The batteries have a cell defect which can cause overheating, posing a fire hazard.
This recall involves battery packs that power heating systems in jackets. The black battery packs are 3.25 inches long by 2.3 inches wide by 0.7 inches deep and marked with "Columbia" on the top and "OMNI-HEAT™" on the...
Consumers should immediately check the battery packs included with the electric jacket to determine if they are part of the recall. Those with affected batteries should immediately remove the affected battery pack(s) from the jacket and contact Columbia SJanuary 9, 2013
PLATINUM Neon Sign Power Supply Transformers Made by HEICO lighting Recalled Due To Fire Hazard
The transformers do not meet the UL standard for this product and pose a fire risk.
This recall involves neon power supply transformers designed to power commercial signs. They are in black plastic boxes about 4.5 inches long by 3.5 inches wide with rows of vents on all sides. "HEICO LIGHTING™" and th...
HEICO lighting, a division of EMD Technologies, of Montreal, Quebec, CanadaConsumer should stop using these recalled power supply transformers and unplug them immediately until a free replacement transformer has been professionally installed. Contact HEICO lighting to schedule the free installation of a replacement transformer.January 8, 2013
Goodman Company Recalls Amana Heating and Cooling Units Due to Fire Hazard
The serial plates on the units have inaccurate information that could result in installers and servicers using undersized wiring, posing a fire hazard.
This recall involves Amana Packaged Gas/Electric Heating and Cooling units with model number APG154911541BA and serial numbers beginning with 1206, 1207, 1208, 1209 and 1210. The model and serial numbers are printed on t...
Goodman Company L.P., of Houston, TexasConsumers should contact Goodman for a free replacement of the serial plate label and a free inspection of the installation wiring. Goodman is directly contacting customers who purchased the recalled units.January 4, 2013
Brower Recalls Top Hatch Egg Incubators Due to Fire Hazard
The base can ignite during use, posing a fire hazard to the consumer.
The product is a round, light gray plastic egg incubator with a clear plastic top used to hatch many different types of eggs. The incubator is 18 inches in diameter and 12 inches tall. The recalled Model TH120 Brower Top...
Brower Division of Hawkeye Steel Products Inc., of Houghton, IowaConsumers should immediately stop using the product and contact the company for a free replacement base.January 2, 2013
Bethlehem Lights Recalls Christmas Trees Sold Exclusively by QVC Due to Fire Hazard
The Christmas tree base can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
This recall involves the 6.5 foot and 7.5 foot Ready Shape Scottsdale Tree with Never Fail Lights. Model numbers H191953 and H191954 are included in this recall. The model number is on a label on the tree base and on the...
Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the Christmas tree and contact QVC to receive a refund. QVC is contacting its customers directly by mail.December 26, 2012
Arctic Cat Recalls Bearcat Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard
The recall involves model year 2013 wide-track versions of the Arctic Cat Bearcat series. The Bearcat 570 XT and 570 WT have seats for an operator and a passenger. The model name and the letters "XT" or "WT" are on each ...
Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn.Consumers should stop using the snowmobiles immediately and contact their local Arctic Cat snowmobile dealer to schedule a free repair. Arctic Cat is contacting its customers directly.December 19, 2012
Enesco Recalls Shelly's Diner Collectible Due to Fire Hazard
The diner's power adapter can overheat and melt the adapter's plastic housing, posing a fire hazard.
The recalled product is part of the Department 56 Original Snow Village collection of lighted buildings and comes with a traditional power cord that lights the interior and a separate power adapter that lights the exteri...
Consumers should immediately stop using the diner's power adapter and contact Enesco for a free replacement adapter or a full refund.December 13, 2012
Home Depot Recalls Homer's All-Purpose Bucket Mug Due to Fire Hazard
The silver-colored simulated bucket handle below the rim can spark when used in a microwave oven, posing a fire hazard.
The recalled product is an orange ceramic mug about 4.5 inches tall with a large vertical cup handle on the side. The mug has the words "The Home Depot," "Homer's All-purpose Bucket" and a cartoon character with a utilit...
Mr. Christmas Ltd., of Hong KongConsumers should immediately stop using the recalled mug and return it to a Home Depot store for a full refund.December 4, 2012
The traction drive belt can wear through the mower's fuel tank and cause fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard.
This recall involves 2012 Toro Z Master Commercial 2000 Series ZRT riding mowers. The mowers are red and black. "Toro" and "2000 Series" are printed on the side and "Z Master Commercial" on the front of the mowers. The m...
