
December 29, 2006Lighting & Electrical
Trim Assembly Kits for Recessed Light Fixtures Recalled By Prescolite Inc. Due to Risk of Falling Parts
Hazard: Heat from the light bulb can cause the fixture’s plastic trim to soften and melt, causing the trim and lens to fall. This can result in laceration injuries to nearby consumers.

December 28, 2006Lighting & Electrical
Trim Assembly Kits for Recessed Light Fixtures Recalled By Progress Lighting Due To Risk of Falling Parts
Hazard: Heat from the light bulb can cause the fixture's plastic trim to soften and melt, causing the trim and lens to fall. This can result in laceration injuries to nearby consumers.

November 21, 2006Lighting & Electrical
Pottery Barn Recalls Gourd Candles for Fire Hazard
Hazard: The gourd candles can have excessive flame height and could fail to self-extinguish when burning down to the bottom of the candle, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.

September 13, 2006Lighting & Electrical
Pride Products Recalls Counterfeit Extension Cords Due to Fire Hazard
Hazard: The counterfeit extension cords have undersized wiring and no fuse in the cord to provide over-current protection, which can cause overheating and pose a fire hazard.

August 16, 2006Lighting & Electrical
Tu-Wire® Dimming Ballasts Used With Compact Fluorescent Lights Recalled for Shock Hazard
Hazard: These ballasts, if not properly grounded in accordance with the National Electrical Code, can present a risk of electric shock to persons who come in contact with the ballast or with a light fixture that incorporates the ballast, such as when a consumer changes a fluorescent lamp bulb.

August 15, 2006Lighting & Electrical
Gotham Light Fixtures Recalled Due to Risk of Falling Parts
Hazard: The reflector/trim pieces may not be properly attached to each other. The lower portion of the reflector/trim assembly could detach and fall from the ceiling, striking consumers.

August 14, 2006Lighting & Electrical
Ballard Designs Inc. Recalls Potted Candles for Fire Hazard
Hazard: The packaging or holder can ignite, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

August 9, 2006Lighting & Electrical
J.C. Penney Recalls Lamps For Fire Hazard
Hazard: The lamp's electrical circuit board can spark and overheat, due to an electrical problem, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

July 26, 2006Lighting & Electrical
Meijer Recalls Glass Candleholders for Fire and Laceration Hazards
Hazard: The glue connecting the candleholder could fail, causing the candleholder to fall apart. This poses a fire and laceration hazard to consumers.

June 15, 2006Lighting & Electrical
ValueVision Media Inc. Recalls Torchiere Lamps for Fire Hazard
Hazard: An electrical problem can cause the torchiere lamps to spark, smoke or burn, posing a fire or burn hazard to consumers.

June 6, 2006Lighting & Electrical
LTD Commodities LLC Recalls Ficus Trees Sold with Lights for Fire and Shock Hazards
Hazard: The lights attached to the ficus tree have undersized and exposed wires, which pose a risk of electric shock and fire hazards.

May 23, 2006Lighting & Electrical
Light Fixtures Recalled After Reports of Units Falling
Hazard: Two nuts in a mounting mechanism of these light fixtures were not attached. The fixture could detach, fall and possibly hit consumers.

May 18, 2006Lighting & Electrical
IKEA Recalls Candles for Fire and Burn Hazards
Hazard: The candle's wax can catch fire causing a high flame and posing a fire and burn hazard.

May 10, 2006Lighting & Electrical
Masterfoods USA Recalls M&M'S® Menorah for Fire Hazard
Hazard: If a candle burns all the way down, the plastic Menorah could ignite and present a fire hazard.

May 9, 2006Lighting & Electrical
Mini Fireplace Candle Kits Recalled for Fire Hazard
Hazard: The mini fireplace, which houses the candle, can ignite, posing a fire hazard.

April 26, 2006Lighting & Electrical
Apollo Audio-Visual Carts Recalled Due to Risk of Equipment Falling on Consumers
Hazard: These audio-visual carts were sold without a safety belt, which helps prevent heavy equipment from becoming unstable and falling from the cart's upper shelf. Equipment falling on nearby consumers can cause serious injuries and death.

March 30, 2006Lighting & Electrical
CPSC, Speedway SuperAmerica LLC Announce Recall of "Speedway" Cigarette Lighters
Hazard: The flame can flare up or the lighter can catch fire when ignited, posing risks of unexpected fires and burn injuries.

March 1, 2006Lighting & Electrical
Big Lots Stores Inc. Recalls Tea Light Candles for Fire Hazard
Hazard: The recalled candles can burn with a high flame and melt the plastic holders. This poses a fire and a burn hazard to consumers.

March 1, 2006Lighting & Electrical
The Little Tikes Co. Recalls Animal-Shaped Flashlights Containing Lead Paint Sold at Target
Hazard: The light green paint on the dinosaur-shaped flashlight and the brown paint on the dog-shaped flashlight could contain excess levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

January 26, 2006Lighting & Electrical
Electric Shock Hazard Prompts Recall of Electric Smokers
Hazard: In addition to the electric cord that plugs into the wall, these units have an electric cord with prongs on both ends that connect the generator to the smoker. If the unit is plugged into the wall socket and one end of the connecting cord is unplugged, there is an electric shock hazard.

January 13, 2006Lighting & Electrical
Holiday Lights Recalled by Target Due to Shock and Fire Hazards
Hazard: These lights have undersized and exposed wires, which pose a risk of electric shock and fire hazards.

January 11, 2006Lighting & Electrical
Neptune Systems Recalls Power Strips for Shock Hazard
Hazard: The metal enclosure on the power strip is not properly grounded, which could result in an electrical shock.

November 17, 2005Lighting & Electrical
CPSC, Southern Living At Home Announce Recall of Votive CandleHolders Included with Old Taylor Estate Candeliers
Hazard: These votive glass candle holders can break unexpectedly during use.

November 9, 2005Lighting & Electrical
CPSC, Pottery Barn Outlet Announce Recall of Halloween Candleholders
Hazard: The recalled candleholders could allow tea lights to have a high flame. This poses a fire hazard and risk of burn injuries to consumers. This product was previously recalled by Pottery Barn on October 16, 2002.

November 9, 2005Lighting & Electrical
CPSC, Target Announce Recall of Tea Light Candles
Hazard: The recalled candles can burn with a high flame and melt the plastic holders. This poses a fire hazard and a burn hazard to consumers.

October 19, 2005Lighting & Electrical
CPSC, Far East Brokers and Consultants, Inc. Announce Safety Warning for Jack 'O Lantern Bucket Candle Holders
Hazard: The Halloween decoration is intended for use with a single tea light candle. If all eight candles included with the unit are lit at the same time, it can generate too much heat and pose a fire hazard.

October 6, 2005Lighting & Electrical
CPSC, Wal-Mart Announce Recall of Holiday Candle Gift Sets
Hazard: The decorative covering on the candles can ignite, posing a fire and burn hazard.

September 15, 2005Lighting & Electrical
CPSC, Pier 1 Imports Announce Recall of Glass Candle Holders
Hazard: The candle holder can unexpectedly break, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.

September 8, 2005Lighting & Electrical
CPSC, Continental Creations, Inc. Announce Recall of Menorahs
Hazard: The cups holding the candles on these menorahs are not constructed of the correct material and could ignite, posing a fire hazard.

July 1, 2005Lighting & Electrical
CPSC, Two's Company Inc. Announce Recall of Shell Candles
Hazard: The candles can burn at an excessive height or cause the outer shell to catch fire, posing a potential fire and burn hazard.