Recalled Consumer Electronics & Furniture
2008 Mar 11 | Units: About 27,000 Importer: JCPenney, of Plano, Texas Hazard: The deep fryer has a faulty heating element which can cause it to overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. Incidents/Injuries: JCPenney is aware of five incidents involving the deep fryers, including one report of a minor burn and three reports of damaged countertops. Description: The Cooks deep fryer has a brushed stainless steel exterior, a wire mesh basket with a handle, a lid with a window and black handles. The deep fryer has a 1/3-gallon capacity. ?Cooks? is stamped on the side of the deep fryer. Model number 22016 is printed on the bottom of the deep fryer. Sold exlusively at: JCPenney?s stores nationwide, catalog and at www.jcp.com from August 2007 through January 2008 for about $50. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the deep fryer and return it to the nearest JCPenney store for a full refund. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact JCPenney toll-free at (888) 333-6063 anytime, or visit the firm?s Web site at www.jcp.com JCPenny Cooks Deep Fryer
2008 Mar 6 | Hazard: The spacing of the holes in a concentrated pattern allows the holder to heat-up. This can cause the tealights to burn unexpectedly fast and with a higher flame height than normal, posing a fire hazard. Incidents/Injuries: Pier 1 Imports has received seven reports of high flames. No injuries have been reported. Description: The metal Tealight Candle Holder measures 7” x 7” and has a silver metallic top with a black base. It has nine square openings for use with tealight candles. The product’s SKU number 2174941 can be located on the bottom of the base. Sold by: Pier 1 Imports stores nationwide from June 2007 through December 2007 for between $6 and $25. Manufactured in: Philippines (Not china) Remedy: Consumers should stop using the tealight holder immediately and return it to any Pier 1 Imports store for a refund of the purchase price or a store credit. Refunds will be determined based on price paid. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Pier 1 Imports at (800) 245-4595 between 8 a.m. and 11 p.m. CT Monday through Saturday and between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT Sunday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.pier1.com Silver Square Tealight Candle Holder
2008 Mar 6 | Hazard: The toasters can remain on (energized) after popping up, and can ignite flammable items covering or in contact with the toaster, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: Hamilton Beach has received at least 63 reports of toasters that remained on despite being in the up position. There are no reports of injuries or fires.
Toaster Model Numbers
22145B 22779
22145BC 22900
22450 22903
22559 22903H
22625 24450
22627C 24559
22635 24657
22657 24779
22658
Description: The recalled Hamilton Beach® and Proctor-Silex® toasters are black, red, white, chrome or brushed chrome with 2-slice or 4-slice openings. Hamilton Beach or Proctor-Silex is printed on the side of the toasters. Only specific series codes of each model are included in this recall. The model number and series code are printed on the bottom of the toasters."
Sold at: Department stores, mass merchandisers, grocery stores, home center stores, and other stores retail stores nationwide, and various online retailers from August 2007 through February 2008 for between $13 and $40.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toasters and contact Hamilton Beach for instructions to receive a free replacement toaster.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Hamilton Beach at (800) 574-6800 anytime, or visit the firm?s Web site at www.hamiltonbeach.com for Hamilton Beach® toasters, and www.proctorsilex.com for Proctor-Silex® toasters.
