The battery box that power lights on the artificial wreath can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
This recall involves Brookfield entry way decorating sets which include two green artificial 48-inch (4 ft.) trees in black metal vases, one green 24-inch wide wreath and one green 9-foot long garland. The wreath has bat...
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and return them to True Value for a full refund.December 23, 2011
Toasters Recalled by Hamilton Beach Due to Fire Hazard
When the toasters are first plugged into the outlets, the heating element can be energized although the toaster lifter is in the up or off position, which can pose a fire hazard if the toaster is near flammable items.
The Hamilton Beach recall involves model 22602 toasters. The model number is printed on the bottom of the toaster. The toaster has a chromed steel exterior, a front control panel with a rotary toast shade selector and fu...
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toasters and contact the firm to receive instructions on how to obtain a free replacement toaster.December 15, 2011
Club Car Recalls Golf Cars Due to Fuel Leak and Fire Hazard
The fuel tank seam can separate and allow fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard.
This recall involves following 2011 Precedent golf cars. The model and serial numbers are located above the passenger's side floor board. "Club Car" is printed on the front of the golf cars. Recalled Precedent Golf Cars ...
Club Car LLC, of Augusta, Ga.Consumers should stop using the recalled golf cars and contact Club Car for a free inspection and replacement of the fuel tank. The firm is directly contacting consumers who purchased the golf cars.December 7, 2011
Rocketfish Battery Case for iPhone 3G/3GS Recalled by Best Buy Due to Fire Hazard
The battery case can overheat while charging, posing a fire hazard.
This recall includes the Rocketfish™ Model RF-KL12 Mobile Battery Case. The battery case is made of black lightweight, soft-touch rubberized material designed to hold the phone securely, and comes with a built-in batte...
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact Best Buy for instructions on returning the product and receiving a Best Buy gift card for $70 or $105 in Canada.November 30, 2011
Columbia Sportswear Recalls Batteries Sold With Jackets Due To Fire Hazard
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. Two battery packs were included with the following Omni-Heat™ Electric jacket styles: Omni-Heat™ Electric Wader Widgeon, Omni-Heat™ Electric...
Consumers should immediately remove the battery pack from the jacket and contact the firm for instructions to return both battery packs to Columbia for free replacements.November 16, 2011
Evergreen Enterprises Recalls Pourable Gel Fuel Due to Burn and Flash Fire Hazards
The pourable gel fuel can ignite unexpectedly and splatter onto people and objects nearby when it is poured into a firepot that is still burning. This hazard can occur if the consumer does not see the flame or is not aware that the firepot is still ignited. Gel fuel that splatters and ignites can pose fire and burn risks to consumers that can be fatal.
This recall involves pourable gel fuels packaged in 30-ounce plastic bottles and sold with or without citronella oil. The words "Fireside," "Gel Fuel," "Evergreen" and "Flag & Garden" are on the container labels. The bot...
2 Burn Inc., of MilwaukeeConsumers should immediately stop using the pourable gel fuel and return the gel fuel to the company for a full refund.October 25, 2011
Electric Motion Systems, LLC Recalls Lithium-Poly Battery Pack Due to Fire Hazard
The recalled product is a black lithium-poly 37 volt, 10Ah battery used in electric bicycles and propulsion systems. The battery is 8.75 inches x 5.75 inches x 3.25 inches. "E+" appears on a label on the side of the batt...
Consumers should immediately stop using the battery packs. Dispose of the battery packs according to federal, state and/or local regulations. The firm is out of business and a remedy is no longer available.October 21, 2011
Horizon Hobby Recalls Losi NiMH Battery Charger Due to Possible Burn and Fire Hazards
The charger and battery can emit excessive heat, posing a burn and fire hazard.
The Losi NiMH Start-Up Combo Charger is black, measures 4" x 2" and has model number LOSB9904. The model number is printed on the back of the product's packaging with the bar code. A Losi logo sticker is on the front of ...
