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CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving OCTROT Electric Throws & Blankets
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert:
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Name of Product: OCTROT Electric Throws and Blankets
Hazard: The electrical cord on the recalled throws and blankets can detach and ignite, posing a risk of serious injury or death from fire, burn and shock hazards.
Remedy: Refund
Recall Date: July 30, 2026
Units: About 178,000
Consumer Contact: OCTROT toll-free at 800-928-1807 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at OctrotRecall@gmail.com or online at www.Octroct.com/recall for more information.
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WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert:
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Name of Product: OCTROT Electric Throws and Blankets
Hazard: The electrical cord on the recalled throws and blankets can detach and ignite, posing a risk of serious injury or death from fire, burn and shock hazards.
Remedy: Refund
Recall Date: July 30, 2026
Units: About 178,000
Consumer Contact: OCTROT toll-free at 800-928-1807 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at OctrotRecall@gmail.com or online at www.Octroct.com/recall for more information.
Recall Details
Description:This recall involves OCTROT-branded electrical throws and blankets. The sherpa, heated throws and blankets were sold in gray and yellow, white with gray, white with yellow, white with blue and white with red; and in five sizes: 50 inches by 62 inches, 50 inches by 60 inches, 62 inches by 84 inches, 64 inches by 84 inches and 84 inches by 90 inches. The throws and blankets have a white controller with five temperature settings. The controller's cord has two or four small holes at the lower connection point where it connects to the controller. The brand name and model number OCT-5060, OCT-5062, OCT-6248, OCT-7284 or OCT-8490 are printed on the product packaging.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled throws and blankets immediately and contact OCTROT for a full refund. Consumers will be asked to destroy the throws and blankets by unplugging the electrical cord and cutting it in half, and to send a photo of the destroyed product, showing the cut electrical cord, to OctrotRecall@gmail.com. Consumers should then dispose of the destroyed recalled products.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received 555 reports of blankets or throws melting, sparking and smoking, resulting in 27 fires and 15 burn or electrical shock injuries.
Sold Online At: Amazon.com from August 2021 through December 2025 for between $40 and $60.
Retailer: Hangzhouyuefangjiajuyongpinyouxiangongsi, dba OCTROT, of China
Manufactured In: China
Recall number: 26-652
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Original text here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Heated-Sherpa-Throws-and-Blankets-Recalled-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards-Sold-on-Amazon-by-OCTROT
CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving OCOOPA Rechargeable Hand Warmers
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert:
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Name of Product: OCOOPA Rechargeable Hand Warmers
Hazard: The lithium-ion battery in the recalled hand warmers can overheat and ignite, posing a risk of serious injury or death from fire and burn hazards.
Remedy: Refund
Recall Date: July 30, 2026
Units: About 1.5 million
Consumer Contact: OCOOPA Direct by email at ocooparecalls@ocoopa.cc or online at https://www.ocoopa.com/pages/product-recalls or www.ocoopa.com and click on "Product Recall" at the top of the page for more information.
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WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert:
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Name of Product: OCOOPA Rechargeable Hand Warmers
Hazard: The lithium-ion battery in the recalled hand warmers can overheat and ignite, posing a risk of serious injury or death from fire and burn hazards.
Remedy: Refund
Recall Date: July 30, 2026
Units: About 1.5 million
Consumer Contact: OCOOPA Direct by email at ocooparecalls@ocoopa.cc or online at https://www.ocoopa.com/pages/product-recalls or www.ocoopa.com and click on "Product Recall" at the top of the page for more information.
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Description: The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Shenzhen Street Cat Technology Co., Ltd., dba OCOOPA Direct, of China, are announcing the recall of OCOOPA Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery hand warmers. The lithium-ion battery in the recalled hand warmers can overheat and ignite, posing a risk of serious injury or death from fire and burn hazards.
