Defective & Dangerous Products

• Lenovo ThinkPad Batteries Recalled

  Christina Cole | March 01, 2007 10:36 AM | 0 CommentsTucson, AZ

  Lenovo is recalling their lithium-ion extended life batteries that are used in their ThinkPad notebook computer due to a potential fire hazard. Approximately 100,000 battery packs were sold across the United States and an additional 105,000 worldwide.If the battery is knocked forcefully to the corner, such as a fall to the floor, the battery packcan overheat and cause a fire hazard to consumers....

• Thomasville Lamps Recalled

  Christina Cole | February 16, 2007 2:05 PM | 0 CommentsTucson, AZ

  Currey & Company has recalled approximately 2,600 Thomasville lamps. The lamp light socket has a defect that can cause electrical shock and fire hazards.To date, Currey & Company has received six reports from consumers, that the lights are tripping circuits and sparking or catching on fire. No property damage or injuries have been reported.Consumers should stop using the lamps and return them to...

• Conair Curing Irons Recalled

  Christina Cole | February 07, 2007 11:09 PM | 0 CommentsTucson, AZ

  Conair is recalling 322,000 curling irons due to electrocution and shock hazards. The handle of the curling iron can come apart exposing the line cord.The recall involves ceramic, gold-matte finish curling irons. Date codes included in the recall range from November 2005 - July 2006. Printed on the iron handle is the name "Conair."Consumers should discontinue use of the curling iron immediately...

• Farberware Corers & Fruit Slicers Recalled

  Christina Cole | December 19, 2006 9:58 PM | 0 CommentsTucson, AZ

  Approximately 200,000 Farberware Classic Series corers and fruit slicers are being recalled. The metal blade can potentially separate from the plastic handle while using, resulting in cuts to hands and fingers.The manufacturer, Lifetime Brands, has received 34 reports of the blade separating from the handle. So far there are nine reports of Consumer's receiving cuts to their fingers and...