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13 recalls were announced in July 1999.
Of the 13 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 15% are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
Shopko Stores is recalling approximately 68,000 Peek-A-Babe infant creepers because the snaps can detach, posing a choking hazard to children.
EKCO Housewares is recalling 333,000 utility lighters that can ignite in the trigger area, posing a risk of fire and burns.
WCI Outdoor Products is recalling about 1,600 Ranch King tractors because a misrouted fuel line can cause gasoline spills, posing a risk of fire and burn injuries.
Little Me is recalling approximately 7,200 infant rompers because ornamental cherries pose a choking hazard. One incident involving a child choking was reported.
Emerson Electric is recalling approximately 20,000 ceiling fan installation kits because they pose a risk of electrocution or electric shock.
Specialized Bicycle Components is voluntarily recalling about 4,000 1999 Allez and Allez Sport road bicycles due to a risk of vehicle accidents.
NIKE is recalling 250,000 sport waterbottles because the drinking valve can detach, posing a choking hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Polaris is recalling about 67,000 snowmobiles because hydraulic disc brakes can fail, posing a risk of serious injury or death.
Reebok is recalling about 140,000 children's side zip sneakers because the zipper pull tab can detach, posing a choking and ingestion hazard to children.
Bush Industries is recalling 100,000 television carts because they can tip over, causing the television to fall and potentially injure people.
Cosco is recalling about 670,000 Arriva and Turnabout infant car seats because the handle locks can unexpectedly release, causing the seat to flip forward and the infant to fall.
Playskool is recalling about 273,000 spillproof cups because the flexible spout can tear, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Gerber is recalling 300,000 Lil' Sport Spill Proof Sport Bottles because a valve can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
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