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Kenmore Elite Ranges Recalled Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Electrolux is recalling their Sears Kenmore Elite dual fuel ranges because the burner flame can go out while the gas is turned on, which can allow gas to escape, posing risks of fire and burn hazards. No incide... Read More...

Power Recliners Recalled due to Fire Hazard

Franklin Corporation has announced a recall of their power reclining furniture because the switch used to operate the reclining function can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers. The recall includes a... Read More...

CPSC Final Rule Deems Christmas Lights a Substantial Product Hazard

On Monday the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued a final rule to specify that Christmas lights and other seasonal lighting products are considered a “substantial product hazard” because of fir... Read More...

Whistler Portable Jumpstart Recall due to Fire Hazard

Whistler has announced a recall of their portable jumpstart power supplies. The jumpstart’s lithium battery can overheat and cause the units to melt, catch fire and ignite nearby items, posing a fire hazard. ... Read More...

Expanded Recall for Lenovo ThinkPad Notebook Battery Packs

Lenovo is expanding a recall of their ThinkPad notebook computer battery packs. The battery packs can overheat, posing a fire hazard. Lenovo has received four incident reports of battery packs overheating and d... Read More...

ERTLRENZ Ski Boot Heat Liners Recalled due to Fire Hazard

Gorsuch Ltd has announced a recall of their Ertlrenz Trim Heat and Foam Heat ski boot liners. The ski boot liners, which come with a charger and remote control, can overheat when charging, posing a fire hazard.... Read More...

Gas Water Heaters Recalled due to Fire and Explosion Risk

Giant Factories announced a recall of their gas water heaters due to risk of fire and explosion. No injuries or incidents have been reported. If the water heater has a space between the bottom of the water tan... Read More...

CreaMiser Refrigerated Cream Dispensers Recalled due to Fire Hazard

WhiteWave recalls CreaMiser refrigerated cream dispensers because a relay inside the creamer dispensers can overheat, posing a fire hazard. So far, seven incidents have been reported, including two fires at rep... Read More...

ZETA Battery Pack Recalled for Fire Hazard

Jacko Transnational is recalling their ZETA by Jacko Pocket Jump Starter – Deluxe Set because the battery packs can overheat, split apart, and melt the battery pack’s enclosure, causing a fire hazard. The kits ... Read More...

Navy Demonstrates Firefighting Robot

A firefighting robot was revealed at the Naval Future Force Science & Technology EXPO last week. The robot, called the Shipboard Autonomous Firefighting Robot (SAFFiR), was developed by researchers at Virgi... Read More...

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