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15 recalls were announced in July 1997.
Of the 15 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 13% are Critical, 7% are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
Zeneca Pool Products is recalling Baqua Plus Oxidizer Increaser tablets because they may degrade and expand, posing a risk of chemical burns and irritation.
Homelite is recalling over 80,000 gasoline-powered backpack blowers because fuel lines may crack and leak, creating a fire hazard.
Mardo International Distributors is recalling approximately 6,900 bottles of Aguarras paint thinner sold in Puerto Rico because the packaging is not child-resistant and lacks required safety warnings.
Dynacraft is recalling over 19,900 Magna High Impact bicycles because the left crank can detach, posing a risk of injury to riders.
Chemetronics Caribe is recalling 12,000 Stargard AT heat detectors that may fail to detect fire. No injuries have been reported.
Lex Pharmaceutical is recalling approximately 25,000 bottles of vitamins and medicines because they lack required child-resistant packaging, posing a poisoning risk to children.
Ohio Art is recalling over 67,800 Splash Off Water Rockets because they can break apart under water pressure, causing lacerations.
Al-Dan Trading is recalling 747 infant crib toys because they pose a strangulation hazard if hung across a crib or playpen.
Icon Health & Fitness is recalling about 78,000 Pro Form R-930 Space Saver Rider exercise machines because they may unexpectedly close during use, causing injuries.
Pfaltzgraff is recalling approximately 123,500 pizza stones because incorrect cleaning instructions can cause the stones to catch fire.
Creative Products is recalling about 28,000 toy jewelry sets because necklaces and bracelets can break, releasing small beads that pose a choking hazard to young children.
Cosco is recalling over 390,000 full-size metal baby cribs manufactured since January 1995 because they may have been mis-assembled with the mattress platform used as a side rail, creating a risk of infant entrapment.
Coleman is recalling about 20,000 Deluxe camp axes because the handle could crack or break, causing the axe head to separate. No injuries have been reported.
Scubapro is recalling about 1,800 G500 second stage regulators because the VIVA control knobs can detach, allowing water to enter and potentially cause drowning.
Shimano is recalling bicycle cranks installed on numerous bicycle brands due to a risk of vehicle accidents. No injuries have been reported.
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