fire

Electrically-Caused Fire

Probably the single most frequently occurring and most misunderstood issue in electronic product safety is electrically-caused fire. I thought I would review fire processes in plastics materials (the most common flammable construction material in electronic products).

United Copper Recalls Metal Clad Cables

United Copper Inc., of Denton, Texas, is recalling 50-foot and 1,000-foot 12/2 metal clad aluminum...

LED light bulbs recalled due to fire hazard

Lighting Science Group of Satellite Beach, FL has recalled more than half a million...

Floor lamps recalled due to shock, fire hazards

Dolan Northwest LLC of Portland OR is recalling about 1100 of its Burien-brand floor...

Recalled fluorescent light bulbs may pose burn hazard

Eastern America Trio Products of Flushing, NY is recalling about 124,000 compact fluorescent light...

- From Our Sponsors -

Subwoofer audio components recalled

Paradigm Electronics of Ontario, Canada is recalling about 2200 of its Paradigm Cinema-brand subwoofer audio components manufactured in China.

Toshiba recalls notebook computers

Toshiba America Information Systems Inc. of Irvine, CA has announced the recall of about 41,000 of its Satellite-brand notebook computers manufactured in China.

Company recalls counterfeit circuit breakers

Miami Breaker, Inc. of Miami, FL has announced the recall of about 43,600 counterfeit Square D-brand circuit breakers. The recalled circuit breakers, which were imported by General Breakers and Panels, Inc., also of Miami, have been determined to be counterfeit by Square D.

TVs recalled due to fire hazard

PDI Communications, Inc. of Springboro, OH is recalling about 2700 of its 26-inch and 32-inch, wall-mounted LCD television sets, manufactured in China and installed in healthcare facilities, including hospitals and nursing homes.

Baseboard heaters recalled due to fire hazard

Marley Engineered Products of Bennettsville, SC has recalled about 30 of its Dayton Electric-brand...

- From Our Sponsors -

12Page 2 of 2

Digital Sponsors

Become a Sponsor

fire

Digital Sponsors

What's New

FDA Issues Pilot Program to Enhance Medical Device Recalls

FCC Issues Final Rules for Program-Originating FM Boosters

Practical Engineering: Odds and Ends – Navigating the Nuances of Compliance Engineering

FDA Issues Guidance on Third-Party Review Program

FCC Proposes Fine for Video Doorbell Manufacturer