Maytag Corp. announced voluntary recalls of 1,170 built-in Jenn-Air model JGD8348CDP downdraft gas cooktops. The recalled cooktops have switches located too close to the gas tubing leading to the grill burner. Electrical arcing can cause the tubing to leak gas and ignite, resulting in a fire hazard to consumers. Maytag has received four reports of cooktops catching fire during use as a result of a gas leak. There have been no reports of injuries.The Jenn-Air model JGD8348CDP downdraft gas cooktops have serial numbers xxxxxxxEA through xxxxxxxER. . The model name and serial number are printed on a label on the vent fan housing, which is visible in the cabinet under the cooktop. Consumers should immediately stop using the grill or burners activated by the two left hand controls until the repair is completed. The center and right hand burners can be used. Customers who have purchased one of these recalled cooktops should contact Maytag to schedule a free, in-home repair. Contact Maytag Corp. at (888) 330-3810 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday
 

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King of Fans Inc.; Maxi-Heat™ Electric Oil-Filled Radiator Heater; Welds in the heating fins can break, allowing oil to leak. This poses a burn and fall hazard to consumers. The portable electric radiator-style heaters have seven fins, one of which has the control panel attached to it. The units are gray with a black control panel. “Maxi-Heat™” is printed below the handle indentation on the control panel. The model number 70030 and date codes 0705 and 0805 are printed on the UL label on the lower right side of the control panel. Consumers should immediately stop using these heaters and unplug them. Return the recalled heaters to a Home Depot store for a full refund. For additional information, contact King of Fans toll-free at (866) 443-1291 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Monday through Friday

Toshiba America Consumer Products LLC; DVD Home Theater System; A problem in the system’s circuit board could pose a fire hazard. This recall involves the Toshiba 5-Disk DVD Home Theater System, model number SD-C67HT. The model number can be found on the front of the DVD Player/Receiver to the right of the word “Toshiba.”  If you have not been contacted, please contact Toshiba at the phone number or Web site address listed below. Upon return of the product, the firm will provide a refund of $440.39. Call Toshiba America Consumer Products LLC at (877) 290-6064 between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday

GE Consumer & Industrial; GE Monogram® 36-inch and 48-inch Professional Gas Ranges; These ranges were manufactured with a design flaw that can cause an electrical arc between the wiring and adjacent gas supply tubes at two locations in the control housing of the range, posing a fire hazard.  Models ZDP48N6RH1SS, ZDP48L6RH1SS, ZDP48N4GH1SS, ZDP48L4GH1SS, ZDP48N6DH1SS, ZDP48L6DH1SS, ZDP36N4DH1SS, and ZDP36L4DH1SS. The recalled ranges have serial numbers starting with DG, FG, GG, HG, LG, MG, RG, SG, TG, VG, ZG, AH, DH, FH, GH, HH, LH, MH, RH, SH. To find the model and serial number, look underneath the top ledge (also called the “bull nose”), above the range controls. Customers who have purchased one of these recalled ranges should contact GE to schedule a free, in-home repair.  call the Recall Hotline at (866) 696-7583 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. ET on Saturdays

CFM Corporation; Legacy Propane Infrared Plaque Heaters ; Carbon monoxide hazard. A non-specification gasket around the heating plaques could allow heater carbon monoxide emissions to leak into the area in which the heater is being used.  Model numbers are listed here.  A picture of product is shown here. Stop using the heater and immediately contact CFM to arrange for a refund of the purchase price or replacement of the product with an equivalent unit. CFM Corporation toll-free at (866) 333-4833 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

Meco Corp; Aussie™ Gas Grills; The regulators on these gas grills, the component that controls the amount of gas released to the burner, can leak propane when the propane cylinder is connected and open, and the grill is not in use. This poses a risk of fire and burn injuries. Model numbers are listed here.  A picture of the product is shown here. Consumers should immediately stop using the grill and contact Meco for instructions on receiving a replacement regulator assembly. Call Meco toll-free at (800) 251-7558 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday

Thane International Inc; Perfect Air Ultra™ Air Purifiers; An overheating capacitor in these air purifiers can cause arcing in a connecting wire which poses the risk of fire. A picture of product is shown here. Consumers should stop using the air purifiers immediately and contact Thane for instructions on how to return them and receive a coupon for credit toward other Thane products. Call Thane toll-free at (800) 895-0986 anytime

Ultravent-brand plastic vent pipes used to vent home heating systems; Manufacturer Pulls Out of Recall Program. read story here.

