Household items, electronics, toys, and furniture
Salton, Inc., of Lake Forest, Ill.
The Timex timers have reverse polarity in the wiring, which allows current to flow to the attached appliance when the timer is turned off. Consumers can receive an electric shock.
Grand Hall Enterprise Co., Ltd. of Taiwan
If moisture gets inside the temperature gauge, the glass cover on the gauge can break, posing a risk of injury to people nearby.
Harbor Freight Tools, of Camarillo, Calif.
Electric shock or fire possible because the internal grounding conductor may not be properly secured to the receptacle.
Lado Co. of America, of Flushing, N.Y.
These hair dryers do not have an immersion protection device or ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) on the power cord, which poses a serious electrocution hazard if dropped in water. In 1991, a voluntary standard was implemented that called for all hair dryers used by consumers to protect against electrocution in both the "on" and "off" positions.
Light Distribution Inc., of Miami, Fla.
These hair dryers do not have an immersion protection device or ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) on the power cord, which poses a serious electrocution hazard if dropped in water. In 1991, a voluntary standard was implemented that called for all hair dryers used by consumers to protect against electrocution in both the "on" and "off" positions.
Tristar Products Inc., of Fairfield, N.J.
Hot water and steam can escape from the steam cleaner's handle and inner hose, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
FAO Schwarz Inc., King of Prussia, Pa.
Small parts can detach from the toy, posing a choking hazard to small children.
Unknown Manufacturer
The power cord connection can overheat and cause the cord to separate from the space heater. This poses a fire, burn and shock hazard.
Brand Imports LLC, Scottsdale, Ariz.
The rings contain high levels of lead, posing a risk of lead poisoning to young children.
Wagner Spray Tech Corp., of Plymouth, Minn.
A defective battery can cause the charger base to overheat, causing the base to melt and possibly burn nearby objects.
Bloomingdale's By Mail, of New York, N.Y.
The candleholders can tip over, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Video Controls Ltd., of Cheshire, United Kingdom
The security camera's plastic mounting assembly can crack, allowing the dome and the camera to fall from the wall or ceiling, possibly injuring someone.
Quality Fresh Cigars, of Troy, Mich.
These novelty lighters were imported without first being tested to show compliance with CPSC requirements that the lighters be child-resistant. They pose fire and burn hazards to young children.
Schylling Associates Inc., of Rowley, Mass.
A wooden turning knob and antenna top can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children and exposing a sharp point.
Child Craft Industries, of Salem, Ind.
The slats on the drop side rail can loosen and detach. When this happens, the space created by the gaps can allow a baby to become entangled, strangle or fall.
Grand Hall Enterprise Co. Ltd., of Taiwan
If moisture gets inside the temperature gauge, the glass cover on the gauge can break, posing a risk of injury to people nearby.
Unknown Manufacturer
The round stuffed feet on the spider can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Ariens Co., of Brillion, Wis.
The blade may not stop when the blade brake control is applied, resulting in continued blade movement. The potential for injury exists if consumers make contact with the rotary blade.
GE Security, Inc., (GE Security) of Tualatin, Ore.
The recalled units fail to detect carbon monoxide after 1 year of operation, due to an internal software error. These CO alarms do not provide an "end of life" signal or other indication of inoperability, even if the test button is depressed.
Lamson & Sessions Inc. of Cleveland, Ohio
The recalled floor boxes contain undersized wires and are wired with the polarity reversed. These problems present a risk of shock or electrocution and a possible fire hazard.