OCOOPA Direct has received 1,480 reports of hand warmers overheating, resulting in 15 fires and 350 burn injuries, including the death of an 83-year-old consumer in San Diego, California in February 2026.
This recall involves OCOOPA-branded rechargeable lithium-ion battery hand warmers, models UT3053, UT3056, ZLS-118, ZLS-118S, ZLS-118D, H01 and H01(PD.) The dual-sided, rechargeable hand warmers were sold in varying colors and designs, in packs of two warmers that can magnetically be joined and with a charging cable. The hand warmers have a USB-C port to charge the built-in lithium-ion batteries in each unit. The adjustable-heat hand warmers have LED indicator lights on the hard plastic shell and a silicone lanyard. "OCOOPA" is printed on the top of the hand warmers and on the product packaging. The model number and three-digit batch number are printed on the hand warmers' underside.
About 1.5 million hand warmers were sold online at Amazon.com, Ocoopa.com, Ocoopa.net and Walmart.com from September 2018 through May 2026 for between $15 and $60. The products were manufactured in China.
Consumers should stop using the recalled hand warmers immediately and contact OCOOPA Direct for a full refund in the form of an OCOOPA gift card or the original form of payment. Consumers will be asked to write in permanent marker "RECALLED" on the hand warmer and submit a photo showing that marking on the hand warmer, the model number and the product's three-digit batch number to https://www.ocoopa.com/pages/product-recalls. Consumers should dispose of recalled products with the lithium-ion battery in accordance with applicable local and state hazardous waste regulations.
CPSC urges consumers to report any related incidents to the agency at www.SaferProducts.gov.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled hand warmers immediately and contact OCOOPA Direct for a full refund in the form of an OCOOPA gift card or the original form of payment. Consumers will be asked to write in permanent marker "RECALLED" on the hand warmer and submit a photo showing that marking on the hand warmer, the model number and the product's three-digit batch number to https://www.ocoopa.com/pages/product-recalls. Consumers should dispose of recalled products with the lithium-ion battery in accordance with applicable local and state hazardous waste regulations.
Note: Do not throw this defective lithium-ion battery or device in the trash, the general recycling stream (e.g., street-level or curbside recycling bins), or in used battery recycling boxes found at various retail and home improvement stores. Defective lithium-ion batteries must be disposed of differently than other batteries, because they present a greater risk of fire. Your municipal household hazardous waste (HHW) collection center may accept this defective lithium-ion battery or device for disposal. Before taking your battery or device to a HHW collection center, contact it ahead of time and ask whether it accepts defective lithium-ion batteries. If it does not, contact your municipality for further guidance.
Incidents/Injuries: OCOOPA Direct has received 1,480 reports of hand warmers overheating, resulting in 15 fires and 350 burn injuries, including the death of an 83-year-old consumer in San Diego, California in February 2026.
Sold Online At: Amazon.com, Ocoopa.com, Ocoopa.net and Walmart.com from September 2018 through May 2026 for between $15 and $60.
Importer(s): Shenzhen Street Cat Technology Co., Ltd., dba OCOOPA Direct, of China
Manufactured In: China
Recall number: 26-659
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Original text here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/OCOOPA-Direct-Recalls-1-5-Million-Rechargeable-Hand-Warmers-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards-One-Death-Reported-Imported-by-Shenzhen-Street-Cat-Technology
CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving Nordi Foldable Toddler Tower Stools
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert:
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Name of Product: Nordi Foldable Toddler Tower Stools
Hazard: The recalled tower stools can collapse or tip over while in use, and a child's torso can fit through the openings on the front and back sides, posing a risk of serious injury and death due to tip over, fall and entrapment hazards.
Remedy: Repair
Recall Date: July 30, 2026
Units: 47,166
Consumer Contact: HARPPA toll-free at 833-471-9321 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday, email at recall@harppababy.com, or https://harppababy.com/recall
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WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert:
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Name of Product: Nordi Foldable Toddler Tower Stools
Hazard: The recalled tower stools can collapse or tip over while in use, and a child's torso can fit through the openings on the front and back sides, posing a risk of serious injury and death due to tip over, fall and entrapment hazards.
