Miele Recalls Gas Dryers Due to Risk of Gas Leak or Fire
If the dryer is improperly installed, the dryer’s internal gas fitting can loosen, posing a risk of gas leaking into the house. Any gas leak that is not detected can cause asphyxiation, a fire or an explosion. Also, one or both of the caps on the internal exhaust duct can become dislodged, which can cause lint to build up and be carried through the gas burner. This poses a risk of fire.
Fireplace Wall Controls Recalled by Hearth & Home Technologies; High Temperatures Can Result in Property Damage
Failure in the wall control system can cause the fireplace to turn on by itself creating a risk of property damage. If the control fails and the consumer has left combustible objects directly in front of an unattended fireplace, there may also be a risk of fire.
Counterfeit Circuit Breakers Recalled By Specialty Lamp International Due to Fire Hazard
The recalled circuit breakers labeled “Square D” have been determined by Square D to be counterfeit and can fail to trip when they are overloaded, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Additional Incidents Prompt Re-Announcement of Recall of Gel Candles Due to Fire Hazard
The candles can have excessive flame height, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
United Scientific Recalls Magnets Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Surface paint on the magnets contains high levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard.
American Flame Recalls Fireplaces to Replace Gas Valves Due to Fire and Explosion Hazards
Gas can continue to flow into the fireplace pilot light area after the switch has been turned “off,” posing a fire or explosion hazard to consumers.
Frigidaire Canada Recalls Kenmore Wall Ovens Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
During extended broiling, gas can build in the oven cavity and escape when the oven door is opened. This poses a burn and possible fire hazard to consumers.
"Cricket EZ" Cell Phones Recalled; Audio Problem Interferes with Emergency 911 Calls
A software problem with the cell phones causes audio problems with 911 calls. When a call is connected to 911, the operator may not hear the caller or the caller may not hear the 911 operator.
The Home Depot Recalls Candle Holders Due to Fire Hazard
Sunlight passing through the glass portion can cause nearby flammable materials to ignite, posing a fire hazard.
Maple Chase Co. Recalls Carbon Monoxide and Carbon Monoxide/Smoke Combo Alarms Due to Alarm Malfunction
The recalled alarms can sound a “double chirp”/fault alarm in the presence of CO, prior to going into full alarm. Upon hearing a double chirp, the Owner’s Manual instructions recommend a consumer take the alarm out of service, which could expose consumers to hazardous levels of CO and suffer injury or death.