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RCL08-53 Wireless Headset Batteries Recalled by GN Netcom Due to Fire Hazard
Toronto, ON The Electrical Safety Authority is notifying the public that GN Netcom (Canada) Inc. has announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled headsets immediately, unplug the recalled wireless headsets and call GN Netcom's toll free number to receive a replacement battery at (877) 803-6467.

http://www.esasafe.com/pdf/Recall_Notices/RCL08-53.pdf

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RCL08-54 Hewlett Packard Company Recalls Computer Batteries Due to Fire and Burn Hazard

Toronto, ON The Electrical Safety Authority is notifying the public that Hewlett-Packard Company has announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should immediately remove the recalled battery from their notebook computer and contact HP to determine if their battery is included in the recall and to request a free replacement. After removing the recalled battery from their notebook computer, consumers may use the AC adapter to power the computer until a replacement battery arrives.
http://www.esasafe.com/pdf/Recall_Notices/RCL08-54.pdf

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RCL08-55 Toshiba of Canada Limited Recalls Sony Battery Packs due to Fire Hazard
Toronto, ON The Electrical Safety Authority is notifying the public that Toshiba of Canada Limited (Toshiba Canada) has announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately. Consumerswhose Toshiba portable computers contain the subject battery packs, are eligible to receive a replacement battery pack free of charge.
For complete details please go to: http://support.toshiba.ca/support/ProductNotices/newbattery2/index.asp. If you need help with the identification process you may call the Toshiba Global Support Center, at 1 800-663-0378.
http://www.esasafe.com/pdf/Recall_Notices/RCL08-55.pdf

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RCL09-02 UL Warns of Potentially Hazardous Heat Cap
NORTHBROOK, Ill., January 9, 2009 - Underwriters Laboratories (UL) is notifying consumers and retailers that Heat Caps, manufactured by Specialife Industries, Ltd., may pose a burn hazard to consumers. This product is worn on the head by consumers and used to activate hair conditioner. These heat caps do not comply with UL safety requirements and are not eligible to bear the UL Mark. UL recommends that users stop using the product immediately and return it to the place of purchase.
http://www.esasafe.com/pdf/Recall_Notices/RCL09-02.pdf

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RCL09-03 BSH Home Appliances Corp. Recalls Dishwashers, Due to Fire Hazard

Toronto, ON The Electrical Safety Authority is notifying the public that BSH has announced a voluntary recall in Canada for the consumer products set out below. Consumers who have in their possession an affected unit should stop using the unit immediately and contact BSH to arrange for a free field repair by an authorized manufacturer representative.
http://www.esasafe.com/pdf/Recall_Notices/RCL09-03.pdf

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08-01-AL Safety tips from CSA International for the Safe Use of Cord-connected, Fan-forced Electric Space Heaters

Toronto, ON - December 2, 2008 - During the fall and winter months, space heaters are an effective way to provide temporary warmth to those involved in a profession such as construction or simply working in the garage or around the home. CSA International would like to remind consumers that all space heaters by their very design may present certain shock, fire and burn hazards when used or installed incorrectly.

http://www.esasafe.com/pdf/Safety_Alerts/08-01-AL.pdf

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RCL09-01 Streamlight Inc. Recall Flashlight Model ProPolymer 4AA LED
Toronto, ON – The Electrical Safety Authority is notifying the public that Streamlight, Inc. has announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Affected units that were purchased prior to May 2007 as identified by purchase date, should be returned to the factory for replacement. Unpackaged product can be identified by date code (mm yy) appearing on flat area in threaded portion of housing under the face cap. Visit www.streamlight.com for further information or phone 1-800-523-7488.

http://www.esasafe.com/pdf/Recall_Notices/RCL09-01.pdf

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Toronto, ON – The Electrical Safety Authority is notifying the public that Viking Range Corporation has announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using the toaster immediately, unplug it, and contact Viking to obtain information on how to receive a free replacement toaster. Consumers should call Viking at (888) 267-4460, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday or visit Viking's Web site at www.vikingrange.com.

http://www.esasafe.com/pdf/Recall_Notices/RCL09-04.pdf

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Toronto, ON – The Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) is notifying consumers about electrical safety issues associated with Serenity Spa’s sold by Hydropool Dealers in Ontario from January 2002 through December 2004. The Spa controller can overheat leading to a risk of fire. Electrical Safety Authority is requesting consumers to stop using this product immediately. Gecko and Hydropool are working collectively with ESA and the certification agency to remedy the issue. Once a solution is approved a notice will be posted on the ESA website.