Remedy: Repair
Recall Date: July 30, 2026
Units: 47,166
Consumer Contact: HARPPA toll-free at 833-471-9321 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday, email at recall@harppababy.com, or https://harppababy.com/recallor https://harppababy.com/ and click on "Safety Recall" at the top of the page for more information.
Recall Details
Description: This recall involves HARPPA's Nordi foldable toddler towers. The tower stools are white, black and blue with natural wood color on the stool's step, platform and safety bars. The tower stools measure about 18 inches deep, 18 inches wide and 38.6 inches tall. "MODEL No.: HANS0002" is printed on a label on the underside of the stool's platform.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled stools immediately and store them away from children. Contact HARPPA for a free repair kit, including shipping. The repair kit consists of protective nets, stabilizing feet and installation instructions.
Incidents/Injuries: HARPPA has received three reports of tower stools collapsing or tipping over, resulting in two injuries including scrapes, cuts and bruises.
Sold Online At: Harppababy.com and Amazon.com from September 2023 through June 2026 for about $130.
Importer(s): HARPPA, Inc., of Denver, Colorado
Manufactured In: China
Recall number: 26-651
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Original text here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/HARPPA-Recalls-Nordi-Toddler-Tower-Stools-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-and-Death-from-Entrapment-and-Fall-Hazards
CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving KAIFAM 5-Drawer Dressers
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert:
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Name of Product: KAIFAM 5-Drawer Dressers
Hazard: The recalled dressers are unstable if they are not anchored to the wall, posing tip-over and entrapment hazards that can result in risks of serious injuries or death to children. The dressers violate the mandatory safety standards as required by the STURDY Act.
Remedy: Refund
Recall Date: July 30, 2026
Units: About 1,980
Consumer Contact: KAIFAM by email at KAIFAM_recall@outlook.com.
Recall Details
Description: This recall involves KAIFAM
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WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert:
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Name of Product: KAIFAM 5-Drawer Dressers
Hazard: The recalled dressers are unstable if they are not anchored to the wall, posing tip-over and entrapment hazards that can result in risks of serious injuries or death to children. The dressers violate the mandatory safety standards as required by the STURDY Act.
Remedy: Refund
Recall Date: July 30, 2026
Units: About 1,980
Consumer Contact: KAIFAM by email at KAIFAM_recall@outlook.com.
Recall Details
Description: This recall involves KAIFAM5-Drawer Dressers. The recalled dressers are made of metal and come in white and black. The dressers measure 15.7 inches wide, 31.5 inches long and 53.5 inches tall, and weigh 94.1 pounds. "SKU: N-YSXR0055B" and "Item: Steel Cabinet" are printed on the product packaging.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled dressers immediately if they are not anchored to the wall and place them in an area that children cannot access. Contact KAIFAM for instructions on how to identify affected units and receive a full refund. Consumers will be asked to write "RECALLED" on the top, front, and sides of the dressers with a permanent marker and remove all five drawers. Consumers will be asked to email photos of the marked and disassembled dressers to KAIFAM_recall@outlook.com to receive a full refund.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported
Sold Online At: Amazon.com from September 2023 through June 2026 for about $180.
Retailer: Luoyang Siqi Trading Co., Ltd., dba KAIFAM, of China
Manufactured In: China
Recall number: 26-646
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Original text here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/5-Drawer-Dressers-Recalled-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Tip-Over-and-Entrapment-Hazards-Violate-Mandatory-Standard-for-Clothing-Storage-Units-Sold-on-Amazon-by-KAIFAM
CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving Galanz Retro Refrigerators
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert:
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Name of Product: Galanz Retro Refrigerators
Hazard: The recalled refrigerators' internal electrical components can short circuit and ignite, posing a risk of serious injury or death from fire and burn hazards.
