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April 30, 2010Electronics & Batteries
Comarco Recalls Power Adapters for Laptops Due to Burn Hazard
Hazard: Faulty wiring can cause the connector tips to heat and melt the plastic encasing the connector tips, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

March 17, 2010Electronics & Batteries
Mobile Power Packs Recalled By Tumi Due to Fire Hazard
Hazard: The lithium-ion cells used in the Mobile Power Pack can ignite or explode while charging, posing a fire hazard. This hazard is only present for units that have not been charged.

January 7, 2010Electronics & Batteries
Acer Recalls Notebook Computers Due to Burn Hazard
Hazard: An internal microphone wire under the palm rest can short circuit and overheat. This poses a potential burn hazard to consumers.

November 10, 2009Electronics & Batteries
Power Adapters Used with IBM RDX Back Up Disk Hard Drives Recalled Due to Shock Hazard
Hazard: A plastic weld on the power adapters can fail and allow two parts to separate, exposing live electrical contacts. This poses a shock hazard to consumers.

August 11, 2009Electronics & Batteries
Wii(tm) Battery Recharge Stations Recalled by Griffin International Due to Burn and Fire Hazards
Hazard: The battery pack can overheat, posing a burn or fire hazard to the consumer.

July 7, 2009Electronics & Batteries
BioSensory Recalls Dragonfly II Mosquito Trap and NightWatch Bedbug Monitor Products Due to Laceration or Burn Hazard
Hazard: Carbon dioxide (CO2) pressure sensors inside these products can crack and leak or burst causing the release of CO2. This could cause cracks with sharp edges that could cut a consumer's hand, or direct CO2 discharge could cause a frostbite-like burn to a consumer's hand.

July 1, 2009Electronics & Batteries
Tabletop Rope Cutters Recalled by MarineTech Products Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Hazard: The recalled rope cutters can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.

May 22, 2009Electronics & Batteries
Samsung Recalls to Upgrade Certain Cell Phones; Could Fail to Reach Emergency 911 in a No-Service Area
Hazard: The recalled cell phones that are in a no-service area and display an "out of range, try again later" message could fail to connect to emergency 911.

May 14, 2009Electronics & Batteries
HP Recalls Notebook Computer Batteries Due to Fire Hazard
Hazard: The recalled lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.

April 2, 2009Electronics & Batteries
Best Buy Announces the Recall of Certain Insignia 26-Inch Flat-Panel LCD Televisions Due to Fire Hazard
Hazard: The television's power supply can fail, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.

April 2, 2009Electronics & Batteries
Best Buy Announces the Recall of Certain Rocketfish Universal Portable Power Sources Due to Fire Hazard
Hazard: While charging the battery, the power source can unexpectedly ignite, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

March 26, 2009Electronics & Batteries
Lenovo Recalls ThinkVision Speaker AC Adaptors Due to Shock Hazard
Hazard: The plastic shell of the AC Adaptor can crack, posing a risk of electric shock to consumers.

January 27, 2009Electronics & Batteries
Milestone AV Technologies Recalls Television Wall Mounts Sold Exclusively At Best Buy; Unit Can Crack, TV Can Fall On Consumers
Hazard: The wall mount can crack when used with televisions 26 inches and larger or with televisions that include a DVD player. The television can then fall from the wall mount and pose a serious risk of injury to consumers standing nearby.

November 18, 2008Electronics & Batteries
Lithium-Ion Batteries Used with Bicycle Lights Recalled By DiNotte Lighting Due to Burn Hazard
Hazard: A loose wiring connection and improper venting can cause the battery to overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

October 30, 2008Electronics & Batteries
PC Notebook Computer Batteries Recalled Due to Fire and Burn Hazard
Hazard: These lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.

October 30, 2008Electronics & Batteries
DYMO Recalls Power Adapters Sold with DYMO Printers Due to Burn Hazard
Hazard: The power adapters can fail, causing the printer to overheat. This can pose a burn hazard to consumers.

October 28, 2008Electronics & Batteries
Power Adapters Used with Notebook Computers Recalled by Battery-Biz Due To Burn Hazard
Hazard: The adapters can fail and overheat. This can pose a burn hazard to consumers.

October 15, 2008Electronics & Batteries
Fujifilm Recalls Battery Chargers Due to Shock Hazard
Hazard: The plastic portion of the unit's power plug can crack or detach, posing an electrical shock hazard to consumers.

October 14, 2008Electronics & Batteries
Wireless Headset Batteries Recalled by GN Netcom Due to Fire Hazard
Hazard: An internal short circuit in the lithium-ion polymer batteries can cause the batteries to overheat, posing a fire hazard.

October 8, 2008Electronics & Batteries
Coby Electronics Recalls Rechargeable Batteries Sold with Portable DVD/CD/MP3 Players Due to Fire Hazard
Hazard: The rechargeable batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

September 26, 2008Electronics & Batteries
Shivvers Manufacturing Recalls Lawn Mower Jacks Due to Collapse Hazard
Hazard: The jack lifts can have threads stripping or the nuts breaking, resulting in the shaft slipping and the mower falling from its stand-up position. This could cause serious personal injury to the consumer or property damage.

September 24, 2008Electronics & Batteries
TV Stands Recalled By Studio RTA Due to TV Tip-over Hazard
Hazard: The stability of the stands does not meet industry standards to prevent TV tip-over, posing a risk of injury or death to consumers.

September 23, 2008Electronics & Batteries
Gotham Lighting Recalls Compact Fluorescent Recessed Ceiling Lights; Can Fail to Work in an Emergency
Hazard: The relay on the backup battery of the lights could be programmed incorrectly and prevent the lights from functioning in an emergency.

September 18, 2008Electronics & Batteries
Safety Alert: Petzl America Warns of Burn Hazard from Headlamps; Product Should Only Be Used with Non-Rechargeable Batteries
Hazard: If the headlamp is used with rechargeable batteries, the cable connecting the battery pack to the lamp can spark, melt, or catch fire. This poses a burn hazard to consumers.

September 4, 2008Electronics & Batteries
Sony Recalls Notebook Computers Due to Burn Hazard
Hazard: Irregularly positioned wires near the computer's hinge and/or a dislodged screw inside the hinge can cause a short circuit and overheating. This poses a burn hazard to consumers.

September 3, 2008Electronics & Batteries
Cordless Screwdrivers Recalled by Menards Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Hazard: The battery can overheat and ignite during charging, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. There is no protective device on the lithium battery to prevent overheating.

August 26, 2008Electronics & Batteries
IMS Recalls Car Chargers Used With Halogen Spotlights Sold at Sears and K-Mart Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Hazard: The car charger is incompatible with the spotlight's battery, which can cause it to overcharge inside of a vehicle and pose a fire or burn hazard to consumers.

August 19, 2008Electronics & Batteries
Hobbico Inc. Recalls Batteries Used In Radio-Controlled Helicopters Due to Fire Hazard
Hazard: The rechargeable battery can overheat and catch fire while charging, igniting nearby combustible materials. This poses a fire hazard to consumers.

August 5, 2008Electronics & Batteries
DEWALT Recalls Cordless Brad Nailers Due to Injury Hazard
Hazard: The nailer can operate when the lock-off (safety) is in the locked position. Also, the nailer can operate when the trigger is not pulled and the contact trip is depressed. The unexpected ejection of a nail poses a serious injury hazard to consumers.

July 17, 2008Electronics & Batteries
Studio RTA Recalls TV Stands Due to TV Tip-over Hazard
Hazard: The stability of the stand does not meet industry standards to prevent TV tip-over, posing a risk of injury or death to consumers.