- Designs Direct Recalls Rooster-Themed Lamps Sold Exclusively at Fred's Inc. Due to Risks of Shock and FireOn February 7, 2012, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commissioned announced a voluntary recall of Living Traditions 21-inch Rooster Lamps sold at Fred's Inc. stores nationwide between October 2011 and November 2011 for about $20. The electrical cord can fray near the base of the lamp, posing a fire or shock hazard to consumers. […]
- Fire Concerns Prompt York International to Reannounce Recall of Gas Furnaces for Manufactured HomesOn February 3, 2012, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commissioned announced a voluntary recall of Coleman Evcon and Red T Gas Furnaces for manufactured homes. The furnace can overheat and cause the heat-exchanger to crack and create openings that allow flames to be exposed. When this happens, drywall and other nearby combustibles are exposed to the flames, […]
- Konica Minolta Printers, HP Fax Machines Recalled Due to Fire and HazardsOn February 2, 2012, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commissioned announced recalls for: 1) Konica Minolta Magicolor 4750DN, Magicolor 3730DN, Bizhub C35 and Bizhub C35P printers and 2) Hewlett-Packard (HP) 1040 and 1050 fax machines. […]
Photograph by: Thomas E. Franklin The Bergen Record