Appliances

Hoover is recalling 142,000 WindTunnel Canister vacuums because the power cord can short circuit, posing fire and shock hazards. The Consumer Product Safety Commission says Hoover has received 69 reports of overheating or electrical malfunction, including one report of fire and smoke damage, two reports of carpet damage, and one minor injury (a blister). The [...]

Sunbeam is recalling about 5,700 convertible irons it sold last year after receiving 17 reports of irons overheating and three reports of irons catching on fire, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. No injuries have been reported. A “wiring issue” has been determined to be the cause. The recall affects the Sunbeam Convertible Iron, [...]

Nearly 200,000 GE brand and CEM Professional Series brand portable dehumidifiers are being recalled because a compressor assembly can short circuit, posing a fire hazard, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Fourteen incidents involving smoke and fumes have been reported, including 8 fires, six of which involved property damage. No injuries have been reported. [...]

Fagor America is recalling about 1,400 refrigerators because their control board can overheat, posing a fire hazard. The Spain-based company, with offices in Lyndhurst, NJ, says it has received 19 reports, including two fires resulting in damage to the refrigerator and property. No injuries have been reported. The recall affects 24-in. wide units in stainless [...]

Walmart is recalling about 2.2 million electric space heaters sold since 2001 because they can overheat, posing a fire hazard. The Bentonville, AR-based retailer has received 21 reports, including 11 reports of property damage outside of the heater itself and four reports of injuries. Three injuries required medical attention for minor burns and smoke inhalation. [...]