General Electric Cool Touch Slow Cooker
Select Brands, Inc., of Lenexa, Kan.
The heating element can drop to the bottom of the slow cooker and melt through the plastic outer shell, posing a burn hazard to users.
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Select Brands, Inc., of Lenexa, Kan.
The heating element can drop to the bottom of the slow cooker and melt through the plastic outer shell, posing a burn hazard to users.
Allen Organ Company of Macungie, Penn.
The wooden bench may collapse because not enough glue was used during assembly.
SMC Marketing Corp., of Grand Prairie, Texas
The electric power cord can be damaged by the oscillation motion of the fan. The damage to the cord can result in a short circuit and possible ignition of the plastic case, posing a fire hazard.
Far East Brokers and Consultants Inc. (FEBC), of Jacksonville, Fla.
The Kiddie Car Cruiser can continue to run when the accelerator is no longer depressed, which could result in the rider losing control of the car.
First Samco, Inc., through its Fobus USA Holster Division, of Southampton, Pa.
A plastic or leather strap on the gun holster can catch the trigger of the gun when inserted into the holster, causing the gun to unintentionally discharge, posing an injury hazard to the user.
Dynamic Cooking Systems Inc., of Huntington Beach, Calif.
When the oven is in the self-cleaning mode, the oven's exterior door temperature exceeds the allowable surface temperature limits under the industry voluntary standard for household electric ranges. Sustained contact with the door during self-cleaning mode could cause burns.
Old Navy LLC, of San Francisco, Calif.
The plastic zipper pull can detach from the zipper, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Ahoku Electronics Co., of Taipei, Taiwan
The adapters may have an electrical wiring problem, posing a shock and fire hazard to consumers.
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The treadmill's circuitry can overheat, causing it to unexpectedly accelerate during use. When this happens, the user can fall.
Electrolux Home Products Inc., of Cleveland, Ohio
The heating coil in the units can be damaged during assembly, causing an electrical short and overheating, which poses a fire hazard to consumers.
National Electric, of Japan
These electric hair dryers are not equipped with an immersion protection device, to prevent electrocution, if the hair dryer falls into water.
Dream On Me Industries, of Brooklyn, N.Y.
The walkers will fit through a standard doorway and are not designed to stop at the edge of a step. Babies using these walkers can be seriously injured or killed if they fall down stairs.
Payless ShoeSource Inc., of Topeka, Kan.
The metal eyelet lace holder at the top of the shoe can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Coast Mountainยฎ Spas, of Langley, British Columbia, Canada
The motor in the circulating pump can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Backyard Productsโข, of Collingwood, Ontario, Canada
Chains on the swing can detach during use, and cause the child to fall to the ground and possibly suffer injuries.
Front Porch Classics of Seattle, Washington
The surface coating and the metal in the ships contain lead and pose a risk of lead poisoning to young children. A child could ingest lead by swallowing a broken part of the ship or by repeatedly mouthing the ships.
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The beads on these tea light candleholders can catch fire during use.
Turbo Power Inc., of Flushing, New York
These electric hair dryers are not equipped with an immersion protection device to prevent electrocution, if the hair dryer falls into water. Such electric shock protection devices are required by industry standards for all electric hand-held hair dryers.
Oki Data Americas Inc., of Mt. Laurel, N.J.
The fax machines may incur a mechanical malfunction, posing a shock hazard to users.
The Fondue Factory LLC, of Boardman, Ohio
The top piece of glass that supports the fondue pot can shatter, posing a burn and laceration hazard to consumers.