Consumers should immediately stop using this product and contact Horizon Hobby for a refund of the retail value.October 20, 2011
Bird Brain Recalls Pourable Gel Fuel Due to Burn and Flash Fire Hazards
The pourable gel fuel can ignite unexpectedly and splatter onto people and objects nearby when it is poured into a firepot that is still burning. This hazard can occur if the consumer does not see the flame or is not aware that the firepot is still ignited. Gel fuel that splatters and ignites can pose fire and burn risks to consumers that can be fatal.
This recall involves pourable gel fuels packaged in 16-ounce 32-ounce and 64-ounce plastic bottles and sold with or without citronella oil. The labels on the container say "Bird Brain Firepot Fuel Gel" or "BioFuel Fuel G...
Consumers should immediately stop using the pourable gel fuel in firepots. Consumers should discard the pourable gel fuel and bottles in accordance with local and/or state environmental regulation(s).October 5, 2011
Pacific Décor Recalls Pourable Gel Fuel Due to Burn and Flash Fire Hazards
The pourable gel fuel can ignite unexpectedly and splatter onto people and objects nearby when it is poured into a firepot that is still burning. This hazard can occur if the consumer does not see the flame or is not aware that the firepot is still ignited. Gel fuel that splatters and ignites can pose fire and burn risks to consumers that can be fatal.
This recall involves pourable gel fuel packaged in one-quart, white plastic bottles, and sold with and without citronella. The label on the container says "Pacific Flame" and "Premium pourable gel fuel." The fuel is pour...
Pacific Décor Ltd., of Woodinville, Wash.Consumers should immediately stop using the pourable gel fuel in firepots and return all bottles to the retailer where the consumer purchased the fuel for a full refund.September 29, 2011
Husqvarna Professional Products Recalls RedMax Brushcutter Due to Fire Hazard
Some fuel tanks allow leakage at the fuel cap, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
The recalled brushcutter/trimmer is a RedMax model TR2350S. Recalled brushcutters have shaft serial numbers ranging from 10215377 to 10625892, and engine serial numbers ranging from 10115390 to 10425910. The product is p...
Husqvarna Zenoah Co. Ltd., an affiliate of Husqvarna Professional Products Inc., Charlotte, N.C.Consumers should immediately stop using the product and return it to their local RedMax dealer for repair.September 29, 2011
Smart Solar Recalls Pourable Gel Fuel Due to Burn and Flash Fire Hazards
The pourable gel fuel can ignite unexpectedly and splatter onto people and objects nearby when it is poured into a firepot that is still burning. This hazard can occur if the consumer does not see the flame or is not aware that the firepot is still ignited. Gel fuel that splatters and ignites can pose fire and burn risks to consumers that can be fatal.
This recall involves pourable gel fuels packaged in 30-ounce plastic bottles and sold with or without citronella. The label on the container says "Smart Garden" and "SmartJel." The fuel is poured into a metal cup in the ...
Smart Solar Inc., of Oldsmar, Fla.Consumers should immediately stop using the pourable gel fuel in firepots and return all bottles to the company for a full refund.September 28, 2011
Real Flame Recalls Pourable Gel Fuel Due to Burn and Flash Fire Hazards
The pourable gel fuel can ignite unexpectedly and splatter onto people and objects nearby when it is poured into a firepot that is still burning. This hazard can occur if the consumer does not see the flame or is not aware that the firepot is still ignited. Gel fuel that splatters and ignites can pose fire and burn risks to consumers that can be fatal.
This recall involves pourable gel fuels sold in 29.9-ounce and 29.98-ounce, one-quart clear plastic bottles and sold with or without citronella oil. The label on the container has a stylized flame and the words "Real Fla...
