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Safety Issues, Product Recalls and Warnings 2011


Product Date of Warning/Recall
CPSC, Holiday Tree, Wreath and Garland Set Recalled by General Foam Plastic Corp. Due to Fire Hazard Sold Exclusively at True Value Hardware Stores December 23, 2011
NHTSA, Sutphen Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2009 Through 2012 Vehicles And Equipped With Meritor Wabco Electronic Stability Control (Esc) Modules. December 22, 2011
CPSC, BatteriesPlus Recalls Replacement Battery Packs Used with Cordless Tools Due to Explosion Hazard December 21, 2011
CPSC Announces ANPR for Gel Fuels, Firepots to Address Flash Fire, Burn Hazards December 19, 2011
ESA, Hamilton Beach Recalls Toasters Sold Only in U.S. Stores Due to Fire Hazard December 16, 2011
ESA, eShopic Inc. Recalls 105W Compact Fluorescent Bulbs December 9, 2011
Health Canada, Electronic Thermostat December 9, 2011
Health Canada, 3100 Pressure Transducer December 9, 2011
CPSC, Club Car Recalls Golf Cars Due to Fuel Leak and Fire Hazard December 7, 2011
UL and Loss Prevention Certification Board (LCPB) warn of unauthorized Marks on fire sprinklers (Release 11PN-45) December 5, 2011
CPSC, Halloween Projection Flashlights Recalled by Nygala Corp. Due to Fire and Burn Hazards December 1, 2011
Health Canada, Rocketfish Battery Case for Apple® iPhone 3G/3GS November 30, 2011
Health Canada, "Zip Zap" brand Sleepers by Brecrest Babywear Ltd. November 29, 2011
Health Canada, Bake At Home® D'Italiano Garlic Rolls (405 gram) November 23, 2011
Health Canada, Breeze Platinum Series Canned Tan Spray November 21, 2011
Health Canada, Motomaster Multi-Function Digital Compressor November 18, 2011
CPSC, Columbia Sportswear Recalls Batteries Sold With Jackets Due To Fire Hazard November 16, 2011
ESA, W. P. Appliances, Inc. recalls Reversible Tri-Grill/Griddle Model No. BRTGG010 November 16, 2011
Health Canada, Battery Chargers November 16, 2011
ESA, Conglom Inc. Recalls 13W Compact Fluorescent Lamp November 15, 2011
Health Canada, Losi NiMH Start-Up Combo Charger November 10, 2011
Health Canada, Patio Glo bio-fuel Gel and Citronella PatioGlo fuel gel   November 1, 2011
Health Canada, GE Monogram® Pro Rangetop with Grill October 25, 2011
CPSC, Evergreen Enterprises Recalls Pourable Gel Fuel Due to Burn and Flash Fire Hazards October 25, 2011
CPSC, Electric Motion Systems, LLC Recalls Lithium-Poly Battery Pack Due to Fire Hazard October 21, 2011
CPSC, ADT Recalls Carbon Monoxide Detectors Due to Failure to Properly Indicate End of Useful Life October 20, 2011
CPSC and Health Canada, Horizon Hobby Recalls Losi NiMH Battery Charger Due to Possible Burn and Fire Hazards October 20, 2011
Health Canada, "Tosca" Gel Firebowl October 18, 2011
UL warns of four communications cables with unauthorized references to UL (Release PN11-38, PN11-43, PN11-39, PN11-37) October 12, 2011
Health Canada, RedMax Brushcutter / Trimmer October 7, 20
Health Canada, Indoor/Outdoor & Citronella Pacific Flame Bio-Ethanol Gel Fuel October 4, 2011
Health Canada, Bond Ceramic Firebowl Gift Set Latte, Fire Gel, and Fire Gel with Citronella September 30, 2011
Health Canada, John Deere Lawn Tractors September 29, 2011
CPSC, Luminosities/Windflame Recalls Pourable Gel Fuels Due to Burn and Flash Fire Hazards September 28, 2011
CPSC, Smart Solar Recalls Pourable Gel Fuel Due to Burn and Flash Fire Hazards September 28, 2011
CPSC, Fuel Barons Recalls Pourable Gel Fuels Due to Burn and Flash Fire Hazards September 28, 2011
UL warns of unauthorized UL Marks on compact fluorescent lamp September 23, 2011
Health Canada, LED Night Lights   September 23 2011
Health Canada, Real Flame Pour Gel and Real Flame Citronella Pour Gel September 19, 2011
ESA, Acer America Corporation recalls 262 Acer Aspire Notebook Computers due to Overheating Hazard September 16, 2011
CPSC, Kubota Recalls Riding Mowers Due to Fire Hazard September 14, 2011
CPSC, Home Fires Prompt Dehumidifier Recall Reannouncement from LG Electronics September 14, 2011
Health Canada, Bird Brain brand Pourable Fuel gel September 14, 2011
Health Canada, Fusion Canada 51-centimetre (20-inch) Box Fan September 9, 2011
CPSC, LED Night Lights Recalled by Camsing Global Due to Burn Hazard September 2, 2011
CPSC, Nine Manufacturers, Distributors Announce Consumer Recall of Pourable Gel Fuel Due to Burn and Flash Fire Hazards September 1, 2011
CSA International, Product Alert for Megaheat Brand Gas-Fired Construction Heaters - APB-01-11 August 31, 2011
Health Canada, Bobblehead Snowman and Bobblehead Santa Decorations August 24, 2011
Health Canada, Air Compressors August 24, 2011
CPSC, Fiskars Brands Recalls SmartPower String Trimmers Due to Burn, Fire and Laceration Hazards August 23, 2011
Health Canada, Sure Power Battery Separators August 12, 2011
Health Canada, Simoniz Foam Tire Care August 12, 2011
Health Canada, Skyline Marquis Propane Gas Fireplaces by Kingsman Fireplaces August 10, 2011
UL, CPSC Recall of Exit Signs August 9, 2011
CPSC, NexTorch Recalls Flashlight Batteries Due to Fire Hazard August 3, 2011
Health Canada, Pogoplug Video File Sharing Device August 2, 2011
Health Canada, SmartPowerTM Propane 4-Cycle Curved Shaft String Trimmer July 29, 2011
Health Canada, Electric Baseboard and Electric Fan Heater Thermostats by Honeywell International Inc. July 28, 2011
CPSC, Target Recalls Children's Task Lamps Due to Laceration and Fire Hazards July 20, 2011
Health Canada, DURO Propane Gas Barbecues Model 720-0584A July 15, 2011
Health Canada, Outdoor Escapes® gazebo and Outdoor Escapes® party tents July 13, 2011
CPSC, Additional Retail Sales Prompt CPSC and Meijer to Reannounce Touch Point Heater Recall; Fire Hazard Posed July 13, 2011
ESA, Paradigm Recalls Cinema 70CT Subwoofers Due to Fire Hazard July 12, 2011
ESA, GD Midea Air Conditioning Equipment, Ltd. Recalls Certain GE-Brand Dehumidifiers due to Fire Hazard July 12, 2011
ESA, Hamilton Beach Recalls Toasters Due to Fire Hazard June 30, 2011
Health Canada, Pourable NAPAfire and FIREGEL Gel Fuel bottles and jugs June 24, 2011
CPSC, Christmas Tree Shops Recall Animated Safari and Aquarium Lamps Due to Fire and Shock Hazards June 21, 2011
ESA, Venmar Ventilation expands its Safety Upgrade Program for certain models of Air Exchangers & Heat Recovery Ventilators June 20, 2011
ESA, General Electric, Sharp Recall GE Air Conditioning and Heating Units Due to Fire Hazard June 15, 2011
UL Warns of Potentially Hazardous Compact Fluorescent Lamps June 9, 2011
Health Canada, "Carpet Art Deco" brand rug of the Shag Rug Montana Collection June 8, 2011
ESA, Janome Canada Ltd. Recalls Elna eXcellence 740 Sewing Machines due to Fire Hazard June 2, 2011
Health Canada, "Tone" Finger-ease Guitar String Lubricant June 2, 2011
