
Recall: LG Top-Loading Washing Machines Due to Risk of Injury
December 30, 2012
Name of Product: Top-Loading Washing Machines Units: About 457,000 Manufacturer: LG Electronics Inc., of South Korea Hazard: An unbalanced load can cause the washing machine to shake excessively and the drum to come loose during use, posing a risk of injury to consumers and property damage to the surrounding area. Incidents/Injuries: LG has received [...]

Recall: LG Electronics and Sears Gas Dryers For Repair Due to Fire Hazard
August 26, 2012
Name of Product: LG Electronics and Kenmore Elite® Gas Dryers Units: About 21,000 Manufacturer: LG Electronics, Inc., of South Korea Hazard: The gas valve in the recalled dryers can fail to shut off properly, continuing to heat the dryer and its contents after the drying cycle is complete. High temperatures inside and on the exterior [...]
Recall: Jerdon Style One-Cup Coffeemakers Due to Burn and Fire Hazards
April 8, 2013
Name of product: One-cup Coffeemakers Hazard: The coffeemaker can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. Consumer Contact: Jerdon Style; at (800) 223-3571, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday,or online at www.jerdonstyle.com and click on “Recall Information” at the bottom of the page for more information. Units: About 6,000 [...]

Recall: One World Technologies Ryobi Cordless Tool Battery Pack Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Name of product: Ryobi Lithium 18 V 4Ah Battery Pack Hazard: The battery pack can overheat and burst while on a charger, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. Consumer Contact: One World Technologies, at (800) 597-9624 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, ET or online at www.ryobitools.com and click on [...]

Recall: Jerdon Style One-Cup Coffeemakers Due to Burn and Fire Hazards
April 8, 2013
Name of product: One-cup Coffeemakers Hazard: The coffeemaker can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. Consumer Contact: Jerdon Style; at (800) 223-3571, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday,or online at www.jerdonstyle.com and click on “Recall Information” at the bottom of the page for more information. Units: About 6,000 [...]

Recall: BlueStar Wall Ovens by Prizer Painter Stove Works Due to Fire Hazard
February 18, 2013
Name of product: BlueStar™ residential gas wall ovens Hazard: Some of the wall ovens have been improperly installed and/or have damaged flexible gas appliance connectors, posing a fire hazard. Consumer Contact: BlueStar; at (800) 449-8691, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.bluestarcooking.com and click on “Recall” for more [...]
Is Steam the Thing? – Washers and Dryers
In this, the fourth and final segment on steam appliances, we discuss steam washers and dryers. In a washing machine, steam and water form a dynamic duo. Steam complements water in the cleaning process by keeping the fabrics soft and wrinkle-free. One patent filed by LG Electronics, the company that put out the first home [...]

Recall: One World Technologies Ryobi Cordless Tool Battery Pack Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Name of product: Ryobi Lithium 18 V 4Ah Battery Pack Hazard: The battery pack can overheat and burst while on a charger, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. Consumer Contact: One World Technologies, at (800) 597-9624 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, ET or online at www.ryobitools.com and click on [...]














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