Consumers should immediately stop using the pourable gel fuel and return the gel fuel to the firm for a full refund.September 28, 2011
Luminosities/Windflame Recalls Pourable Gel Fuels Due to Burn and Flash Fire Hazards
The pourable gel fuel can ignite unexpectedly and splatter onto people and objects nearby when it is poured into a firepot that is still burning. This hazard can occur if the consumer does not see the flame or is not aware that the firepot is still ignited. Gel fuel that splatters and ignites can pose fire and burn risks to consumers that can be fatal.
The recall involves pourable OZOfire™ pourable gel fuel packaged in clear one-quart plastic bottles. The gel fuel does not have citronella. The label on the container include the words "OZOfire™," "Fuel Barons Inc.,"...
Fuel Barons Inc., of Stateline, Nev.Consumers should immediately stop using the pourable gel fuel in firepots and return all bottles to the retailer where the consumer purchased the fuel for a full refund.September 28, 2011
Fuel Barons Recalls Pourable Gel Fuels Due to Burn and Flash Fire Hazards
The pourable gel fuel can ignite unexpectedly and splatter onto people and objects nearby when it is poured into a firepot that is still burning. This hazard can occur if the consumer does not see the flame or is not aware that the firepot is still ignited. Gel fuel that splatters and ignites can pose fire and burn risks to consumers that can be fatal.
The recall involves pourable gel fuels packaged in one-quart and one-gallon plastic bottles and plastic jugs and sold with or without citronella. The label on the container says "OZOfire™" or "SUREFIRE™," "Formula 4"...
Fuel Barons Inc., of Stateline, Nev.Consumers should immediately stop using the pourable gel fuel in firepots. Consumers should discard the pourable gel fuel and bottles in accordance with local and/or state environmental regulation(s).September 28, 2011
Bond Manufacturing Recalls Pourable Gel Fuel Due to Burn and Flash Fire Hazards
The pourable gel fuel can ignite unexpectedly and splatter onto people and objects nearby when it is poured into a firepot that is still burning. This hazard can occur if the consumer does not see the flame or is not aware that the firepot is still ignited. Gel fuel that splatters and ignites can pose fire and burn risks to consumers that can be fatal.
This recall involves pourable gel fuel packaged in 32-ounce and 64-ounce plastic bottles and one-gallon plastic jugs and sold with or without citronella oil. The label on the containers says "Firebowl Gel Fuel" or "Fireb...
Bond Manufacturing Co., of Antioch, Calif.Consumers should immediately stop using the pourable gel fuel in firepots and return all bottles or jugs to the company for a full refund.September 28, 2011
John Deere Recalls Lawn Tractors Powered by Kawasaki Engines Due to Overheating and Fire Hazards
The cooling fan (A) installed on top of the front mounted Kawasaki engine in the lawn tractor can break. If the cooling fan is not operational, the engine can overheat causing the surrounding plastic to melt, creating the risk of fire and serious injury.
This recall involves John Deere X300, X300R and X304 Select Series™ Lawn Tractors with Kawasaki FS541V engines manufactured between September 20, 2010 and July 21, 2011 within the following serial number ranges listed ...
Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill. (tractors), Kawasaki Motors Corp., USA of Grand Rapids, Mich. (engines)Customers should stop using the mowers immediately and contact a John Deere dealer to make arrangements to have the engine cooling fan replaced. All registered owners of the recalled mowers will be directly notified by John Deere.September 16, 2011
The fuel hose clamp can detach from the fuel filter and allow gas to leak out, posing a fire hazard.
The Kubota Riding Mowers are bright orange, have 48-inch, 54-inch, or 60-inch wide mower decks and have "KUBOTA" stamped on either the sides of the front engine cover, or on the right side behind the driver's seat. The s...
