Mill Bay Fire Department - Consumer Alerts & Product Recalls

Other Consumer Alert / Product Recall Web Links Last update - Sept 5th 2009 CBC - Recalls and Advisories Ontario - Office of the Fire Marshal www.Recalls.gov
	Health Canada recalls Black & Decker Coffee Makers Due to Burn Hazard The coffeemaker can overheat or melt, posing a burn hazard to consumers. There have been approximately 46 reports of melting or fire, with 16 having alleged property damage. Official Recall notice

	Wal-Mart Announces Recall Expansion of Durabrand DVD Players Due to Fire Hazard: Hazard: The DVD player’s circuit board can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. Wal-Mart has received 14 reports of DVD players overheating, seven of which have resulted in fires that caused property damage. Official Recall notice

	Some Kenmore and Frigidaire stoves recalled: Depending on the model, the surface heating elements can: 1) turn on spontaneously without being switched on; 2) fail to turn off after being switched off; 3) heat to different temperatures than those selected by unit controls. These situations pose risks of fire and burns to users. Official recall notice

	Pur-Lite Compact Florescent Lights: Several fire departments across the country have received consumer complaints about Pur-Lite 15 watt CFLs smoking and even catching fire. Most reports state that these light bulbs were purchased at Canadian Tire. These potentially dangerous episodes have been reported to the CSA.

	Chicago Electric 500 Watt Halogen Shop Light: These lights may overheat and pose a risk of fire and electrical shock. *Consumers should stop using these lights Immediately.*

	Danby Dehumidifier: Danby Products Limited of Guelph, Ontario, announces the voluntary recall in Canada of approximately 19,500 units of model SDR204 dehumidifier. Danby has received four (4) reports of incidents of concern, one of which may include an alleged fire. The internal wiring can short-circuit and ignite, posing a fire hazard since the plastic enclosure may not meet the flame test requirements of the appropriate safety standard. No injuries have been reported.

	Kenmore and Kenmore Elite Coffee Makers: The wiring in the coffee maker can overheat, posing burn and fire hazards to consumers. Sears has received 20 reports of coffee makers overheating, including 12 fires, causing damage to counter tops, cabinet damage, and plastic melting on the floor. No injuries have been reported. This recall involves 12-cup Kenmore coffee makers sold in black, white, and red with the following model numbers: 100.80006 (black), 100.81006 (white), and 100.82006 (red). The recall also involves 12-cup Kenmore Elite coffee makers with thermal carafe (model number 100.90007) and 14-cup Kenmore Elite coffee makers (model number 100.90006).

	Kenmore Wall Ovens: During extended broiling, gas can build in the oven cavity and escape when the oven door is opened. This poses a burn and possible fire hazard to consumers. *Incidents/Injuries:* Electrolux has received 16 reports of incidents involving gas build-up, including flames escaping from the oven door, burns to the hands and face and singed hair.

	IMS Car Chargers used with Halogen Spotlights: The car charger is incompatible with the spotlight's battery, which can cause it to overcharge inside a vehicle and pose a fire or burn hazard to consumers. IMS has received two reports of incidents of spotlights overheating while being charged with the car charger. No injuries have been reported. The recalled 12V DC car charger was sold with the Power Systems Plus/UST 3 Million Candlepower Spotlight with model number HSLR30S. The spotlight is black and blue and has a sticker on each side that reads "3 Million Candle Power." "HSLR30S" is printed on the instruction manual and on the packaging.