Fires Prompt GE Front Load Washer Recall
After seven reports of flames shooting out of GE Front-Load Washing Machines and causing smoke damage, Louisville, Kentucky-based GE is issuing a recall of about 181,000 units, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
Kitchen Fire Prompts Maytag Dishwasher Recall
After 12 fires, a dishwasher fire hazard recall is being issued by Maytag Corporation, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
About 1.7 million dishwashers are affected by the recall, which is being issued because an electrical failure in the machine’s heating mechanism poses a fire hazard to homes and burn injury risk to consumers. Maytag is aware of 12 fires that resulted from the heating mechanism failing, and one of those reports involved a fire that caused extensive kitchen damage. Although no fire burn injuries have been reported, the dishwashers pose a serious burn injury hazard.
Burn Injuries Prompt Grill Recall
Several burn injury reports have prompted the recall of 4,600 Kuuma Stow and Go grills, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The hazardous grill recall was issued by Eastwind Industries, Inc., of San Leandro, California because the grills can develop a propane tank leak. This can happen if the fuel container isn’t completely threaded on the regulator during installation.
Five Fires Caused by Recalled Agio Gas Columns
Recalled Agio brand outdoor fire columns can pose a fire hazard to homes. A Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) report announced this fire hazard recall. Thousands of Patio Glow Outdoor Gas Fire Columns are being recalled by Agio International due to a potential gas leak in the connections in the column. The company is aware of five fires started by these fire columns, which are powered by propane gas.
Fireplace and Stove Remote Controls Cause House Fire
An electric fireplace and stove recall has been issued due to fire and burn hazards, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
The remote control kits for Dimplex North America brand electric fire places and stoves have a plug-in wall unit that can overheat. The company is aware of one Columbus, Ohio house fire, 19 reports of damage to property and 5,000 reports of wall plug-in units overheating.
