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Recall: More than 30 million gas cylinders by Worthington Cylinders Wisconsin due to fire hazard
February 23, 2012 3:30 PM

Worthington Cylinders Wisconsin has recalled more than 30 million of its Map Pro, Propylene and MAPP Gas Cylinders because the cylinder seal can leak after torches are disconnected from them, posing a fire hazard.

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Recall: Christmas Tree Shops candle warmers—Fire hazard
February 1, 2012 2:00 PM

Nantucket Distributing has recalled about 5,700 holiday-themed tea light candle warmers because they can catch fire because the warming bowl is positioned too close to the tea light candle, posing fire and burn hazards, the Consumer Product Safety Commission reported today.

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Recall: Container Store power strips—Fire hazard
February 1, 2012 12:30 PM

The Container Store has recalled about 7,200 brightly colored Lush Life power strips because they fail to meet fire-resistance requirements, posing a fire hazard, Consumer Product Safety Commission reported today.

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Recall: BJ's LED flashlight and battery set—Fire hazard
January 26, 2012 1:10 PM

BJ's Wholesale Club has recalled about 41,000 of its LED flashlight and battery sets, because the flashlights can heat up, smoke or melt when turned on, posing fire and burn hazards.

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O-Grill portable grills recalled for risks of gas leak and fire
January 3, 2012 1:00 PM

The Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a recall alert for more than 4,500 O-Grill portable gas grills made by Uni-O Industries Corp. of Xiamen, China. The small barbecque grills may leak propane gas, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.

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Proposed rules aim to improve safety of gel fuels and firepots
December 19, 2011 5:15 PM

In an effort to prevent injuries and deaths from the use of gel fuels in firepots, the Consumer Product Safety Commission has voted to publish an advance notice of proposed rulemaking meant to improve the safety of these products.

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23,400 bottles of gel fuels recalled for flash fire hazard
October 26, 2011 9:45 AM

The Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a recall for gel fuels made by 2 Burn of Milwaukee and distributed by Evergreen Enterprises in Richmond, Va. As with recent similar recalls, these gel fuels pose burn and fire hazards when poured over a lit fire pot.

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Recall: Multiple brands of gel fuel—burn and fire hazard
September 29, 2011 11:00 AM

Several makers of gel fuel for decorative fire bowls have recalled close to 132,000 bottles and jugs of the fuel due to burn and fire hazards, the Consumer Products Safety Commission has announced. The recalled products are made by Bond Manufacturing, Fuel Barons, Real Flame, and Smart Solar.

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John Deere recalls 36,500 mowers after fan failures
September 19, 2011 12:07 PM

After 83 reports of engine fires and melting engines, including one minor burn injury, John Deere has recalled 36,500 lawn tractors because the cooling fan can break. The company has received 163 incident reports in tall, according to the recall notice from the Consumer Product Safety Commission. The recall involves three John Deere riding mowers—X300, X300R and X304—powered by Kawasaki Engines.

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Electric log splitters recalled for cut and amputation hazard
July 11, 2011 3:30 PM

On Friday, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a recall for electric log splitters sold exclusively at Lowe's outlets. The machines do not have adequate labels warning that certain parts may pose a risk of cuts and possible amputation to the user.

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American Honda Recalls Portable Generators
June 23, 2011 1:00 PM

The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.Name...

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Recall: Napa Home & Garden gel fuel due to fire and burn hazards
June 23, 2011 11:15 AM

Napa Home & Garden today announced the recall of about 460,000 bottles and jugs of gel fuel used to light decorative firepots, due to fire and burn hazards.

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Napa Home & Garden Recalls NAPAfire and FIREGEL Pourable Gel Fuel Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
June 22, 2011 3:00 PM

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. It is illegal to...

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CPSC launches investigation into firepot burn accidents
June 20, 2011 11:30 AM

The Consumer Product Safety Commission launched an investigation into burn accidents related to gel fuel use in firepots, the organization said in a press release on June 14.

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Toro recalls mowers and blowers that can develop fuel leaks
April 26, 2011 3:35 PM

After 500 reports of carburetor leaks, Toro has recalled 23,000 snow blowers and 6,200 mowers sold in the U.S. and Canada because the carburetors can develop fuel leaks, posing a fire hazard. The outdoor equipment was sold at Toro dealers from September 2009 until this March.

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