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5.5 Million Fine for Failure to Report

A Texas-based company has agreed to pay a civil penalty of $5.5 million to settle charges that it knowingly failed to report to the U.S. Product Safety Commission (CPSC) defective air conditioning/heating units... Read More...

Mosquito Zapper Bulbs Recalled

ZapBulb mosquito zapper LED light bulbs, manufactured by HAUS and distributed by Creative Sourcing International, are being recalled. The bulb's connector can become separated from its base, posing an electrica... Read More...

Whirlpool Recalls Microwaves Due to Fire Hazard

Whirlpool is recalling their own brand microwave hood combinations. Arcing can ignite an internal plastic component, posing a fire hazard. About 15,200 microwaves are involved in the recall. They were sold a... Read More...

Cree Recalls LED T8 Lamps Due to Burn Hazard

Cree Inc., of Durham, N.C. is recalling about 104,000 of their LED T8 Replacement Lamps in the U.S., as well as about 8,500 lamps in Canada. The recall includes lamps that were provided as free replacements for... Read More...

Kohler Power Systems Recalls Portable Generators Due to Shock Hazard

Kohler Power Systems is recalling about 7,000 portable generators, as well as about 230 sold in Canada. The generators have a wiring error that can cause an electrical shock if an electrical device is plugged i... Read More...

Inovonics Recalls Pendants, Universal Transmitters and Receivers Due to Alarm Failure

Inovonics is recalling about 5,500 transmitters and receivers used as emergency call systems in assisted living communities and as security monitors in commercial buildings and private residences. The transmitt... Read More...

Frigidaire and Kenmore Wall Ovens Recalled by Electrolux Due to Fire Hazard

Electrolux is recalling Frigidaire and Kenmore electric single and double wall ovens because the thermal switch on the ovens can malfunction, posing a fire hazard. There are about 1,000 ovens involved, see the ... Read More...

Lorex Recalls Video Baby Monitors Due to Burn Hazard

About 26,000 Lorex Care 'N' Share video baby monitors are being recalled. The batteries can overheat, then swell, causing the battery cover to open or come off completely, exposing the hot batteries to users. 8... Read More...

Lekker Recalls Patriot Power Generators Due to Fire Hazard

Lekker is recalling about 2,200 Patriot Power generators because the battery sold with the generator can catch fire. There have been 13 reports of generator fires, as well as reports of smoke and strange odors.... Read More...

Emson Recalls UComfy Heat Wraps Due to Burn Hazard

About 10,00 UComfy heat wraps are being recalled by Emson. There have been 16 reports of the heat wraps overheating, including 3 reports of burns. The wraps come in two colors: beige (item number 9700FE) and bl... Read More...

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