Tag: fire hazard
Cooluli Recalls 250,000 Minifridges After 19 Fires Reported
Cooluli recalled 250,000 minifridges after 19 reports of smoking, sparking, fridges catching on fire, and $80,000 in damagae. One person suffered a smoke inhalation injury.
Heated Blankets Sold on Amazon Recalled After 27 Fires
About 178,000 OCTROT heated sherpa throws and blankets have been recalled after reports of 27 fires and 555 reports of the electrical cord melting, sparking and smoking.
OCOOPA Recalls 1.5M Hand Warmers for Fire, Death Risk
OCOOPA Direct is recalling about 1.5 million rechargeable hand warmers after the lithium-ion batteries inside them were linked to fires, burns and the death of an 83-year-old California consumer.
Galanz Retro Fridges Recalled After Fire Kills One
Galanz Americas recalled about 121,680 Retro Refrigerators after regulators received 34 reports of fire, one of which was linked to a death.
Feds Move to Force Recall of Fire-Prone Lakkzoom Heaters
The Justice Department and the CPSC are moving to force a mandatory recall of Lakkzoom immersion water heaters, which regulators say can catch fire within minutes when energized out of water. It is the CPSC's first use of its emergency...
METASONO Heated Insoles Linked to 10 Burn Injury Reports
METASONO and MEATSONO Heated Insoles have been linked to 14 reports of fires, explosions, and thermal incidents. At least 10 people suffered burn injuries.
Rowenta Recalls Cordless Vacuums for Battery Fire Risk
Rowenta recalled about 3,660 X-Force Flex cordless vacuum cleaners after reports that the lithium-ion battery in the handle can overheat and ignite. The defect poses a risk of fire and burn injuries.
Lomi Waxing Kit Recall Expands After Fire, Burn Injury Reports
Southern Telecom expanded a recall for Lomi Roll-On Waxing Kits after 2 more reports of the power cord overheating, just two years after the brand's first waxing kit recall.
Arizer Solo III Vaporizers Recalled for Fire Hazard
Arizer recalled about 5,000 Solo III portable vaporizers after reports of "thermal events" involving the internal lithium-ion battery, including reports of fires and venting. The defect poses fire and burn hazards and a risk of serious injury or death.
Vornado Recalls 255,000 Tower Heaters After 8 Fires
Vornado recalled about 255,000 SRTH Small Room Tower Heaters after the fan blade detached on at least 32 units, leading to overheating, melted internal parts, and 8 reports of fires. The heaters were sold nationwide for nearly 13 years.