by admin | Feb 19, 2014 | Manufacturer Recalls
Name of Product: Visonic Amber SelectX Personal Emergency Response System (PERS) Kits Hazard: Following a reboot or system reset, the Amber SelectX Base Stations can fail to operate and detect an emergency signal from the personal pendant. Remedy: Replace Consumer...
by admin | Jan 29, 2014 | Manufacturer Recalls
Name of Product: Kenmore oscillating fan heaters Hazard: Broken motor mounts can cause the units to overheat, catch fire and ignite nearby items, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. Remedy: Refund Consumer Contact: Sears/Kmart toll-free at (888) 820-3341 from...
by admin | Jan 24, 2014 | Manufacturer Recalls
Name of Product: HP Chromebook 11 power supply/charger Hazard: The computer’s charger can overheat and melt, posing fire and burn hazards. Remedy: Replace Consumer Contact: Google toll-free at (866) 628-1371 between 5 a.m. and 7 p.m. PT seven days a week, or online...
by admin | Jan 9, 2014 | Manufacturer Recalls
Name of Product: Coby 32-inch flat screen televisions Hazard: An electronic component can fail, catch fire and ignite nearby items, posing fire and burn hazards. Remedy: Refund, Replace Consumer Contact: The U.S. company is out of business so eight retailers have...
by admin | Jan 6, 2014 | Manufacturer Recalls
Name of Product: Aristocrat II Carpet Hazard: The carpet fails to meet federal flammability standards, posing a fire hazard to consumers. Remedy: Replace, Refund Consumer Contact: Shaw Industries at (800) 241-4031 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or...
by admin | Dec 30, 2013 | Manufacturer Recalls
Name of Product: PackTite™ Heating Units for Bed Bug Control Hazard: The bed bug heaters can overheat, melt and cause a fire, posing a fire hazard. Remedy: Replace Consumer Contact: PackTite toll-free at (866) 520-7952 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. MT, by email...
