong, ChinaConsumers should immediately stop using the recalled flashlights and contact Coleman for instructions on returning the flashlights for a full refund.April 12, 2016
CE North America Expands Recall of Fan Heaters Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at H-E-B
The fan heaters can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
This recall involves KUL small, white portable fan heaters. The KUL logo is printed on the front bottom of the heaters next to the power dial. The fan heater measures about 9 inches long by 5 inches wide by 10.5 inches t...
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fan heaters and contact CE North America for instructions on returning the recalled heaters with a prepaid shipping label. The firm will issue a refund check upon receipt of the returned fan heaters.March 31, 2016
Toshiba Recalls Laptop Computer Battery Packs Due to Burn and Fire Hazards
The lithium-ion battery packs can overheat, posing burn and fire hazards to consumers.
This recall involves Panasonic lithium-ion battery packs installed in 39 models of Toshiba Portege, Satellite, and Tecra laptops. The battery packs were also sold separately and also installed by Toshiba as part of a rep...
Panasonic, of JapanConsumers should immediately go to the firm's website and click on the battery pack utility link in the first shadowed box on the page. Consumers can also perform a manual check using the laptop and battery pack's model, part and serial numbers. If it is March 30, 2016
Panasonic Recalls Lithium-ion Laptop Battery Packs Due to Fire Hazard
Conductive foreign material was mixed into the battery cells during manufacturing, posing a risk of fire.
This recall involves Panasonic six-cell lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery packs sold in Panasonic CF-S10 Series laptop computers. "Panasonic" and "CF-S10" are on the surface of the laptop on the left side below the keyboard. ...
Consumers should immediately stop using the laptop computer with the recalled battery, power off the device, remove the battery pack and contact Panasonic for a free replacement battery pack.March 21, 2016
Carlin Recalls Williamson and Thermoflo Furnaces and Boilers Equipped with Carlin Burners Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
A wiring malfunction can result in the burners failing to shut off, posing a fire hazard.
The recall includes Williamson and Thermoflo furnaces and boilers with Carlin oil burners with an installation date label between April 1, 2015 and November 31, 2015. The installation date is printed on a label on the ou...
Carlin Combustion Technology Inc., of North Haven, Conn.Consumers should immediately contact Carlin to arrange for a free repair. Consumers who cannot locate their installation date label can also contact Carlin. Carlin is contacting installers directly to make repairs on furnaces that were installed in consumMarch 10, 2016
The batteries inside the clock can overheat due to defective battery springs located at the bottom of the battery compartment, posing a fire hazard.
This recall includes Golda wall clocks. The clocks are round and measure 32 inches in diameter and four inches in depth. The front of the wall clocks is made of glass and has a white background. "Invented in 1698" is pri...
Consumers should immediately remove the batteries from the clocks and contact Z Gallerie for a full refund and $50 Z Gallerie gift card.March 9, 2016
Liberty Hardware Recalls Decorative Metal Wall Plates Due to Shock and Fire Hazard
The decorative wall plates can dislodge from the backplate and short circuit the outlet, posing a risk of electrical shock or fire.
The recalled allen + roth Linden and Brainerd Ironton wall plates have two plates that are attached by hidden fasteners: (1) a backplate that screws into the wall like traditional wall plates, and (2) a decorative cover ...
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled wall plates, remove them and contact Liberty Hardware Manufacturing for a full refund.March 8, 2016
Pelican Products Recalls Flashlights and Replacement Battery Packs Due to Fire Hazard
The battery packs in the flashlights can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
This recall involves Pelican 9410L flashlights equipped with lithium ion battery packs and replacement battery packs. The flashlights are yellow and black. "Pelican 9410L" is printed on the front of the flashlights and o...
Pelican Products Inc., of Torrance, Calif., HYB Battery Co. Ltd., of ChinaConsumers should immediately stop using the recalled flashlights and replacement battery packs and contact Pelican for instructions on returning the flashlights for free installation of a new battery pack or to exchange replacement battery packs that wereMarch 3, 2016
Illume Recalls Valentine's Day-Themed Ceramic Mugs Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Target Stores
The mugs were mislabeled as microwave safe. If microwaved, the metallic print on the mug can spark, posing a fire hazard.
