Panasonic Electric Toaster Ovens are being recalled for fire and shock hazards. The problem is that the power cord insulation may be insufficient because the protective fiberglass sleeve may not cover it adequately. While there have been four reports of tripped circuit breakers or outlets, and one report that the oven stopped working, no fires … Read more
Kitchen HQ Thermal Insulated Bowls are being recalled because they pose a fire hazard. Metal springs in the detachable hinged lid of the bowls can catch on fire when used in the microwave oven. These bowls were sold on Home Shopping Network (HSN). HSN has received 30 reports that the bowls smoked, sparked, melted or … Read more
Ozark Trail Tabletop Butane Camping Stoves are being recalled because they pose a serious burn and fire hazard. The stoves can explode or catch fire. The company has received 26 reports of the camping stoves exploding or catching fire, including 16 reports of injuries such as second-degree burns. The recalling firm is China Window Industry … Read more
LG Electric Ranges are being recalled because they pose a fire hazard, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). CPSC has received at least 86 reports of unintentional activation of the front-mounted knobs. These LG ranges have been involved in more than 28 fires. At least five fires caused extensive property damage totaling over … Read more
Wolf Dual Fuel ranges with infrared griddles are being recalled because they pose a burn and fire hazard. The range can short circuit if liquids boil over or are spilled and will then turn on the griddle unexpectedly. There have been 64 reports of griddles turning on. No injuries have been reported to the company … Read more
Samsung Slide-In Electric Ranges are being recalled because they can pose a fire hazard, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The front mounted knobs on the ranges can be activated by accidental contact by humans and pets. About 1,120,905 ranges are included in this recall. The recalling firm is Samsung Electronics America Inc., … Read more