Hamilton Beach Recalls Toasters Due to Fire Hazard
2008 Jan 31 | Car Charging Units Made By The Wenzel Co. for LL Bean Air Beds Recalled Due To Injury Hazard Hazard: The batteries in the car charging unit can overheat when the car engine is running, causing the battery charging unit to burst. This can pose an injury hazard to consumers. Incidents/Injuries: The Wenzel Company has received one report of the batteries in the car charging unit overheating and the unit bursting. No injuries or property damage have been reported. Description: This recall involves the car charging units included with L.L. Bean Raised Insta-Beds with Wenzel model numbers 822628 and 822629. These model numbers correspond to LL Bean catalog number 55780. The model number can be found on the product packaging. The car charging units are connected to the cigarette lighter outlet found in most cars. Manufactured in: China Sold at: L.L. Bean stores nationwide and catalog from June 2007 through August 2007 for about $150. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the car charging unit immediately and contact L.L. Bean for instructions on how to obtain a free replacement car charging unit. Only the charger units supplied with this product should be used. Using an alternative charger could result in physical injury and/or product damage. Consumer Contact: For additional information, consumers should contact L.L. Bean at (800) 555-9717 anytime or visit the company’s Web site at www.llbean.com LL Bean Car Charger Units for Air Beds
2008 Jan 29 | Glue Guns Recalled by Dollar Tree Stores Due to Fire, Burn and Shock Hazards Retailer: Dollar Tree Stores Inc., of Chesapeake, Va. Importer: Greenbrier International Inc., of Chesapeake, Va. Hazard: The recalled glue guns can short circuit, causing the gun to smoke and catch fire. This poses fire, burn and shock hazards to consumers. Incidents/Injuries: Dollar Tree is aware of seven incidents in which these glue guns short circuited resulting in two injuries, including electrical shock and burns. Description: The glue guns dispense hot glue and are intended for craft projects. The recalled glue gun is black with a yellow trigger and is approximately 4 1/2 inches from the back of the gun to the tip. Attached is a 44-inch electrical cord. "Crafters Square" and product number 818261-72 or 818261-75 are located on the guns' packaging. Crafters Square Hot Melt Mini Glue Guns
2007 Oct 9 | Toshiba Recalls AC Adapters sold with Portable DVD Players Due to Burn Hazard. Incidents/Injuries: Toshiba has received two reports of minor damage to the bottom of the DVD player. No injuries have been reported. Description: This recall involves the AC adapter sold with the Toshiba portable DVD player Model SD-P1600. “Toshiba” and ADPV16 can be found on the side of the adapter. “Toshiba”, Model SD-P1600, and the serial number can be found on a rating label on the bottom of the cabinet for the DVD player. Sold at: Consumer electronics stores nationwide from January 2005 through April 2006 for between $200 and $230. Toshiba Portable DVD Power Adapter
2007 Sept 12 | Storehouse Auto Fuse Set. THERE MAY EXIST MANUFACTURING INCONSISTENCIES WITH THE MATERIALS, CONNECTIONS OR SIZE OF THE FUSE ELEMENTS, WHICH COULD RESULT IN THE FUSES TAKING TOO LONG OR FAILING TO OPEN IN AN EXCESSIVE CURRENT CONDITION RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO A VEHICLE'S WIRING SYSTEM AND POSSIBLY A VEHICLE FIRE. Storehouse Auto Fuse set 120 Pieces
2007 Sept 7 | Test-drive a Nissan, win a lead-laced mug. Nissan Motor said the cups, which it was giving to anyone who test-drove one of its cars in Japan during a sales initiative that started on August 16, had a lead content that was more than 30 percent above the permissible level. Nissan Promotional Mug
2007 July 3 | Algoma Hammock Stands Recalled. The foot brackets on the hammock frame can crack or tear, causing a slumbering consumer to fall to the ground.
Algoma has received 28 reports of foot brackets cracking or tearing, including eight reports of users falling to the ground. One consumer reported lower back pain and nerve damage, and one consumer reported cutting her lip.
Algoma Hammock
2007 June 26 | Bond Manufacturing Co. Issues Recall for Folding Recliner Chairs That Can Collapse and Injure Users.
Hazard: The chairs can collapse or fall backward due to faulty support brackets or weak frames, posing fall and severe laceration hazards to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: Bond is aware of 13 incidents in which the recalled chairs fell backwards or collapsed. There have been eight reports of injuries. Four consumers reported injuries to their shoulder, back or neck, one consumer reported an injury to her head, two consumers reported hand injuries, and one consumer suffered a severe laceration to the tip of her finger when the chair collapsed.Sold at: Hardware, variety and discount department stores nationwide from December 2006 through April 2007 for between $35 and $100.
Rockingham Deluxe Lounge Chairs (also sold as Vanderwall Folding Recliner Chairs)
2007 June 21 | Pier 1 Imports Expands Recall of Glassware Pieces. Hazard: The glassware can crack or break unexpectedly, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: Pier 1 Imports has received 21 reports in total of glassware that cracked or broke, including one injury involving a minor cut from broken glass associated with a previous recall.
Description: The recalled glassware pieces involve large and small tumblers, goblets and margaritas. The bottom half of the tumblers is aquamarine and the top half is yellow. The bottom of the margaritas and the goblets is clear and the top is aquamarine and yellow.
Sold by: Pier 1 Imports stores nationwide, its Web site (www.pier1.com) and its June 2007 catalog from January 2007 through April 2007 for about $6.
Pier 1 Imports Blue/Green Dual Glassware Pieces
2007 May 3 | Sagittarius Sporting Goods Recalls Gas Grills Sold at Lowe's Stores for Fire, Burn Hazards. Hazard: Some of these grills could be missing a hose that connects the grill manifold to the side burner, which poses a risk of fires and burn injuries to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: About 30,000 of these grills in inventory have already been inspected, and 17 units were found to have missing hoses and repaired. No injuries or consumer incidents have been reported.