Remedy: Repair
Recall Date: July 30, 2026
Units: About 121,680
Consumer Contact: Galanz Americas at 888-462-0579 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, email at customerservice@galanzamericas.com, or online at GalanzRetroFridgeRecall.expertinquiry.com or www.galanz.com/us/
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WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert:
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Name of Product: Galanz Retro Refrigerators
Hazard: The recalled refrigerators' internal electrical components can short circuit and ignite, posing a risk of serious injury or death from fire and burn hazards.
Remedy: Repair
Recall Date: July 30, 2026
Units: About 121,680
Consumer Contact: Galanz Americas at 888-462-0579 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, email at customerservice@galanzamericas.com, or online at GalanzRetroFridgeRecall.expertinquiry.com or www.galanz.com/us/and click on "PRODUCT RECALLS" at the top of the page for more information.
Recall Details
Description: The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Galanz Americas Limited Company (Galanz Americas) are announcing the recall of Galanz Retro Refrigerators, manufactured by Zhongshan Galanz, of China, and imported by Home Depot and Galanz Americas.
CPSC is aware of 34 reports of fire involving the refrigerators, one of which resulted in a fatality according to the local fire department report.
About 121,680 refrigerators were sold at Home Depot stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com for between $330 and $520.
The Galanz retro-style refrigerators were sold in black, blue, red and white, and measure about 58 inches high, 24 inches deep and 21 inches wide. The 7.6 cu. ft. capacity refrigerators have either left-hand opening or right-hand opening doors with handles, three adjustable glass shelves and one drawer. The top freezer has a separate door, one drawer and "Galanz" printed on front. Only refrigerators with date codes ranging from December 2018 through December 2020 and with one of the following model numbers are included in this recall: BCD-215V-62H, GLR76TRDER, GLR76TBKER, GLR76TBEER or GLR76TWEER. "Galanz," the model number and the date code, in YYYYMM format, are printed on a white label on the upper left-hand corner on the back of the unit.
Remedy: Consumers should unplug and stop using the recalled refrigerators immediately until repaired and contact Galanz to schedule free in-home repair by a qualified technician.
Incidents/Injuries: CPSC is aware of 34 reports of fire involving the refrigerators, one of which resulted in a fatality according to the local fire department report.
Sold At: Home Depot stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com from January 2019 to September 2022, for between $330 and $520.
Manufacturer(s): Zhongshan Galanz, of China
Importer(s): Home Depot, of Georgia and Galanz Americas Limited Company, of New Jersey
Manufactured In: China
Recall number: 26-649
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Original text here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Galanz-Americas-Recalls-Retro-Refrigerators-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards-One-Death-Reported
CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving EnHomee 15-Drawer 51" Dressers
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert:
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Name of Product: EnHomee 15-Drawer 51" Dressers
Hazard: The recalled dressers are unstable if they are not anchored to the wall, posing tip-over and entrapment hazards that can result in risks of serious injuries or death to children. The dressers violate the mandatory safety standards as required by the STURDY Act.
Remedy: Refund
Recall Date: July 30, 2026
Units: About 12,800
Consumer Contact: Contact EnHomee-Direct by email at enhomeestore@gmail.com, or https://www.enhomee.store/recall.html
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WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert:
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Name of Product: EnHomee 15-Drawer 51" Dressers
Hazard: The recalled dressers are unstable if they are not anchored to the wall, posing tip-over and entrapment hazards that can result in risks of serious injuries or death to children. The dressers violate the mandatory safety standards as required by the STURDY Act.
Remedy: Refund
Recall Date: July 30, 2026
Units: About 12,800
Consumer Contact: Contact EnHomee-Direct by email at enhomeestore@gmail.com, or https://www.enhomee.store/recall.htmlor https://www.enhomee.store/ and click "Recall" at the top of the page for more information.