International Comfort Products LLC; Certain “Packaged Gas Electric” heating and cooling units, or “Gas-Packs” ; The unit's control board can ignite and, in certain units, can result in the ignition of flammable material adjacent to the unit.  Affected models begin with PGC, PGF, PGS, GPFM, GPSM, or GPCM. Consumers with recalled units will receive a free replacement control board and capacitor installed. contact ICP at (800) 649-4706 anytime,

A.O. Smith Water Products Co; 75-Gallon Propane Gas Water Heaters; The water heaters can accumulate soot on the burners, posing a fire hazard. Model Numbers listed here. A picture of product is shown here. Contact A. O. Smith to arrange for installation of free repair. A.O. Smith toll-free at (866) 880-4661 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Monday through Friday

Greenheck Fan Corp; Greenheck Sidewall, Rooftop and Centrifugal Inline Ventilation Units; LUX 3/8-inch spinlock bolts supplied with these units may not have been properly heat treated, which can result in the bolts breaking. Bolt failure during lifting for rooftop installation or after installation could cause the unit or components to fall and injure bystanders. Affected model numbers are RBU, RBUMO, RDU, RB/R, SB/S, and BSU 360-420 with serial numbers 04HXXXXX through 05DXXXXX. A picture of product is shown here. LUX spinlock bolts in affected units will be replaced at no cost to the end user. Greenheck at (800) 931-6579 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday

Maytag Corp; Maytag Front-Loading Washing Machines; If the front-load washer is operated at maximum load capacity, the spinner could malfunction and break apart, posing a safety risk to consumers. Model number MAH9700 and a serial number from 10188468GA through 11683946GJ. A picture of product is shown here. Consumers should use care not to exceed the listed capacity of their machines, and should contact Maytag for a free in-home service call to replace the washer's control board. contact Maytag at (800) 462-9267 anytime.

W.C. Wood Company Inc; Automatic Defrost Upright Freezers and All-Refrigerators; The defrost heater coil can become exposed inside the units, which poses a potential shock hazard to consumers. In some cases the exposed heater wire can also melt, or burn the unit’s interior plastic food liner. Model numbers listed here. A picture of product shown here. Consumers should contact W.C. Wood Co. to arrange for a free in-home repair. W.C. Wood toll-free at (866) 493-3314

Robertshaw Controls Co; Robertshaw R110 Series Gas Control Valves; Screws on some water heater valves could break. If this happens, gas could leak from the valve, which poses a risk of gas explosion and fire.  A picture of product is shown here. Consumers that believe they may have an affected water heater, please click on www.robertshaw.com. Have the model and serial numbers of your water heater ready.  Robertshaw at (888) 225-1071 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET , Monday through Saturday

Brinkmann Corporation; Brinkmann-brand and Charmglow-brand Gas Grills manufactured by Brinkmann; The regulators on these gas grills, the component that controls the amount of gas released to the burner, could leak gas when attached to certain liquid propane tanks. This poses a risk of fire and burn injuries. Only grills that have regulators with the name “GDA” are affected by this recall. Consumers with grills that have the “GDA” regulator should contact Brinkmann to receive a free repair kit or replacement hose regulator assembly. Brinkmann toll-free at (800) 675-5301 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.