The Toro Co., of Bloomington, Minn.Consumers should stop using the recalled mowers immediately and contact a Toro dealer to schedule a free repair and/or to check if the repair has already been made to the mower. Toro has contacted registered owners of the recalled mowers.November 27, 2012
Kawasaki Motors Recalls Lawn Mower Engines Due to Fire Hazard
This recall includes Kawasaki FH, FR, FS and FX series engines used in riding and wide area, walk-behind lawnmowers made and sold under the following brand names: Ariens, Bad Boy Mowers, Big Dog, Bob-Cat, Bush Hog, Count...
Kawasaki Motors Corp. USA of Grand Rapids, Mich.Consumers should immediately stop using mowers with the recalled engines and fuel filters and contact Kawasaki or a Kawasaki dealer for a free repair.November 15, 2012
Kawasaki Motors Recalls Fuel Filters for Lawn Mower and Utility Vehicle Engines Due to Fire Hazard
The recalled fuel filters are white translucent plastic and attach to the fuel tubes on Kawasaki lawn mower and utility vehicle engines. The filters were sold separately and as part of engine tune-up kits. "VISU Filter" ...
Kawasaki Motors Corp. USA of Grand Rapids, Mich.Consumers should immediately stop using products with the recalled fuel filters and contact Kawasaki or a Kawasaki dealer for a free repair.November 15, 2012
John Deere Recalls Utility Vehicles Powered by Kawasaki Engines Due to Fire Hazard
This recall involves John Deere TH, TS and TX-model Gator™ utility vehicles that have Kawasaki FE, FH and FJ series engines. The model information is located on the vehicle's cargo box. Only utility vehicles with the b...
Deere & Company of Moline, Ill., Kawasaki Motors Corp. USA of Grand Rapids, Mich.Consumers should stop using utility vehicles with the recalled engines and contact a John Deere dealer to have the fuel filter replaced. John Deere is contacting all registered owners of the recalled utility vehicles directly.November 15, 2012
Powermate Generators Recall to Repair by Pramac America Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot
The fuel filter on this generator allows gasoline to leak, posing a fire hazard.
The recalled portable generators have "Powermate 5500" printed on the side of the black generator with wheels. These generators were sold under the model name Sx5500 and model number PM0125500. Both are printed on a plat...
Am Pride Chongqing Senci IMP & EXP Trade Co., of ChinaConsumers should stop using these recalled portable generators and contact Pramac America to receive a free repair kit including a replacement filter, hose and hose clamps for fuel line.November 13, 2012
LG Electronics Recalls Electric Ranges Due to Burn and Fire Hazards
Burners on the electric ranges can fail to turn off after being switched off and the temperature setting can increase unexpectedly during use, posing burn and fire hazards to consumers.
The recalled ranges involve models LRE30451, LRE30453, LRE30755, LRE30757, and LRE30955ST. They were sold in black, white and stainless steel and with a smooth black ceramic glass top cooking surface. The recalled ranges...
LG Electronics Inc., of South KoreaConsumers should immediately contact LG to schedule a free in-home repair. Consumers whose burner heat setting cannot be regulated by using the controls or who experience problems with a cooktop burner remaining on, should immediately stop using the recalNovember 8, 2012
Portable Generators Recalled by Champion Power Equipment Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Costco
Fuel can leak from the generator's carburetor, posing a fire hazard.
This recall involves two models of Champion Power Equipment portable generators. Both models have a black frame with black and yellow control panels, a bar handle and two wheels. Model number 41332 has an open frame. The...
Champion Power Equipment, of Santa Fe Springs, Calif.Consumers should stop using the recalled generators immediately and contact Champion Power Equipment for a free repair kit to be installed by an authorized dealer. The consumer may also return the unit to Costco for a full refund.November 2, 2012
Excel Industries Recalls Hustler and BigDog Lawn Mowers Due to Fire Hazard
The fuel tank vent valve fitting can fail to seal and cause a fuel leak, posing a fire hazard.
The Hustler and BigDog brand riding or walk-behind lawn mowers were sold in the following colors: Hustler models in yellow; BigDog models in red. They have large mowing decks ranging from 36 to 72 inches. Model name and ...
Excel Industries Inc., of Hesston, Kan.Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lawn mowers and contact a Hustler or BigDog dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair. Excel is contacting its customers directly.November 1, 2012
Bose Recalls Dual-Voltage CineMate II Home Theater Speaker Systems Due to Fire Hazard
A component in the bass module can fail when used outside of the U.S. in electrical outlets rated at 220 volts or higher, presenting a fire hazard to consumers.
This recall involves dual-voltage CineMate Series II and CineMate GS Series II digital home theater speaker systems designed to operate with U.S. 120-volt electrical outlets and European outlets of 220 volts or higher. E...