Recall Details
Description: This recall involves EnHomee 15-Drawer 51" Dressers. The recalled dressers come in white, brown, and black. The dressers have 15 fabric drawers, and the frames are made of metal. They are 11.8 inches wide, 51.2 inches tall, 39.3 inches long, and weigh 44.8 pounds. Only orders placed on or before April 10, 2026, are part of this recall.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled dressers immediately if they are not anchored to the wall and place them in an area that children cannot access. Contact EnHomee-Direct for instructions on how to identify affected units and dispose of the dressers to receive a full refund. Consumers will be asked to submit a photo to enhomeestore@gmail.com demonstrating disposal of the product.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported
Sold Online At: Amazon.com from August 2024 through April 2026 for about $140.
Manufacturer(s): Changzhou Jiaxuan Intelligence Furniture Co., Ltd., of China
Importer(s): Hong Kong Baojia International Co. Ltd., dba Enhomee-Direct, of China
Manufactured In: China
Recall number: 26-645
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Original text here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/15-Drawer-Dressers-Recalled-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Tip-Over-and-Entrapment-Hazards-Violate-Mandatory-Standard-for-Clothing-Storage-Units-Sold-on-Amazon-by-Enhomee-Direct
CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving BenQ GV31 Portable Projectors
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert:
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Name of Product: BenQ GV31 Portable Projectors
Hazard: The recalled projectors' lithium-ion battery can overheat, posing a risk of serious injury or death from fire and burn hazards.
Remedy: Replace/Repair
Recall Date: July 30, 2026
Units: About 1,249 (In addition, about 240 were sold in Canada)
Consumer Contact: BenQ toll-free at 866-600-2367 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email GV31recall@benq.com, or online https://www.benq.com/en-us/support/gv31recall.html or
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WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert:
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Name of Product: BenQ GV31 Portable Projectors
Hazard: The recalled projectors' lithium-ion battery can overheat, posing a risk of serious injury or death from fire and burn hazards.
Remedy: Replace/Repair
Recall Date: July 30, 2026
Units: About 1,249 (In addition, about 240 were sold in Canada)
Consumer Contact: BenQ toll-free at 866-600-2367 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email GV31recall@benq.com, or online https://www.benq.com/en-us/support/gv31recall.html orwww.benq.com, and click on "Recalls" at the top of the page for more information.
Recall Details
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Description: This recall involves BenQ-branded portable projectors, model GV31. The white, circular projectors measure about 5.2 inches by 8 inches by 7.5 inches; weigh about 3.7 pounds and are powered by a rechargeable lithium-ion battery. The projectors sit on a gray base and have a built-in speaker, a carrying strap, a lens and control buttons at the top. They were shipped with a remote control. The brand name and model number are printed on the label on the underside of the projector's gray base.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the projectors immediately and contact BenQ for a free battery repair or replacement projector, including shipping. Consumers will be asked to register at https://www.benq.com/en-us/support/gv31recall.html and receive a prepaid label and package to return the recalled product.
Note: Do not throw this recalled projector with lithium-ion battery in the trash, the general recycling stream (e.g., street-level or curbside recycling bins), or used battery recycling boxes found at various retail and home improvement stores. Recalled lithium-ion batteries must be disposed of differently than other batteries, because they present a greater risk of fire. Your municipal household hazardous waste (HHW) collection center may accept this recalled lithium-ion battery or device for disposal. Before taking your battery or device to a HHW collection center, contact that office ahead of time and ask whether it accepts recalled lithium-ion batteries. If it does not, contact your municipality for further guidance.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received three reports of the projector overheating, including one incident resulting in burns on hands.
Sold Online At: BenQ Store, BenQ INFTY lab, Iconic Micro, Memory Express and Amazon.com from July 2023 through May 2026 for between $500 and $600.
Importer(s): BenQ America Corp., of Costa Mesa, California
Manufactured In: China
Recall number: 26-647
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Original text here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/BenQ-America-Recalls-GV31-Portable-Projectors-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards
