1,250 Scan and Jotul Fireplace Inserts Recalled Over Shock, Burn Risks
A series of items that could lead a user to sustain a shock or incur a burn is being recalled. Consumers who own these items should not underestimate the threat. The recall pertains not to fireplaces, but to inserts that can be placed into fireplaces in order to create liquid propane or natural gas effects. … read more
Shock Threat Prompts Recall of 14,000 Legrand Wiremold Power Strips
There has been a recall issued for Legrand Wiremold Power Strips. Over 14,000 units are said to pose an electrical shock hazard due to reversed electrical wires. One incident has been reported, but there has not been an injury brought to the firm’s attention thus far. Immediately unplug this device if you are using it… read more
World Class Recalls Heated Pet Mats for Potential Fire Hazard
Heated mats for pets have been recalled by the Brooklyn, New York-based World Class Inc. There are reports that the mats may catch fire and thus damage property and injure bystanders. In one reported incident, the fire resulted in a dog dying due to asphyxiation. These mats were sold exclusivly through Amazon between July of… read more
Shock Threat Prompts HeathCo to Recall Motion Security Lights
The Bowling Green, Kentucky-based HeathCo LLC has recalled almost 8,000 Heath/Zenith 270º motion security lights due to the fact that wiring inside of the lights may sustain damage. When the internal wiring is damaged, there is a possibility of shock to the user. Affected units have SL-5414-WH as their model number. Consumers should unplug the… read more
Mini Lights Sets Sold at Family Dollar Recalled For Overheating Defect
Family Dollar Stores has announced the recall of 280,000 decorative light sets. The lights were in boxes with “200 Mini Lights” and “Multi Lights, Green Wire” printed on them. The numbers SKU # 2211428 and UPC # 049696720465 are written on the packaging. The light set is being recalled because it doesn’t meet the UL… read more
Lush Life Power Strips Recalled Over Potential Shock and Fire Threat
Burlington Coat Factory is voluntarily recalling the Lush Life power strips that come in zebra, leopard, rose, and skull print. The inadequate wiring in these power strips can shock the user and may also start fires. Burlington Coat Factory, The Container Store, and various other stores sold approximately 6,000 of these six-outlet strips. Anyone who… read more
300,000 Discovery Kids Lamps Recalled for Shock and Burn Threat
300,000 Discovery Kids Animated Marine and Safari Lamps are being recalled by Innovage LLC, due to potential fire and/or burn hazards. Wires inside the unit can come in contact with the circuit board and short circuit or spark. Anyone with this product should cease use immediately, check the product model number, and get in touch… read more
Climate Keeper Heaters Recalled by Big Lots For Fire Threat
Yet another item is being recalled because of the detrimental effect it could have on consumer safety. This time, the recall was announced by the Columbus, Ohio-based Big Lots and concerns a product known as the Climate Keeper ceramic heater. These portable space heaters, some of which oscillated, were produced in China and imported to… read more
Thomas Lighting Recalls Ceiling Lights For Shock and Burn Threat
I just brought a report to your attention which concerned a lighting product that posed a danger, and now comes word that yet another item could also potentially endanger consumers. This time, the recall was announced by the Elgin, Illinois-based Thomas Lighting, and concerns their ceiling flush mount light fixtures that range in diameter from… read more
Shock and Fire Hazards Prompt Bel Air Lighting To Recall Lanterns
Nearly a hundred thousand units of an electrical item are being recalled because of the threat the product poses to consumer safety. The recall was announced by the Valencia, California-based Bel Air Lighting and concerns their outdoor wall mount lanterns. Produced in China by the Zhongshan De Gao Lighting Company and the Zhongshan Huayi Lighting… read more
Westinghouse recalls ceiling fans due to packaging error
At the request of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, the Westinghouse Lighting Corporation, headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has announced a voluntary recall for approximately 7,000 of its ceiling fans due to a packaging error. The ceiling fans affected by this recall were mistakenly packaged with two 60-watt light bulbs. These bulbs exceed the… read more
Ikea Track Lighting Recall Issued Throughout Europe
A recall affecting a large portion of Europe and possibly other environs has been issued by Ikea. The recall announcement was made by the Stockhom, Sweden-based furniture chain regarding their 365+ Sanda Track 70 and 114 track lighting systems. These items came from supplier 21338. Around 95,000 units were sold from September until March of… read more
