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Consumer Advice - Product Recalls - Electronics

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Wireless Handy Switch Recall
I just came across this link via my weekly email newsletter from Consumer Reports about a recall of Handy Switch. For safety sake thought I should share this just in case anyone here at ThriftyFun has one of these and hasn't heard this news yet:
Posted on: 11/03/2009 | 0 Feedback(s)
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Intermatic Recalls Digital Timers Due to Shock Hazard
The recalled timers can have a faulty ground connection, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
Posted on: 02/11/2009 | 0 Feedback(s)
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PC Notebook Computer Batteries Recalled Due to Fire and Burn Hazard
These lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Posted on: 11/05/2008 | 0 Feedback(s)
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DYMO Recalls Power Adapters Sold with DYMO Printers Due to Burn Hazard
The power adapters can fail, causing the printer to overheat. This can pose a burn hazard to consumers.
Posted on: 11/05/2008 | 0 Feedback(s)
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Sony Recalls Notebook Computers Due to Burn Hazard
Irregularly positioned wires near the computer's hinge and/or a dislodged screw inside the hinge can cause a short circuit and overheating. This poses a burn hazard to consumers.
Posted on: 09/12/2008 | 0 Feedback(s)
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Hewlett-Packard Co. Recalls Fax Machines Due to Fire Hazard
An internal electrical component failure can cause overheating of the product posing a risk of burn or fire.
Posted on: 07/01/2008 | 0 Feedback(s)
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Ensto Control Oy Recalls Toggle and Rotary Switches Due to Electric Shock Hazards
>When switched OFF, one electrical pole may remain energized, posing a risk of electrical shock hazard to consumers.
Posted on: 03/20/2008 | 0 Feedback(s)
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Portable Electric Heaters Recalled by Aloha Housewares Due to Fire Hazard
The portable electric heater can overheat and melt plastic parts, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Posted on: 02/21/2008 | 0 Feedback(s)
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Car Charging Units Made By The Wenzel Co. for LL Bean Air Beds Recalled Due To Injury Hazard
The batteries in the car charging unit can overheat when the car engine is running, causing the battery charging unit to burst. This can pose an injury hazard to consumers.
Posted on: 02/01/2008 | 0 Feedback(s)
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Intermatic Recalls Digital Timers Due to Electrical Shock
The recalled timers could have been wired incorrectly, which poses an electrical shock hazard to consumers.
Posted on: 01/11/2008 | 0 Feedback(s)
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