Health Canada, "Giggle Designs" 100% Cotton Children's Bathrobes by Bravo Textiles Inc. May 30, 2011
Health Canada, Lithium-Ion Batteries (HP and Compaq Notebook Computers) May 27, 2011
CPSC Alert: Counterfeit Smoke Alarms Distributed in Atlanta May 27, 2011
Health Canada, Katie Little Infant Bathrobes by Kids Line May 26, 2011
UL warns of potentially hazardous extension cord May 26, 2011
CPSC, Walmart Recalls GE Food Processors Due to Laceration and Fire Hazard May 25, 2011
CPSC, STIHL Recalls Yard Power Products Due to Burn and Fire Hazards May 25, 2011
Health Canada, Maruyama Backpack Blowers and Maruyama Mister Dusters (Updated) May 20, 2011
CPSC, Katie Brown Tea Light Candle Sets recalled by Meijer Inc. Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Meijer Stores May 18, 2011
Health Canada, "Kirkland Signature" Children's Two-piece Short Sleeve Top and Shorts Summer Pyjama Sets May 18, 2011
CPSC, UJ Trading Recalls Knight Hawk Toy Helicopters Due to Fire Hazard May 11, 2011
CPSC, Telstar Recalls Energy-Saving Light Bulbs Due to Fire Hazard May 10, 2011
Health Canada, "Hello Kitty" Cotton Nightshirt May 4, 2011
ESA, Fagor America Recalls Refrigerators Due to Fire Hazard April 29, 2011
ESA, United Pet Group Recalls Aquarium Heaters Due to Fire and Laceration Hazards April 29, 2011
Health Canada, Toro® Power ClearTM Snow Blower and Push Recycler Mower April 26, 2011
ESA, ADP Recalls Unit Heaters Due to Fire Hazard April 26, 2011
ESA, Lennox Industries Recalls Garage and Unit Heaters Due to Fire Hazard April 26, 2011
CPSC, June Deadline Set for End to Globe Fire Sprinkler Model J Sprinkler Recall: Property Owners Should Act Now To Request Replacement of Sprinkler Heads April 21, 2011
CPSC, Aquarium Heaters Recalled by United Pet Group Due to Fire and Laceration Hazards April 21, 2011
Health Canada, "Carpet Art Deco" brand rug of the Shag Rug Nebraska collection. April 21, 2011
CPSC, Pacific Trade International Recalls Candles Due to Fire and Burn Hazard April 20, 2011
Health Canada, Everyday EssentialsTM Tea Lights April 19, 2011
Health Canada, Lithium-ion Batteries used with Magicshine Bicycle Light Sets April 19, 2011
CPSC, Cub Cadet Recalls Riding Lawn Mowers Due to Fire Hazard April 13, 2011
Health Canada, Finex Clear Sealer and Cleaner Products April 12, 2011
Health Canada, Various "Finish Line" and one "White Lightning" Aerosol Bike Lubricants and Degreasers April 8, 2011
CPSC, Active Leisure Tents Recalled Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Costco April 7, 2011
Health Canada, Chikitoe-brand Baby Sleepers April 6, 2011
TSSA, Safety Alert – Illegal Propane Cylinder Adaptor March 30, 2011
UL, CPSC Recalls Box Fans March 24, 2011
Health Canada, Remote control systems for entertainment electronics March 23, 2011
Health Canada, Kawasaki Backpack Blowers March 17, 2011
Health Canada, Maruyama Backpack Blowers and Maruyama Mister Dusters March 17, 2011
Health Canada, Men's and Women's Jackets March 16, 2011
Health Canada, Mini-Candle Travel Sets by Tommy Bahama March 15, 2011
CPSC, Wall Mount Fireplaces Recalled by Southern Enterprises Due to Fire and Fall Hazards; Sold Exclusively by Home Shopping Network March 10, 2011
CPSC, “Camp Nod” Lantern Nightlights Recalled Due to Shock and Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at The Land of Nod March 10, 2011
CPSC, American Suzuki Motor Corp. Recalls KingQuad ATVs Due to Fire Hazard March 10, 2011
