Recalls: Home Appliances, Maintenance and Structures

January 21, 2010 Lysol Steam Cleaning Mop Recalled by Conair Corp. Due to Burn and Laceration Hazards

This recall involves the Lysol Steam Cleaning Mop by Conair with model numbers SM10L or SM10LR. The model number is printed on the bottom of the mop under the microfiber cloth. Read more.

January 21, 2010 Connector Kits Used with Sonitrol Access Control Modules Recalled; Failure Could Lead to Entrapment in an Emergency

The recalled pin connectors were distributed in installation kits (part number 8Z-40010751) for use with Sonitrol-brand ACCESS4-S and ACCESS4-SULC four-door access control modules. The recalled connectors include two-pin, eight-pin and 17-pin models, all of which have “EB560” imprinted on the end. Read more.

January 8, 2010 Home Improvement Books Recalled by Oxmoor House Due to Faulty Wiring Instructions; Shock or Fire Hazard to Consumers

The recall involves nine home improvement books, as listed below: Read more.

January 7, 2010 Ammonia Recalled by OnLine Packaging Due to Chemical Hazard

This recall involves Food Club Supreme Clean Clear Ammonia that is packaged in a 64 ounce white bottle with the date code 232 stenciled on the lower shoulder of the bottle. Read more.

December 30, 2009 Dehumidifiers Recalled by LG Electronics Tianjin Appliance Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

This recall involves 30 pint portable dehumidifiers sold under the brand names in the chart below. The dehumidifiers are white with a red shut-off button, controls for fan speed and humidity control and a front-loading water bucket. “Goldstar” or “Comfort-Aire” is printed on the front. The model and serial numbers are printed on the interior of the dehumidifiers and can be viewed after the water bucket is removed. Read more.

December 23, 2009 Utility Knife Recalled by Dollar Tree Due to Laceration Hazard

The utility knife is black or gray and measures about 6 inches long and about 1 ¼ inches wide. The package includes an extra blade. “Tool Bench Utility Knife” is printed on the front of the product’s packaging. “975942,” date code “93” and “UPC 639277759429” are printed on the back of the packaging. Read more.

December 22, 2009 Temperature and Pressure Relief Valves for Large Water Heaters Recalled by Watts Regulator Due to Rupture and Burn Hazards

This recall involves the one-inch 140X-9 Temperature and Pressure Relief valves, which are typically used in large water heaters for commercial buildings or possibly for large homes. The valves bear item codes 0259844 (75 psi/210°F); 0259924 (100 psi/210°F); 0259708 (150 psi/210°F); 0259925 (125 psi/210°F); and 0259930 (150 psi/210°F). The affected date codes are 0641R through 0930R. The date code is printed after the model number “M15” on a green metal tag fastened to the pressure relief valve. Read more.

December 17, 2009 Home Depot Recalls Dehumidifiers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

The dehumidifiers are beige, have four wheels, and measure 21 inches high, 13 ½ inches wide and 17 ½ inches long. “Hampton Bay” is printed on the front panel. Model HB-50 is being recalled. The model number is printed on the back interior panel. Read more.

December 8, 2009 Goodman Company Reannounces Recall of Air Conditioner/Heat Pump Units Due to Fire Hazard

The recall includes 5.0 kW Amana-brand, Comfort-Aire-brand and Century-brand Packaged Terminal Air Conditioner units with model numbers PTxxx3x50xx (Amana) and EKTxxx-150x (Comfort-Aire and Century) and serial numbers 0702112056 through 0804237539. The model and serial numbers are located on the control board plate found under the PTAC unit’s front cover. Read more.

October 15, 2009 Single Meter Sockets Recalled by Milbank Manufacturing Due to Fire and Electrocution Hazards

The single meter 200 amp/4 terminal sockets are used for underground utility meter installations. The meter socket is 20 3/4 inches high by 9 inches wide and 4 1/2 inches deep with 1 meter position. It is used by the approving utility to mount their electric meter to measure how much electricity a residence uses. It can be used for an underground residential application. The recalled model number 9090 appears on the right or left side of the installed meter socket. If not installed, model numbers U9090-O or R9090-O will appear on the label on the outside of the box. Read more.