This recall involves 14-ounce, white ceramic coffee mugs with "Love Today" printed in gold metallic on the outside of mug. "Microwave Safe" and "Illume" are printed on a removable label on the bottom of the mug.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mugs and return them to Target for a full refund. Consumers can also contact Illume for return instructions and a full refund.March 2, 2016
Ambient Weather Expands Recall of Radios Due to Fire Hazard
The weather radio can overheat when plugged into an AC power outlet, posing a fire hazard.
The recalled Ambient Weather radios are red and black and measure about 8 inches wide by 4 inches tall by 2 inches deep. "Ambient Weather," "AM/FM/Weather Band Radio" and "NOAA Weather Radio" are printed in white letteri...
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled weather radios and contact Ambient Weather for a full refund. Consumers who received replacement AC power adapters in the previous recall are also included in this recall.March 1, 2016
Goodman Company Expands Recall of Air Conditioning and Heating Units Due to Burn and Fire Hazards
The power cords on the air conditioning and heating units can overheat, posing burn and fire hazards.
This recall involves Amana, Century, Comfort-Aire, Goodman and York International-branded Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps (PTAC), and Amana-branded Room Air Conditioners (RAC). The units are rated 230/2...
Goodman Company, L.P. of Houston, TexasConsumers should immediately stop using and unplug the air conditioning and heating units and call the number listed for your brand or go to www.amana-ptac.com to request a free replacement power cord. Non-commercial owners will receive free installation February 17, 2016
CE North America Recalls Fan Heaters Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Bed Bath & Beyond
The fan heaters can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
This recall involves KUL small, black portable fan heaters. The KUL logo is printed on the front bottom of the heaters next to the power dial. The fan heater measures about 9 inches long by 5 inches wide by 10.5 inches t...
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fan heaters and contact CE North America for instructions on returning the recalled heaters with a prepaid shipping label. The firm will issue a refund check upon receipt of the returned fan heaters.February 4, 2016
Eastwood Recalls Multi-Function Power Packs Due to Fire Hazard
The power packs' lithium ion batteries can burst during charging, posing a fire hazard.
This recall involves Rockwood portable power packs with lithium ion batteries and cables. They are used to charge a variety of electronic devices and car batteries and have a recessed LED flashlight. The power packs have...
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled power packs and return them to Eastwood for a full refund.February 3, 2016
Varaluz Recalls Longfellow Light Fixtures Due to Fire Hazard
Improper wiring can allow melting of the insulation and cause the fixtures to short out, posing fire and shock hazards.
This recall involves all Longfellow model 3- and 4-light light fixtures for indoor or outdoor use. The black metal fixtures have a clear/frosted glass shade on four sides and can be wall mounted or ceiling mounted. Model...
Consumers should immediately discontinue use of the fixtures until replacement units are available. Consumers should contact Varaluz for a replacement light fixture or a refund.January 28, 2016
RNG Recalls 100-Watt Bendable Solar Panels Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
The solar panels can overheat, posing a risk of fire.
This recall involves Renogy brand 100-watt bendable solar panels. The recalled solar panels are black plastic sheets about 41 inches long by about 21 inches wide by about 1/8 inch thick. Model number RNG-100DB is on the ...
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled solar panels and return them to RNG for free replacements.January 28, 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
Altar'd State Recalls Monogrammed Coffee Mugs Due to Fire Hazard
The coffee mugs are mislabeled as microwave safe. If microwaved, the metallic paint accents on the coffee mugs can spark, posing a fire hazard.
This recall involves white ceramic 16-ounce coffee mugs with gold-painted monograms and accent rims. The mugs have a textured design resembling a golf ball, and a "rope" style handle. "Microwave/Dishwasher Safe" is print...
The remedy is not available. Destroy and discard this product. The firm does not have the financial resources to fund the recall.January 14, 2016