Consumers should immediately stop using and unplug any dual-voltage CineMate II systems and contact Bose to arrange for a free repair or replacement of the bass module.November 1, 2012
Club Car Recalls Golf Cars and Utility Vehicles Due to Fuel Leak and Fire Hazard
The fuel tank filler neck can crack and allow fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard.
This recall involves the following 2012 Club Car gasoline and diesel golf cars and utility vehicles. The model and serial numbers are located on a decal above the passenger's side floor board. "Club Car" is printed on th...
Club Car LLC, of Augusta, Ga.Consumers should stop using the recalled vehicles immediately and contact Club Car for a free replacement fuel tank. The firm is directly contacting consumers who purchased the vehicles.September 19, 2012
DeVilbiss Air Power Co Recalls Air Compressors Due to Fire Hazard
The air compressor motor can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
The recalled compressors were sold under the Craftsman, EX-CELL, Porter-Cable and Pro-Air II brand names. Recalled models have air slots at the end of the motor that form a horizontal and vertical grid. The model number ...
DeVilbiss Air Power Co. of Jackson, Tenn.Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the recalled compressors and call DeVilbiss Air Power Co. or Sears for a free repair kit.August 30, 2012
Sherwin-Williams Recalls Tree House Acrylic Coating Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Hobby Lobby
The aerosol canister can leak, posing a fire hazard to consumers if the can is stored near a source of ignition.
This recall involves 11-ounce cans of Tree House Studio™ Clear Acrylic Matte Coating. The product was sold in a white aerosol can with Tree House Studio™ logo and the name "CLEAR ACRYLIC MATTE COATING" printed on the...
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact Sherwin-Williams for a refund.August 28, 2012
Sherwin-Williams Recalls Krylon Glaze and Acrylic Due to Fire Hazard
The aerosol canister can leak, posing a fire hazard to consumers if the can is stored near a source of ignition.
This recall involves 12-ounce cans of Krylon ® Triple Thick Glaze and 11-ounce Krylon® Indoor/Outdoor Crystal Clear satin acrylic finish. Batch code HL1311FV, HL2081KL or HL2081MN is printed on the bottom of the can, a...
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact Sherwin-Williams for a refund.August 28, 2012
Sherwin-Williams Recalls Dupli-Color Automotive Paint Due to Fire Hazard
The aerosol paint canister can leak, posing a fire hazard to consumers if the paint can is stored near a source of ignition.
This recall involves Dupli-Color Perfect Match™ automotive paint in green metallic. The liquid paint was sold in an 8-ounce spray paint can. Batch code "HL2031LN" is printed on the bottom of the can, along with UPC cod...
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact Sherwin-Williams for a refund.August 28, 2012
LG Electronics and Sears Recall Gas Dryers For Repair Due to Fire Hazard
The gas valve in the recalled dryers can fail to shut off properly, continuing to heat the dryer and its contents after the drying cycle is complete. High temperatures inside and on the exterior surface of the dryers can scorch the drum, as well as burn or damage the dryer contents, posing a risk of burn, fire and smoke inhalation.
LG Electronics and Sears' Kenmore Elite brand gas dryers come in the following colors: LG models in white; Kenmore Elite® in red, white and ginger (gold). Model and serial numbers can be found on a label fixed to the fr...
LG Electronics, Inc., of South KoreaConsumers should turn off the gas supply and stop using the dryers until repaired. LG brand owners who purchased their dryer at retailers other than Sears should contact LG customer service to arrange for a free gas valve replacement. Customers who purchaAugust 21, 2012
An electrical failure in the dishwasher's heating element can pose a fire hazard.
This recall involves GE, GE Adora, GE Eterna, GE Profile and Hotpoint brand dishwashers. They were sold in black, white, bisque, stainless steel and CleanSteel™ exterior colors and finishes. The model and serial number...
GE Appliances, of Louisville, Ky.Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dishwashers, disconnect the electric supply by shutting off the fuse or circuit breaker controlling it and inform all users of the dishwasher about the risk of fire. For all dishwashers, contact GE for August 9, 2012
Club Car Recalls Golf and Transport Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard
The fuel hose can separate from the fuel tank, posing a fire hazard.
The recalled vehicles are various sizes, models and colors of 2012 gas-powered golf and transport vehicles used for short-distance transportation. The vehicles can be identified by model and serial number. The serial num...
Club Car LLC, of Augusta, Ga.Consumers should stop using the recalled golf cars and transport vehicles and contact Club Car for a free inspection and repair of the fuel hose system. The firm is contacting its customers directly.July 19, 2012