Recalls: Home Appliances, Maintenance and Structures

February 21, 2008 Greenheck Fan Recalls Indirect Gas Fired Furnaces Due to Risk of Fire

The recall involves Greenheck Fan Indirect Gas-Fired Furnaces models PVF, PVFH, IGX, IG, ERH and ERCH. The model name is located on the control center door or the furnace door. The furnace is either natural gas or LP gas (propane) fueled. Only units with ignition control module model number 35-615922-125 are included in the recall. Read more.


February 20, 2008 Portable Electric Heaters Recalled by Aloha Housewares Due to Fire Hazard

This recall involves electric oscillating tower heaters with the name “Aloha Breeze” printed on the top. The white heaters have model number 02044 and dates codes 06/06, 06/07, 06/08 or 06/09. Model numbers and date codes are printed on the silver label located on the back of the heater, near the bottom. Read more.


February 20, 2008 Louisville Ladder Recalls Extension Ladders Due to Fall Hazard

The recalled ladders are Type I, IA, or II extension ladders with fiberglass rails and “D” shaped aluminum rungs. The following models are included in the recall: Read more.


February 11, 2008 General Electric Recalls Gas Dryers Due to Shock Hazard

The recalled gas dryers are 42 inches tall (back with backsplash) and 27 inches wide, and were sold in white. GE gas dryers model number DWXR463GGWW with serial numbers starting with AM, TL, SL, VL, and ZL are included in this recall. To find the model and serial numbers, open the dryer door and look in the lower right corner, in the area that was covered by the door. Read more.


January 31, 2008 Campbell Hausfeld Recalls Air Compressors Following Fires

The recall involves the following Campbell Hausfeld and Husky brand air compressors: Read more.


January 29, 2008 Glue Guns Recalled by Dollar Tree Stores Due to Fire, Burn and Shock Hazards

The glue guns dispense hot glue and are intended for craft projects. The recalled glue gun is black with a yellow trigger and is approximately 4 1/2 inches from the back of the gun to the tip. Attached is a 44-inch electrical cord. "Crafters Square" and product number 818261-72 or 818261-75 are located on the guns' packaging. Read more.


January 10, 2008 A.O. Smith Recalls Exhaust Fan Electric Motors Due to Fire Hazard

The recalled electric motor is part of a residential whole-house exhaust fan that is typically mounted on the floor of an attic. The shutters of the fan are visible on the ceiling of the floor beneath the attic and must be opened and closed by the consumer. The motors were included with exhaust fans manufactured and distributed by Air Vent Inc. and Triangle Engineering of Arkansas Inc. “A.O. Smith,” the model number, and the service date code are printed on the rating plate of the motor. The recall includes model numbers S56A30A54 and S56A30A97, and service date codes 032076M – 334076M, 03207JY – 33407JY, and YB07 – YL07. Units that have a sticker indicating that the unit has been rewired are not subject to this recall. Read more.


January 9, 2008 Intermatic Recalls Digital Timers Due to Electrical Shock Hazard

This recall involves the Intermatic DT27 digital self-adjusting timer with a date code of “04B.” This product is a lamp and appliance timer and is packaged as either the “DT27C Heavy Duty Digital Timer” or the “DT27CL Time All® Digital Lamp and Appliance Self-Adjusting Timer.” The timer is white with a rounded top, and measures 3 7/8” tall by 2 3/4” wide by 1 5/8” deep. The brand name “Intermatic” is molded on the front of the timer, and the model number (“DT27”) and date code (“04B”) are printed on the back of the timer. Read more.


December 27, 2007 North American Breaker Co. Recalls Counterfeit Circuit Breakers Due to Fire Hazard

The counterfeit circuit breakers are black and are labeled as Square D QO-series models 110, 115, 120, 130, 210, 215, 220, 225, 230, 235, 240, 250, 260, 280, 1515, 1520, 2020, 2125, 315, 340, 350, 360, and 3100. Actual Square D circuit breakers have (a) the amp rating written on the handle in white paint on the front of the breaker; (b) the Square D insignia molded onto the breaker side, and; (c) a yellow chromate mounting clip with half of the top of the clip visible. If your breaker, labeled as Square D, does not match this description, it could be counterfeit. Read more.


December 20, 2007 DeWALT Recalls Cordless Drills due to Fire Hazard

This recall involves DEWALT individual cordless drills listed below: Read more.