Nexgrill Industries Inc; Charmglow® Gas Grills; Sold exclusively at Home Depot.  The hose connecting the propane tank with the manifold can run up too close to the firebox. The heat from the firebox can damage the hose, causing it to leak gas. The release of gas creates a fire risk that could cause injury and property damage. A picture of product is shown here. Consumers should stop using the gas grill and contact Nexgrill Customer Service to receive a free, self-installation repair kit. Nexgrill toll-free at (888) 568-9888 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday

The Coleman Company, Inc; Coleman® Gas Grills and Patio Heaters; The regulators on these products can leak propane when the propane cylinder is turned on and the product is not in use. This can pose a fire or explosion hazard. A picture of product is shown here. Consumers should stop using the grills and heaters immediately and contact Coleman for a free replacement regulator assembly. Once the regulator is replaced, the grill or heater may be used. Coleman Company, Inc. toll-free at (866) 584-8587 anytime.


Tile Perfect, a division of Roanoke Companies Group Inc; Stand’n Seal “Spray-On” Grout Sealer; The product’s odor is not chemically pungent enough to force consumers to minimize their exposure to the fumes. Consumers overexposed to these fumes can experience respiratory-related illness. All cans with date/lot codes starting with the following six digits are included in the recall: A20985; A30985; A10995; A20995; A30995; A11015; A21015; A31015; A11025; A21445; A31445; A11455; A21455; A31455; A11465; A21465. A picture of product is shown here.  Consumers should not use the aerosol product and return it to the Home Depot for a full refund. For more information, consumers can contact Tile Perfect Division at (800) 552-6225 Ext. 2572 between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm ET Monday through Friday

Nexgrill Industries Inc; Jenn-Air Model 720-0100 Natural Gas Outdoor Gas Grills; A hose connecting the natural gas source to the grill’s main manifold may not have been supplied with these grills. Without this hose, the gas would be emitted into the air, creating a potential fire hazard. Consumers should not use the grill until the main burner hose is provided. A picture of product is shown here. Consumers without a connecting hose should not use these grills, and contact Nexgrill to obtain a free hose. Registered consumers have received a notification of this recall. Nexgrill toll free at (800) 554-5799 between 9 a.m. 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.

Kadant Composites Inc; GeoDeck™ Decking and Railing Materials; When the decking or railing material is exposed to hot temperatures and sunlight, it can prematurely degrade. The degraded material could break, posing a fall hazard to consumers. A picture of product is shown here. Consumers should check their GeoDeck™ decking materials for visible cracks on the surface and check to see if the surface can be easily scratched with a fingernail or the corner of a credit card. If the deck/rail is degrading, contact GeoDeck™ customer service to receive replacement decking and/or railing materials.  GeoDeck™ customer service at (800) 545-1710 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

DESA Heating Products; “Vanguard” and “FMI” Compact Fireplaces; The burner tube connection to the gas valve can leak gas when the main burner is on. This leaking gas can ignite, causing a minor flare-up, which could cause nearby combustibles to ignite. model names and number: Vanguard (VMH10TPC & VMH10TNC) and FMI (EFS10TPA & EFS10TNA). A picture of product is shown here.  Consumers should stop using this fireplace immediately and contact your retailer to schedule a free repair. If consumers have any questions concerning this recall, they should contact their local retailer or DESA. DESA toll-free at (866) 279-3225 between 7:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday

Tecumseh Power Co; Lawn Tractors; The axles on these lawn tractors can crack and break if subject to extreme load amounts. Should the axle break, it could cause a loss of control and result in injuries to the rider. Model numbers listed here. A picture of product is shown here. Consumers should immediately stop using their lawn tractor, and contact Tecumseh for assistance in identifying affected units, and free repair if necessary. Tecumseh toll-free at (888) 271-4048 between 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday

Sears, Roebuck and Co; LG and Kenmore Elite® Trio™ Three-Door Refrigerators; Problem: A faulty component in the condenser fan motor can short circuit. This could cause the condenser fan motor to overheat, posing a potential fire hazard to consumers. Model numbers listed here.  A picture of product is shown here.  Consumers should contact Sears or LG to arrange for a free in-home repair. LG toll-free at (888) 294-5782 or Sears at (800) 659-7026 between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m. CT Monday through Saturday

Jøtul North America; Jøtul Gas-Fired Stoves; Movement or misplacement of the stove’s burner can allow propane gas to settle in the heater, resulting in delayed ignition. The delayed ignition could shatter the door glass and pose a laceration hazard to consumers. GF 100 DV II Nordic QT model and GF 200 DV II Lillehammer. A picture of product is shown here. Consumers should stop using their LP fueled stoves immediately, shut off the gas supply and contact their Jøtul dealers to make arrangements for a free repair. Consumers with recalled units are being personally contacted by dealers who sold the products. Consumers who think that they have recalled units and who have not yet been contacted, should call their dealer for information. Jøtul toll-free at (877) 451-1048 extension 108 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday

Shindaiwa Inc; Shindaiwa Gas-Powered Professional Hedge Trimmers; The heat from the hedge trimmer’s muffler can damage the fuel tank, cause a fuel leak and create a fire hazard. recall includes all single and double-sided gas-powered professional hedge trimmer models DH231 and HT231 with serial numbers 1010000 through 5050000. A picture of product is shown here. Consumers should stop using these hedge trimmers immediately and contact an authorized Shindaiwa dealer to have a new fuel tank and heat shield assembly installed free of charge. Shindaiwa toll-free at (800) 521-7733 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday

Ethan Allen; American Impressions and New Country Rectangular Dining Tables; These dining room tables can be missing sufficient stability blocks that could result in the table collapsing. Consumers should stop using the dining table and inspect the underside of the table. Consumers who purchased a recalled table are asked to contact the Ethan Allen Recall Center. Ethan Allen will schedule a service appointment and take corrective action. Ethan Allen Recall Center at (888) 339-9398 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

PBteen; Glass Knobs on Chez Moi Furniture Collection; The glass knobs can break when over-tightened or when pressure is applied, exposing a sharp edge. A picture of product is shown here. Consumers who believe they have the affected furniture can call PBteen at 1-866-472-3010, Sunday through Saturday, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. PT

Heat & Glo; HEAT-N-GLO® Gem 36 and Gem 42 gas fireplaces; Gas in the fireplace can accumulate prior to burner ignition. When ignition takes place, it can cause the glass window to shatter and create a risk of burns or lacerations from broken glass. The recall involves all HEAT-N-GLO® Gem 36 and Gem 42 direct vent gas fireplaces. A picture of product is shown here.  Consumers should stop using the fireplaces immediately and contact Heat & Glo to make arrangements for a free repair. Heat & Glo at (800) 215-5152 between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m. CT Monday through Friday

Maytag Corp; Hoover Self-Propelled Upright Vacuum Cleaners; The recalled vacuums have defective on-off switches that can overheat the handle and toolholder areas of the vacuum, resulting in a fire hazard. Model numbers listed here. A picture of product is shown here. Consumers should stop using the recalled product immediately and contact Maytag to obtain the name and address of the nearest Hoover repair center to schedule a free repair. Maytag Corp. toll-free at (800) 250-6075 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

Lithonia Lighting; High Intensity Discharge (HID) light fixtures with acrylic lenses and/or reflectors; A component in the light fixture can leak fluid, which can degrade the acrylic lenses and reflectors, causing them to crack and fall. Falling pieces of acrylic can injure someone below the fixture. A picture of product is shown here. Building owners and managers with recalled fixtures should contact Lithonia to verify that the fixtures are included in the recall and to arrange for a replacement of the fixture or faulty component. Lithonia Lighting toll-free at (866) 345-1194 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday

Ginger; The Ginger® Kubic®, K2® and Surface™ Bathroom Light Fixtures; The glass shades can separate from the light fixture, posing a risk that a consumer could be cut by the broken glass if the shade were to fall and break. A picture of product is shown here. Contact Ginger® to receive free replacement shades. Ginger® toll free at (800) 842-4872 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday

Whirlpool Corporation; Whirlpool® and Kenmore® brand dishwashers; An electrical defect within the dishwashers’ wash motor wiring poses a risk of the motor overheating and possibly catching fire. Model numbers listed here. A picture of product is shown here.  Consumers with one of these dishwashers should immediately stop using it, disconnect the electric supply by shutting off the fuse or circuit breaker controlling it, and inform all users of the dishwasher not to use it due to the risk of fire. Whirlpool Corporation toll free at (866) 769-7260 anytime.

GE Consumer & Industrial; General Electric Built-in Dishwashers; These dishwashers have a connector that can short-circuit and overheat during normal use, posing a fire hazard to consumers. Models GSD5500G, GSD5560G, GSD5800G, GSD5900G, GSD5960G, EDW3000G, and EDW3060G, with serial numbers with the first letter A through T and the second letter G, or the serial letters VF. A picture of product is shown here. Consumers should immediately stop using the dishwasher and contact GE to arrange for their dishwashers to be repaired free of charge.  GE at (800) 804-9802 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday.

Sea Gull Lighting Products; Ceiling Light Fixtures; Due to a manufacturing defect in a component part, the light fixture could fall and strike a person beneath the light fixture. The fixture also poses a laceration risk if the lamp breaks. Only models 31021-794, 31022-794, 66022-794, 5217-02, 5217-746 and 5217-786 are included in the recall. A picture of product is shown here.  Consumers should contact Sea Gull Lighting to receive instructions on having the recalled ceiling light fixtures repaired by a licensed electrician. Gull Lighting at (800) 347-5483 between 7 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

BISSELL Homecare Inc; BISSELL upright carpet deep cleaners; The carpet cleaner’s metal upper handle can pose an electric shock hazard to consumers. Model numbers are listed here. A picture of product is shown here. Consumers should stop using the carpet cleaners immediately and contact BISSELL for the location of the nearest service center to receive a free inspection and if necessary, repair. BISSELL toll-free at (866) 860-2392 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

Trane and American Standard; Trane and American Standard Gas-Electric heating/cooling units; A gas leak can occur if there is a crack in the gas valve body near the inlet pipe connection. A build-up of gas in the burner compartment of the unit could occur, which could be ignited by an internal spark. A picture of product is shown here. Trane/American Standard toll-free at (888) 556-0125 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday

Country Home Products; DR®Leaf and Lawn Vacuum; These leaf and lawn vacuums have a plastic elbow and blower exit adaptor that is connected to the top of the shredding chamber. The plastic can crack allowing stones, large sticks, and other material to puncture the plastic. This creates the possibility that pieces of plastic or other debris can fly upward toward bystanders or the operator. When this occurs, the potential for personal injury or property damage exists. This is more prone to occur when the outside temperatures are below 35 degrees. A picture of product is shown here.  Country Home Products toll-free at (877) 405-7464 between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, and between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Saturday.

Emerson Tool Co; Ridgid® 16-Gallon; The air intake shield may be missing. Consumers can suffer lacerations if they come into contact with the intake blower wheel. Model WD16650 2-In-1 Blower Vac. A picture of product is shown here.  If the air intake shield is missing, consumers should stop using their vacuum and contact the firm for a free repair kit. Emerson Tool Co. at (800) 372-7759 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.

Royal Appliance; Dirt Devil® Sweeper Vac; The vacuum’s rotor can lock and overheat during use causing a smoke and fire hazard. Model Number M083000 with the Plant Code J. A picture of product is shown here.  Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact Dirt Devil® to receive a free replacement. Dirt Devil® toll-free at (800) 321-1134 anytime.

 

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2008:

Gecko Alliance Recalls Electronic Spa Controls Used on Serenity Spas Due to Fire Hazard

Gecko Alliance of Quebec, Canada , is voluntarily recalling about 1,670 Serenity Spa Hot Tubs. The hot tub’s spa control can overheat, posing a fire hazard. 04/01/08 Find out more...

Goodman Manufacturing Co. Recalls Heating and Cooling Units Due to Fire Hazard

Goodman Manufacturing Co. L.P., of Houston, Texas, is voluntarily recalling about 1,000 Package Gas-Electric Heating and Cooling Units. The serial plates on the units contain inaccurate information that could result in the use of undersized installation wiring, posing a fire hazard. Find out more here online

04/03/08