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15 recalls were announced in March 1999.
Of the 15 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 7% are Critical, 13% are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
Newco is recalling Bed-N-Loft bunk bed assembly kits because missing or incorrect guardrail instructions could allow children to fall or become entrapped.
Colorbök is recalling 3.8 million Blue's Clues toy notebooks because coil ends can break off, posing a choking hazard to children.
Peg Perego is recalling about 274,000 battery-powered children's riding vehicles because pedals can stick and electrical components can overheat, posing fire and injury hazards.
Kidde Safety is recalling approximately 1 million Nighthawk and Lifesaver carbon monoxide alarms that may fail to detect hazardous gas levels.
Reverchon is offering inspection procedures and secondary restraints for Himalaya amusement rides following reports of deaths and injuries.
Safari Ltd. is recalling over 10,200 'Peek Inside' toy puzzles because small parts pose a choking hazard to young children.
Dah Ken Industrial and RST USA are recalling about 3,300 bicycle front suspension forks that can break apart, causing riders to lose control and suffer serious injuries.
Big Roc Tools is recalling about 38,170 Power Craft outdoor extension cords due to risks of electrocution and fire.
Big Roc Tools is voluntarily recalling about 18,600 trouble lights manufactured by Power Craft in China.
Iomega is recalling about 60,000 power supply units for external Jaz disk drives because the plastic housing can separate, exposing internal electronics and posing an electrical shock hazard.
Sanapac is recalling approximately 140,000 bottles of dietary supplements containing elemental iron because they lack required child-resistant packaging, posing a poisoning risk to children.
Chariot Victor Publishing is recalling VeggieTales playsets because small plastic plugs and one figurine pose a choking hazard to young children.
NIKE is recalling about 110,000 pairs of Little Air Jordan XIV infant shoes because the red trim paint contains lead exceeding federal standards.
Disney is recalling over 1,300 Vitantonio Premier Mickey's Waffler electric waffle irons due to improper wiring that poses fire and electrocution hazards.
Schwinn is recalling approximately 2,800 Pro Stock BMX bicycles because the frame tubes can crack and break, potentially causing the rider to lose control.
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