Kubota Manufacturing of America Corp., of Gainesville, Ga.Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled riding mowers and contact Kubota to schedule a free inspection and repair. Kubota is directly contacting consumers who purchased the riding mowers.September 14, 2011
Lamplight Farms Recalls Pourable Gel Fuel Due to Burn and Flash Fire Hazards
The pourable gel fuel can ignite unexpectedly and splatter onto people and objects nearby when it is poured into a fire pot that is still burning. This hazard can occur if the consumer does not see the flame or is not aware that the fire pot is still ignited. Gel fuel that splatters and ignites can pose fire and burn risks to consumers that can be fatal.
This recall involves pourable gel fuels packaged in one-quart plastic bottles. They are sold with or without citronella. The fuel is poured into a stainless steel cup in the center of ceramic fire pots. The label on the ...
Consumers should immediately stop using the pourable gel fuel in fire pots and call Lamplight Farms to arrange for the gel fuel to be returned to Lamplight for a full refund.September 7, 2011
NexTorch Recalls Flashlight Batteries Due to Fire Hazard
Batteries can overheat and rupture, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
The recalled product is a NexTorch NT123A flashlight battery, bearing the trademark ™ superscript, rather than registered trademark ® superscript. Its body is silver metallic-colored and has the NexTorch logo and the ...
Consumers should immediately stop use of the battery and contact NexTorch for instructions on how to receive a free replacement.August 3, 2011
Cloud Engines Recalls Pogoplug Video File Sharing Device Due to Fire Hazard
The unit can overheat or catch fire, emitting excessive heat, sparks, smoke or flames.
This recall involves the Pogoplug Video file sharing device. The device is a black desktop electronics box, measuring about 2.5 inches wide, 7 inches deep, and 5.5 inches high. It is used to stream and share videos, phot...
Consumers should immediately stop using and unplug the devices, and contact Cloud Engines to receive a refund or replacement device.August 2, 2011
Target Recalls Children's Task Lamps Due to Laceration and Fire Hazards
Lamps can overheat, causing the adhesive inside the lamp socket to melt and migrate into the bulb area of the socket. The cooled glue can adhere to the light bulb base and make the bulb difficult to remove which can result in a broken light bulb, posing a risk of laceration to consumers. Melted flammable glue that migrates onto the electrical components of the lamp poses a risk of fire.
Four styles of the children's task lamp are included in this recall with the names Striped, Sports, Dot or Flower Dot and have a label with the UPC number on the bottom. The lamps in this recall include: Style Name Style...
Consumers should immediately stop using the lamps and return them to any Target store to receive a full refund.July 20, 2011
Additional Retail Sales Prompt CPSC and Meijer to Reannounce Touch Point Heater Recall; Fire Hazard Posed
The oscillating mechanism in the heaters can short out, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
This announcement involves previously recalled Touch Point oscillating ceramic heaters with model number PTC-902. The grey/silver color heaters are about 10-inches tall, have a black screen across the front and controls ...
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heaters and return them to the nearest Meijer retail store for a full refund of the purchase price. Consumers who purchased heaters from other retailers should contact Meijer to arrange a refund.July 13, 2011
Hamilton Beach Recalls Toasters Due to Fire Hazard
The heating element in these toasters can remain energized indefinitely when an item is placed in the toaster which may ignite the contents, posing a fire hazard if the toaster is near flammable items.
The Hamilton Beach recall involves model 22600 toasters with specific series codes. These series codes begin with the letters C or D, and have the format of CXXXXBI or DXXXXBI, where XXXX is a four-digit number ranging f...
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toasters and contact the firm to receive instructions on how to obtain a free replacement toaster.June 30, 2011
General Electric, Sharp Recalls GE Air Conditioning and Heating Units Due to Fire Hazard
An electrical component in the heating system can fail, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
This recall involves GE Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners (PTAC) and packaged terminal heat pumps manufactured between January 2010 and March 2011, and are most often used in apartment buildings and commercial space. Th...
Sharp Corp., of Osaka, JapanConsumers should immediately stop using the air conditioning and heating units in the heat mode and contact General Electric to schedule a free repair.June 14, 2011