Recalls - 06.22.12
GAS RANGES
Frigidaire is recalling Self-Clean Gas Ranges sold exclusively at Lowe’s stores nationwide from February 2012 to March 2012.
There can be a delayed ignition on the bake/broil features of the oven, posing a fire hazard.
This recall involves Frigidaire Gas Ranges Model # LGGF3043KFM with serial numbers within the following range: VF20457216 to VF20457555.
The model and serial numbers are located near the base of the range just below the bottom right portion of the oven door.
Consumers should contact Frigidaire at 888.360.8556 between 9 AM and 5 PM ET Monday through Friday or visit www.selfcleangasrangerecall.com to arrange for a free in-home service and repair.
SPACE HEATERS
Big Lots is recalling Portable Space Heater and Portable Oscillating Space Heater sold exclusively at their stores nationwide from September 2010 to March 2012.
The heaters can overheat and melt, posing a fire or electric shock hazard.
This recall is of two models of 1500 watt Climate Keeper ceramic heaters.
Both models have a fan, two dials on top, a wire mesh panel in front and the name “Climate Keeper” and a label on the bottom with the model numbers FH107A or PTC-902T and ETL 3130679.
Consumers should return the item to a Big Lots store for a full refund.
Consumers can also contact Big Lots at 866.244.5687 between 9 AM through 5 PM ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.biglots.com.
AIR MOVERS
EDIC is recalling air movers/blowers sold nationwide from January 2003 to September 2011.
The air mover/blower’s internal electrical capacitor can fail and overheat, posing a fire hazard.
This recall involves air movers/blowers that are used to dry floors in homes and other buildings.
“Aqua Dri” is printed on the top of some of the air movers.
Model “3004AD” or model “3004ADxxx” with additional letters.is printed on the serial number plate on the back of the units.
Users should contact EDIC at 888.289.8720 between 8:30 AM through 4 PM PT Monday through Friday or visit www.EDIC.USA.com for a free repair kit.
CEILING LIGHT FIXTURES
Thomas Lighting is recalling ceiling flush mount light fixtures sold nationwide from July 2010 to July 2011.
The fixture’s socket wire insulation can degrade, leading to charged wires becoming exposed, causing electricity to pass to the metal canopy of the fixture.
This poses a fire and electric shock hazard.
This recall involves 28 different models of ceiling flush-mounted light fixtures manufactured between June 01, 2010 through November 25, 2010 with a diameter ranging from 7.5” to 13”.
Although the manufacturer’s name, the fixture model number and production date can be found on a printed label on the ceiling-side of the fixture’s metal canopy, consumers are advised not to remove the metal canopy from the ceiling in order to access this label.
Consumers should contact Thomas Lighting at 800.764.0756 between 9 AM and 5 PM ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.thomaslighting.com to arrange for a free in-home repair of the fixtures by a qualified electrician.
OUTDOOR LANTERNS
Bel Air Lighting is recalling outdoor wall mount lanterns sold nationwide from June 2006 to May 2012.
An electrical short circuit can occur in the lanterns’ internal wiring, posing a risk of fire, burn and electric shock.
This recall involves outdoor wall-mount lanterns made of cast aluminum in a rust color with beveled glass.
The lanterns have item number 253366 or 44181.
Part number “E194303” is printed on the base plate and on a label affixed to one of the light sockets.
Consumers should contact Bel Air Lighting at 888.770.7018 between 7 AM and 6 PM CT Monday through Friday, or visit www.regcen.com/belairlighting for a free replacement lantern.
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