Topic: Fire Hazard

Consumer Product Safety Commission reports LED Light Bulbs Recalled by Lighting Science Group Due to Fire Hazard

March 21, 2013 |

Washington, D.C. – Lighting Science Group is recalled their LED Light Bulbs because the bulbs can overheat during use, posing a fire hazard.

Consumers should stop using this product, which is being recalled voluntarily, unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

The 120-volt LED bulbs, sold as 6- 8- and 9-watt bulbs (equivalent to 40 or 50 watts), were marketed under the brand names Definity, EcoSmart, Sylvania and Westinghouse.

Model A19 LED Bulb.

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Subaru recalls over 600,000 vehicles for exterior lighting problem that can cause smoke or fire

January 5, 2013 |

Washington, D.C. – Subaru is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 Legacy and Outback vehicles, certain model year 2006 through 2012 Tribeca vehicles sold before January 2012, and certain model year 2009 through 2012 Forester vehicles sold before January 2012.

Up to 53,999 of these vehicles may have been equipped with accessory puddle lights that, when illuminated, brighten the area under the doors of the vehicle. A short circuit can develop when either the puddle light or connector are exposed to an electrolytic moisture source (such as road spray that has road salt in it) and it penetrates the circuit board of the puddle light or the pins of the puddle light connector(s).

2012 Subaru Tribeca is just one of the models in this recall

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Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office urges fire safety for Christmas trees

December 23, 2012 |

Videos show hazards posed by the holiday fixture if left to dry out

Nashville, TN – The Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office is reminding Tennesseans with natural, fresh-cut Christmas trees in their homes to take care to keep them in water, because of the fire risk posed when they are allowed to dry out.

“The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) reports that there is an estimated annual average of 230 home structure fires that begin with Christmas trees,” State Fire Marshal and Commerce & Insurance Commissioner Julie Mix McPeak says. “Properly maintaining a cut Christmas tree’s moisture content of more than 100 percent by keeping it in water significantly reduces the chance that its needles will dry out and pose a fire hazard.”

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Ford recalls 2013 Escapes and 2013 Fusions with 1.6-liter Engines for Risk of Overheating That May Result in Engine Fires

December 2, 2012 |

Ford Acts Promptly for Customer Safety in making this Recall

Dearborn, MI -Ford Motor Company has announced a voluntary safety recall of 2013 Ford Escape SE and SEL models equipped with the 1.6-liter engine and 2013 Ford Fusion SE and SEL models equipped with the 1.6-liter engine.

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Harbor Freight Tools Recalls Cordless Drill Due to Fire and Burn Hazard

November 29, 2012 |

Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. The drill is being recalled by Harbor Freight Tools because it can overheat and burn through the handle resulting in a fire and burn hazard.

It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Drill and separated battery pack

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American Honda recalls Portable Generators Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

November 17, 2012 |

Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Generators recalled due to a possible fuel leak that poses a fire and burn hazard.

It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Honda Portable Generator

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Lawn Mower Engines recalled by Kawasaki Motors Due to Fire Hazard

November 17, 2012 |

Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. The motors fuel filter can leak causing a possible fire hazard.

It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Kawasaki FH, FR, FS and FX series engines used in riding and wide area, walk-behind lawn lawnmowers

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LG Electronics Recalls Electric Ranges Due to Burn and Fire Hazards

November 15, 2012 |

Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. The electric ranges’ burners can fail to turn off posing a burn and fire hazard.

It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Electric Ranges recalled by LG Electronics

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Atomi recalls Sharper Image USB Wall Chargers due to Fire Hazard and Burn Hazard

October 14, 2012 |

Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Chargers recalled by Atomi because they can overheat posing fire and burn hazards.

It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Sharper Image USB Wall Chargers Recalled by Atomi

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Sherwin-Williams Recalls Krylon Glaze and Acrylic Due to Fire Hazard

August 29, 2012 |

Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Krylon Glaze and Acrylic recalled by Sherwin-Williams because the aerosol canister can leak, posing a fire hazard.

It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Krylon Glaze and Acrylic recalled Due to Fire Hazard

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