Check for Winter Products Recalled Last Summer

It is time to start warming up the snow blowers and lighting the fireplace. Before you do, take a look at some home products you may use in the winter that were recalled over the summer months. To check other products for safety issues, go to SaferProducts.gov.

Product	Recall Press Release	Hazard/Remedy	Products/Description
Dyson Recalls Bladeless Portable Electric Heaters Due to Fire Hazard.About 338,000 units in the U.S. and 43,000 in Canada	14-143	The heaters can develop an electrical short and overheat, posing a fire hazard to the consumer.Repair	Dyson Bladeless Portable Electric Heaters
Hussong Manufacturing and American Flame Recall Three Gas Fireplaces, Fireplace Inserts Due to Explosion Hazard.About 13,600 units in the U.S. and 2,170 in Canada	14-144	The main control module can allow gas to be released and buildup in the burner area, posing an explosion hazard. Repair	Hussong Manufacturing and American Flame Recall Three Gas Fireplaces, Fireplace Inserts
Ariens Recalls Snow Throwers and Power Brushes Due to Amputation and Laceration HazardsAbout 5,700 units	14-158	A drive pulley can crack while in use and cause the auger/impeller or brush to continue to rotate after the clutch lever is disengaged. This poses amputation and laceration hazards to consumers.Repair	Ariens Snow Throwers and Power Brushes
White-Rodgers Recalls Home Heating and Cooling Thermostats Due to Fire HazardAbout 740,000 in the US and 403,000 in Canada	14-166	The alkaline batteries used in the thermostat can leak onto the circuit board posing a fire hazard. Repair or Replace	White Rodgers home heating and cooling thermostats
Sunbeam Recalls Holmes Ceramic Heaters Due to Fire HazardAbout 151,600 units	14-195	The ceramic heaters can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.Refund	Sunbeam Holmes Ceramic Heater
Weil-McLain Recalls Ultra Series Boilers Due to Risk of Fire, ExplosionAbout 7,900 units in the United States and 540 in Canada	14-203	A cap on the boiler’s manifold can crack and release gas into the home, posing a risk of fire and explosion.Repair	Weil-McLain Ultra Series Boiler
Wolf Steel Recalls Napoleon Propane Gas Fireplaces Due to Laceration HazardAbout 600 units in the United States and 2,400 in Canada	14-218	The pressure from the ignition of the propane gas can cause the glass front to break, posing a laceration hazard.Repair	Wolf Steel Propane Gas Fireplaces
All Power America Recalls Snow Throwers Due to Fire HazardAbout 10,000 units	14-222	Exposure to Chinese gasoline for extended periods of time while testing the product overseas caused the carburetor needle to become corroded and allow fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard to consumers.Repair	All Power American Snow Thrower
Vornado Air Recalls Electric Space Heaters Due to Fire and Burn HazardsAbout 79,000 units	14-256	The heater can overheat and cause the units to melt, catch fire and ignite nearby items, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.Replace	Vornado Air Recalls Electric Space Heaters
Goodman Company Recalls Air Conditioning and Heating Units Due to Burn and Fire HazardsAbout 233,500 units	14-263	The power cords on the air conditioning and heating units can overheat, posing burn and fire hazards.Repair	Goodman Company Recalls Air Conditioning and Heating Units
Hearth & Home Technologies Recalls Gas Fireplaces, Stoves, Inserts and Log Sets Due to Risk of Gas Leak and Fire HazardAbout 20,000 units	14-279	The gas valve in the unit can leak, posing a fire hazard.  Repair	Hearth and Home Technologies Recalls Gas Fireplaces, Stoves, Inserts, and Log Sets