http://www.esasafe.com/pdf/Safety_Alerts/09-01-AL.pdf

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Toronto, ON – The Electrical Safety Authority is notifying the public that Goodman Company has announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately and contact the manufacturer. (Goodman Company) at 1-800-366-0339 or visit Goodman Company on the WEB at www.regcen.com/ptaccord to obtain further information.

http://www.esasafe.com/pdf/Recall_Notices/RCL09-05.pdf

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NORTHBROOK, Ill., January 26, 2009 - Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL) is notifying consumers that extension cords, identified below, bear a counterfeit UL Mark for the United States and Canada. These extension cords have not been evaluated for safety by UL and are not eligible to bear the UL Mark. UL recommends that users stop using the product immediately and return it to the place of purchase.

http://www.esasafe.com/pdf/Recall_Notices/RCL09-06.pdf

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NORTHBROOK, Ill., February 5, 2009 - Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL) is notifying manufacturers that capacitors marked (CT) bear a counterfeit UL Recognition Mark for the United States and Canada. UL recommends manufacturers stop purchasing and stop using the product immediately and return it to the place of purchase. Manufacturers of UL certified products that have used this counterfeit device should report this to UL at https://www.ul.com/consumers/conproddb.cfm.

http://www.esasafe.com/pdf/Recall_Notices/RCL09-07.pdf

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Toronto, ON – The Electrical Safety Authority is notifying the public that Thomas Lighting Canada has announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should contact Thomas Lighting Canada; Joe Lamanna & Raymond Elkington @905-294-9570 Ext. 7226 for Joe & 7406 for Ray. Address 189 Bullock Drive, Markham, Ontario L3P-1W4.
http://www.esasafe.com/pdf/Recall_Notices/RCL09-08.pdf

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Toronto - In cooperation with CSA International, Intermatic Inc. of Spring Grove, IL, today announced the voluntary recall of approximately 200,000 DT17 Series heavy duty timers (approximately 23,000 of them were sold in Canada in packages marked as model “DT17C70"). The digital timers have an internal grounding contact that may be misaligned. In some circumstances, this misalignment could allow for an intermittent contact with the ground pin of a three-prong plug of a product plugged into the timer’s receptacle. This could pose a potential shock hazard should there be a failure of the product that is plugged into the timer.
Consumers should stop using the recalled digital timers immediately and call Intermatic Inc. at 1-800-704-3595 anytime for instructions on how to obtain a replacement for the defective units, visit the Intermatic web site at www.intermatic.com, or write to Intermatic Inc., c/o Technical Service, at 7777 Winn Road, Spring Grove, IL 60081.

http://www.esasafe.com/pdf/Recall_Notices/RCL09-09.pdf

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Northbrook, Ill., February 19, 2009 - Underwriters Laboratories (UL) is notifying consumers and retailers that cord sets manufactured by Exito Electronics Co. Ltd. bear a label with an unauthorized UL Mark. These cord sets do not comply with UL's safety requirements and may pose a risk of shock or fire. UL recommends that consumers stop using the product immediately and return it to the place of purchase.

http://www.esasafe.com/pdf/Recall_Notices/RCL09-10.pdf

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Northbrook, Ill., February 20, 2009 - Underwriters Laboratories (UL) is notifying consumers that compact fluorescent lamps, identified below, bear a counterfeit UL Mark for the United States and Canada. The products also have a counterfeit EMC mark. These lamps have not been evaluated for safety by UL and are not eligible to bear the UL Mark. UL recommends that consumers stop using the product immediately and return it to the place of purchase.

http://www.esasafe.com/pdf/Recall_Notices/RCL09-11.pdf

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The Maytag Corporation has recalled several different models of Side by Side and Top Freezer Refrigerators. The recall involves certain Maytag®, Jenn-Air®, Amana®, Admiral®, Magic Chef®, Performa by Maytag® and Crosley® brand side-by-side and top freezer refrigerators.

The number of affected units is approximately 65,000 in Ontario and approximately 193,500 in Canada. An electrical failure in the relay, the component that turns on the refrigerator’s compressor, can cause overheating and pose a serious fire hazard. For the affected Models, product descriptions, please view the attached Recall notification.

To date, there have been two incidents and no injuries have been reported in Canada. Outside of Canada, Maytag has received 41 reports of refrigerator relay ignition, including 16 reports of property damage ranging from smoke to extensive kitchen damage.

Consumers should immediately contact Maytag to determine if their refrigerator is included in the recall and to schedule a free in-home repair. Consumers should not return the refrigerator to the retailer where it was purchased. For more information, contact Maytag Corporation toll-free at 1-866-533-9817 anytime, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.repair.maytag.com.