CPSC, Baja Motorsports Recalls Dirt Bikes Sold Exclusively at Pep Boys Due to Fire and Burn Hazards March 9, 2011
Health Canada, Freestanding Steel Outdoor Fireplaces March 8, 2011
CPSC, Burlington Coat Factory Recalls Slow Cookers Due to Fire Hazard March 2, 2011
CPSC, Tommy Bahama Recalls Mini-Tin Candle Travel Sets Due to Burn Hazards March 1, 2011
CPSC, Lennox Hearth Products Recalls Natural Gas Log Set Burner Assemblies Due to Risk of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning March 1, 2011
ESA, Canadian Tire Voluntarily Recalls the Yardworks 950W Generator February 25, 2011
ESA, Guangdong Kelon Air-Conditioner Co., Ltd. Recalls Dehumidifier Due to Fire Hazard February 24, 2011
Health Canada, Golden Tea Lights in Red and White Ornament Tea Light Holder Sets February 24, 2011
CPSC, Remote Control Systems Recalled by Niles Audio Due to Fire Hazard February 23, 2011
ESA, Groupe SEB Canada Inc. Recalls T-fal Maxi Fry Deep Fryer Due to Potential Fire Hazard February 22, 2011
CPSC, Atico International USA Recalls Heaters Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Dollar General Stores February 16, 2011
CPSC, LEM Products Recalls Food Dehydrators Due to Fire Hazard February 16, 2011
ESA, Metal Ware Recalls Food Dehydrator Due To Fire Hazard February 15, 2011
ESA, AmerTac Recalls Night Lights Due to Fire and Burn Hazard February 15, 2011
ESA, Hoover Inc. Recalls WindTunnel Bagless Canister Vacuums February 9, 2011
CPSC, Simplex Fire Alarm Control Panels Recalled by Tyco Safety Products Westminster Due to Failure to Alert Monitoring Centers February 8, 2011
CPSC, Portable Space Heaters Recalled by PD Sixty Distributor Due to Fire Hazard February 8, 2011
CPSC, Lasko Recalls Portable Electric Heaters Due To Fire Hazard February 8, 2011
OAFC, URGENT SAFETY ALERT: ‘Blaze Firefighter’ gloves February 7, 2011
CPSC, DeVilbiss Recalls Air Compressors Due to Fire Hazard February 3, 2011
UL, CPSC Recall of Convertible Irons February 3, 2011
UL, CPSC Recall of Air Compressors February 3, 2011
Health Canada, Children's Polo Pyjama and Flannel Lounge Pants by Outerstuff ULC January 21, 2011
ESA, Schneider Electric Recalls Xantrex GT Series Single-Phase Grid Tie Solar Inverters January 21, 2011
ESA, Makita Recalls Portable Gas Generators Due to Fire Hazard January 21, 2011
CPSC, Poulan Pro Generators Recalled by Husqvarna Professional Products Due to Fire Hazard January 20, 2011
CPSC, Food Dehydrator Recalled by NESCO American Harvest Due to Fire Hazard January 20, 2011
CPSC, LED Lamps Recalled by Eco-Story Due to Fire Hazard January 19, 2011
Health Canada, Line Voltage Thermostats by UPM and Noma January 18, 2011
ESA, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. Recalls Electric Heaters Due to Fire and Burn Hazard January 18, 2011
Health Canada, Forever-Glo Cylinder Nite Lites January 18, 2011
Health Canada, White-Rodgers Programmable Digital Thermostats (Model 1F88 and Model 1F85RF) January 12, 2011
CPSC, GE and Professional Series Brand Dehumidifiers Recalled Due to Fire Hazard January 11, 2011
Health Canada, Children's Sleepers sold by Sears Canada January 7, 2011
Health Canada, Honda Engines on Certain Mantis® Tillers and Honda FG110K1CT Mini Tillers January 7, 2011
CPSC, Christmas Tree Shops Recalls Oven Rack Guard Due to Fire Hazard January 6, 2011
Health Canada, Certain Honda Snow Blowers January 5, 2011