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16 recalls were announced in April 1999.
Of the 16 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 13% are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
Bell Sports is recalling about 5,800 BMX and mountain bike helmets because chin strap rivets may fail, causing the helmet to come off during a crash.
Walgreen is recalling approximately 40,000 Kid's Sipper Bottles because the caps can be pulled off, creating a potential choking hazard for children.
Toro Co. is recalling approximately 78,000 Lawn-Boy power mowers because interference with the mulching fan can cause the blade to crack and break off, potentially injuring users.
Candles International Inc. is recalling about 20,500 Old Virginia Candle scented candles because they can burn with a high flame, presenting a potential fire hazard.
Square D is recalling Combination Service Entrance Devices because electrical arcing can occur when installed, posing a risk of shock, electrocution, and electric burns.
Kingsland Tools is voluntarily recalling about 3,900 power strip surge protectors because they pose a risk of electric shock and fire.
Primerica Enterprise is recalling Heavy Duty Trouble Lights because undersized wires and internal defects create fire, shock, and electrocution risks.
L.L. Bean is recalling approximately 13,000 backpack child carriers because small children can escape the harness and fall, posing a risk of injury.
ICON Health & Fitness is recalling approximately 75,000 Weider and Weslo exercise gliders because a seat support arm can disconnect, causing users to fall.
Calvin Klein Cosmetics is recalling approximately 35,000 fragranced candles in tin containers because they can burn with a higher than normal flame, posing a potential fire hazard.
Kikkerland Designs is recalling about 20,000 novelty lighters because they lack required child-resistant mechanisms, posing a fire hazard to young children.
Interstate Engineering is recalling about 40,000 heat detectors that may fail to alarm or alarm too briefly during a fire. Consumers should stop using them and contact Tri Star Enterprises for a free replacement.
Spiegel is recalling certain Elements Baby velvet garments sold in 1998 and 1999 because they present a choking hazard.
Lakewood Engineering recalled about 23,000 low-profile oil-filled electric heaters because the heating element could contact the metal frame, posing an electrical shock and electrocution hazard.
Sunbeam is recalling about 8,000 Oster HD120 hand-held electric hair dryers due to a risk of electrocution or electric shock.
Wal-Mart is recalling Ozark Trail butane utility lighters because cracked fuel cylinders can leak and ignite, posing a fire and burn hazard.
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