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Hazardous Product Recalls

Pritzker | Ruohonen has extensive experience with product liability and fire and burn injury cases. As a public service, the firm posts product recalls involving products that may be fire hazards. The firm is a personal injury firm. Please do not contact the firm unless it is about an injury to a person. To contact the firm, please call toll-free at 1-888-377-8900 or submit the firm's online free case consultation form.

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Menard's: Oscillating Ceramic Heater Recall

According to a U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Collins International Co. has voluntarily recalled about 20,000 oscillating ceramic heaters sold at Menards retail stores due to possible fire hazard. The heaters can overheat, smoke, or ignite which could pose a fire hazard to consumers. Read more about the oscillating ceramic heater recall.

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General Electric Microwave Combo Wall Ovens Recall

The U.S. CPSC has announced a General Electric built-in combination wall and microwave oven recall due to possible fire hazard. According to the announcement, the door switch in the microwave oven can overheat and ignite plastic components in the control area, posing a fire hazard to consumers. The lower thermal oven does not pose a hazard. Read more about the GE microwave-wall oven recall.

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Black & Decker Toaster Recall Due to Fire Hazard

The CPSC has announced the recall of about 70,000 Black & Decker toasters. According to the CPSC, an electrical component in the toaster can overheat and ignite the circuit board, posing a fire hazard. Read more about the Black & Decker toaster recall.

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Thermador Oven Recall

June 29, 2007 - About 42,000 Thermador® Brand Built-In Ovens have been recalled.  The oven can have gaps in the insulation where overheating can occur and when used in the self-cleaning mode it can cause nearby cabinets to overheat. This can pose a fire hazard to consumers.  Learn more about the Thermador Oven recall.

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Lasko Ceramic Heater Recall

June 28, 2007 - About 1.2 million Lasko ceramic heaters have been recalled due to the risk of fire.  The heater’s cord can overheat where it enters the base of the unit, which could pose a fire hazard to consumers.  Lasko has received 28 reports of failed power cords, including six reports of minor property damage.  Learn more about the Lasko heater recall.

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Asko Dishwasher Recall

June 14, 2007 - The CPSC in cooperation with Asko Cylinda AB, today announced a voluntary recall of about 130,000 Asko dishwashers. An electrical component in the dishwasher can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.  The firm has received 21 reports of dishwasher fires.  Learn more about the Asko dishwasher recall. 

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General Electric Gas Stove Recall

General Electric has recalled about 2,600 GE Monogram® Professional Gas Ranges.  These General Electric (GE) gas stoves have a design flaw that can cause an electrical arc between the wiring and griddle gas supply tube, posing a fire hazard.  Consumers have been injured.  Learn more about the General Electric Gas Stove Recall.

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Digital Security Smoke Alarm Recall

March 22, 2007 -  Digital Security Controls has recalled about 32,000 Digital Security Controls FSA and FSB series smoke detectors.  These smoke detectors could fail to reliably detect smoke during a fire.  Learn more about the Digital Security smoke alarm recall.

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Fire Hazard: Extension Cord Recall

March 8, 2007 - The CPSC has announced a Dollar Stop extension cord recall due to extension cord fire, shock and electrocution hazards to consumers.  Learn more about the extension cord recall due to fire hazard.

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Maytag and Jenn-Air Dishwasher Recall

February 1, 2007 - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Maytag Corp., has announced a voluntary recall of about 2.3 million Maytag and Jenn-Air dishwashers. Liquid rinse-aid can leak from the dishwasher's dispenser and come into contact with the dishwasher’s internal wiring, which can short-circuit and ignite, posing a fire hazard.  Learn more about the Maytag and Jenn-Air dishwasher recall.

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Boiler Recall Due to Scald Hazard

The CPSC has announced the recall of about 850 boilers.  A malfunction may result in scald injuries.  Learn more about the boiler recall.

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Holmes Oscillating Tower Fan

January 24, 2007 - CPSC and the Holmes Group have announced a voluntary recall of about 300,000 Holmes oscillating tower fans. Electrical arcing in the fan’s wiring can cause a fire hazard.  The Holmes Group has received 16 reports of property damage, including one reported injury involving minor burns and smoke inhalation.  Learn more about the Holmes oscillating tower fan recall

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Water Cooler Recall

January 22, 2007 - DC Waters or America in cooperation with the CPSC has recalled about 8,700 water coolers that pose a fire hazard.  DS Waters has received 20 reports of the water cooler making either a crackling noise or catching on fire, including five reports of property damage.  Learn more about the recalled water coolers.

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Delta Bathtub and Shower Head Valves

October 25, 2006 – The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced the recall of about 105,000 Delta bathtub and shower head valves which may cause scald injuries.  Each year, approximately 3,800 injuries and 34 deaths occur in the home due to scalding from excessively hot tap water.  Learn more about the recall of Delta bathtub and shower head valves.

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Black & Decker® Coffeemaker Recall 

June 6, 2006 – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a voluntary recall of about 420,000 Black & Decker® Brand Thermal Coffeemakers. The coffeemaker may not turn off as programmed, causing the unit to overheat and melt, and posing a risk of fire and burn injury.  The distributor of the recalled Black & Decker® Thermal Coffeemaker has received 14 reports of the coffeemakers overheating.  Learn more about the CPSC Black & Decker® coffeemaker recall.

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Nexgrill Gas Grill Recall 

June 1, 2006 – The U.S. Consumer Safety Commission (CPSC) announced the recall of about 16,000 Nexgrill gas grills manufactured by Nexgrill Industries Inc., of City of Industry, California.  According to the CPSC announcement, Nexgrill has received 31 incident reports, including 28 fires, three hoses melting, two cases of property damage, and four injuries. Learn more about the Nexgrill gas grill recall.

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Tyco Smoke Detector Recall and Tyco Fire Detection System Recall 

May 19, 2006 – Tyco Fire and Security of Boca Raton, Florida, in cooperation with the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), initiated a smoke detector recall involving about 128,000 units and a fire detection system recall involving about 21,000 units.  Learn more about the Tyco smoke detector recall and the Tyco fire detection system recall.

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Turbo Sport Portable Gas Grill

February 23, 2006–The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Barbeques Galore Inc., of Lake Forest, California, announced the recall of about 1,800 Turbo Sport Portable Infrared LP Gas Grills. The grills have faulty regulators that can release too much gas to the burner causing an excessive burner flame. This also poses a risk of gas leaks, fires and explosions if an ignition source is present. There have been 18 reports of excessive flame or the regulator shutting off. Learn more about the Turbo Sport Portable Gas Grill recall.

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Oscillating Heaters Sold at Wal-Mart

January 26, 2006–In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), King of Fans Inc., of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, is voluntarily recalling about 75,000 Maxi-Heat™ Dream Tower Heaters. The wires inside the oscillating heater can short circuit and spark, posing a fire hazard to consumers. This product has allegedly caused one house fire. Learn more about the recall of oscillating heaters by the CPSC and King of Fans, Inc. of Florida.

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Recall of Vaporizers and Aromatherapy Diffusers

November 17, 2005 - The CPSC is recalling Vapor-Eze Waterless Vaporizers and Vapor-Eze Aromatherapy Diffusers. 6 fires have been reported. One young child has been hospitalized for burn injuries on the face and hands. Read information on fire and burn injuries

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