Description: The recall involves 25-inch by 18-inch Perfect Flame brand, four-burner, stainless steel gas grills with date codes JU, JV, JW, JX, JY, or JZ. The name "Perfect Flame" is on the grill hood. The model number, 2518SL, and the date code are located on a label inside the left front door of the grill.
Sold at: Lowe's retail outlets nationwide from September 2006 through February 2007 for about $400. Lowes Perfect Flame Four-Burner Gas Grills
2007 April 5 | Sears Warns Craftsman Circular Saw Owners. The 'Craftsman' logo label located on the upper blade guard can become partially detached and interfere with the proper operation of the lower blade guard, exposing the saw's blade and posing a laceration hazard to consumers. Sears has received two reports of the blade guard catching on the label with one incident resulting in an injury to the user that required 12 stitches. The saws were sold at Sears, Kmart, and Orchard Supply Hardware stores nationwide and online through these stores from November 2004 through February 2007 for between $40 and $60. Sears/Kmart/OSH Craftsman Circular Saws
2007 Apri 24 | Coby Electronics Recalls Boomboxes Due to Fire Hazard. Hazard: When left plugged into an electrical outlet and the off switch is not firmly in place, these boomboxes can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: Coby Electronics Corp. has received 18 reports of these boomboxes overheating resulting in three reports of minor property damage.
No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Discount, toy and office supply stores nationwide from August 2006 through December 2006 for between $20 and $50.
Coby-Brand USB/MP3/CD Boomboxes
2007 April 26 | The Holmes Group Recalls Oil-Filled Electric Heaters Due to Fire Hazard. Hazard: A poor electrical connection within the heater can lead to overheating. This poses fire and thermal burn hazards.
Incidents/Injuries: The Holmes Group has received reports of 59 incidents involving the recalled heaters. There were 12 reports of minor injuries including four reported burns. There were 36 reports of property damage including four fires that caused between $41,000 and $200,000 in damage.
Description: The recall involves Holmes oil-filled electric heaters with model number HOH2505 and HOH2520. The model number and "Holmes®" are printed on the side of the unit near the bottom.
Sold at: Discount department stores, hardware stores and other retailers from September 2005 through February 2007 for between $40 and $50.
Holmes Oil-Filled Electric Heaters
2007 Jan 24 | Hair Dryers Recalled by Version-X Due to Electrocution Hazard. Hazard: These electric hair dryers are not equipped with an immersion protection plug to prevent electrocution if the hair dryer falls into water. Electric shock protection devices are required by industry standards for all electric hand-held hair dryers. If the hair dryer falls into water during use and is not equipped with this safety device, it can pose a shock and/or an electrocution hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The recalled hair dryers are made of plastic and are red, blue or green. The hair dryer's handle folds up. The words "Travel'N Baby" are printed on one side of the hair dryer.
Sold by: Independent beauty supply stores and beauty salons nationwide and online at www.metropolisbeauty.com from January 2004 through January 2005 for about $20.
Travel'N Baby Mini Hair Dryers
2007 Jan 24 | Tower Fans Recalled by the Holmes Group Due to Fire Hazard
Hazard: Electrical arcing in the fan's wiring can cause a fire hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: The Holmes Group has received 16 reports of property damage, including one reported injury involving minor burns and smoke inhalation.
Description: The recall involves the Holmes HT30 Oscillating Tower Fan. The model number can be found on the silver label on the back of the unit. The tower fans are white. "Holmes®" is printed on the front of the base.
Sold at: Target, Bed Bath & Beyond and additional department and specialty stores nationwide from July 2002 through June 2005 for about $30.
Holmes Oscillating Tower Fans
2007 Jan 5 | Family Dollar Stores Recalls Oscillating Ceramic Heater for Fire Hazard
Hazard: The heaters can overheat and smoke, which could pose a fire hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: Family Dollar has received three reports of the heaters overheating or smoking. There are no reports of fires and two reports of minor property damage.
Description: The recalled heater is a 1500 watt oscillating ceramic heater. The heater has a white plastic housing with the name "Heat-Wave" in black on its top. A label on the product contains the control number "ETL 3090262."
Sold at: Family Dollar stores nationwide from September 2006 through November 2006 for about $20.
Oscillating Ceramic Heaters