Check for Winter Products Recalled Last Summer
by CPSC Blogger November 25, 2014 fire fireplace heater recallIt 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.
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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 | ![]() |
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 | ![]() |
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 | ![]() |
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 | ![]() |
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 | ![]() |
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 | ![]() |
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 | ![]() |
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 | ![]() |
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 | ![]() |
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 | ![]() |
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 | ![]() |