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9 recalls were announced in January 2000.
Of the 9 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 11% are Critical, 11% are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
CPSC and Burger King urge consumers to discard Pokémon balls from kids meals after two infant suffocation deaths and one near-suffocation incident.
Ariens Co. is recalling about 27,000 Ariens and Lesco snowblowers because fuel can leak from the fuel-line connection, posing a fire hazard.
K2 Corp. is recalling about 12,000 FLIGHT ALX in-line skates because the plastic brake mount could crack and fail, posing a risk of serious injury.
Sauder Woodworking is recalling Monarch Computer Armoires because upper doors or components can fall off, posing an injury risk to nearby consumers.
Sherwin-Williams is recalling Formby's Conditioning Furniture Refinisher because the product can leak, posing a risk of fire and chemical injuries.
Vermont Teddy Bear Co. and Zany Brainy are recalling Z.Z. Jamboarder teddy bears with miniature skateboard keychains because the wheels can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Reckitt & Colman is recalling about 50,000 cans of EASY-OFF Heavy Duty Oven Cleaner because an improperly attached valve can cause the contents to spew, posing a risk of chemical burns.
L.L. Bean is recalling about 7,700 children's overalls because snaps can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Nordstrom is recalling about 5,300 infant and girls' sweatshirts because the zipper pulls can detach and pose a choking hazard to young children.
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