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Consumer Product Safety Review; Spring 2003,
"Most Hazardous"
Electric:
Heating/Air Conditioning:
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Plastic Vent pipes
used in heating systems can crack or separate at the
joints and leak CO. These are being recalled and
need to be replaced. They can be identified by the
color which is gray or black and are labeled
Plexvent, Plexvent II or Ultravent
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Goldstar, General Electric and
Sears portable Dehumidifiers recalls due
to an internal electrical connection which can
overheat causing a potential fire hazard. These
units were sold in department stores between January
1999 through December 1999.
Fire
and Smoke Equipment/Alarms:
Appliances:
Miscellaneous:
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Propane Regulator Recalls
involving regulators which can leak propane, which
can result in fire or explosion. Please note that
these regulators are not the type typically used
with propane barbecue grills.
Lawnmower recalls walk-behind
lawn mowers sold under the Ariens,
Scotts, and Husqvarna brand names. The piece
attaching the blade to the mower can crack and break
off. The broken piece or the blade can be propelled
from underneath the mower, possibly injuring the
operator or a bystander.
Dangerous Brass Flexible Gas
Connectors Used on Home Appliances can
leak or break open causing a fire or explosion.
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