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November 2000 recalls

23 recalls were announced in November 2000.

What the numbers show

Critical
1
Severe
5
High
17

Of the 23 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 4% are Critical, 22% are Severe.

Which agencies issued them

1–23 of 23

  • SevereCPSC·01044·2000-11-30

    Profile Design Recalls Stiffy Mountain Bike Handlebar Stems

    Profile Design is recalling about 8,000 Stiffy threadless mountain bike handlebar stems that can break during use, causing crashes and injuries.

    Product
    Mountain bike handlebar stems
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·01042·2000-11-28

    Stack-On and Sentinel Gun Cabinets Recalled Due to Defective Locks

    Stack-On Products is recalling about 3,300 gun cabinets because their push button locks can be opened without keys, allowing unauthorized access to firearms.

    Product
    Stack-On or "Sentinel" gun cabinets
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereCPSC·01041·2000-11-27

    Cosco Recalls Options 5 High Chairs Due to Fall Risk

    Cosco is recalling about one million Options 5 High Chairs because seats can separate from the frame or slip, causing children to fall. Consumers should stop using these chairs immediately.

    Product
    Options 5 High Chairs
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·01040·2000-11-22

    Cooper Lighting Recalls Halo Metropolitan Ice Series Recessed Lights

    Cooper Lighting is recalling Halo Metropolitan Ice Series recessed lights because the glass rings can fall, posing a risk of injury.

    Product
    Halo Brand Metropolitan Ice Series #945 and #1945 recessed lights
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereCPSC·01037·2000-11-21

    Kawasaki Recalls 2000 KX65 Off-Road Motorcycles Due to Frame Cracking

    Kawasaki is recalling about 4,000 2000 KX65 off-road motorcycles because a frame component can crack and fail, potentially causing a crash and injury.

    Product
    Kawasaki KX65 Model Year 2000 motorcycles
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·01039·2000-11-21

    Small Small World Recalls Plush Rabbit Toys Due to Choking Hazard

    Small Small World is recalling Natalie and Nickie Nibblenose plush rabbit toys because their eyes could detach and pose a choking hazard to young children.

    Product
    Plush rabbit toys: Natalie Nibblenose and Nickie Nibblenose
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·01034·2000-11-20

    GBC Shredmaster 75X-2 Paper Shredders Recalled for Blade Exposure Hazard

    General Binding Corp. is recalling about 3,000 GBC Shredmaster 75X-2 paper shredders because they lack a protective shield, posing a risk of cuts or amputations.

    Product
    GBC Shredmaster 75X-2 paper shredders
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·01032·2000-11-17

    CPSC Recalls Three Brands of Bicycle Helmets for Impact Test Failures

    CPSC and three firms are recalling about 243,000 bicycle helmets that failed required impact testing. Riders are not adequately protected from falls and could suffer severe head injuries.

    Product
    Variflex Inc. "X-Games Aggressive" Bicycle Helmets, NHS TSG Helmets, and First Team Sports "Guardian Junior Helmets"
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·01033b·2000-11-16

    Agis Electric Fans Recalled for Overheating and Electrocution Hazards

    Agis Enterprises is recalling specific electric fans that may overheat, cause electrocution, or allow finger contact with blades.

    Product
    Electric fans: a 12-inch desk fan, a 16-inch desk fan, a 16-inch stand fan, an 18- inch stand fan with three legs, and an 18-inch stand fan with a round base
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·01033a·2000-11-16

    Prestige Toy Corp. Recalls Curious George Musical Pull Toys

    Prestige Toy Corp. is recalling Curious George musical pull toys sold at Kmart due to a strangulation risk from elastic cords.

    Product
    Curious George musical pull toys
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereCPSC·01031·2000-11-14

    CPSC Recalls Craftsman Radial Arm Saws Due to Severe Injury Reports

    Emerson Tool Co. is recalling Craftsman radial arm saws sold by Sears because they lack full blade guards, resulting in about 300 reported injuries including amputations.

    Product
    Craftsman® radial arm saws
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereCPSC·01027·2000-11-13

    Honda Recalls TRX400EX and Rancher TRX350 ATVs for Suspension and Brake Defects

    Honda is recalling approximately 126,000 TRX400EX and Rancher TRX350 ATVs due to improper suspension welding and incorrect brake pad assembly that could lead to crashes or brake failure.

    Product
    Honda TRX400EX and Rancher TRX350 model ATVs
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·01029·2000-11-13

    Kole Imports Recalls Sterling-Brand Screwdriver-Type Circuit Testers

    Kole Imports is recalling Sterling-brand circuit testers that may fail to detect electric current, posing a shock risk. One injury has been reported.

    Product
    Sterling-brand screwdriver-type circuit testers
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·01028·2000-11-13

    Murray Outrage Go-Karts Recalled for Unlatching Seat Belts

    Murray Outrage go-karts are being recalled because seat belts may unintentionally unlatch, posing a risk of serious injury to riders.

    Product
    Murray Outrage go-karts
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·01503·2000-11-08

    Liebert Mini-Mate2 Environmental Control Units Recalled for Fire Risk

    Liebert Corp. is recalling about 1,500 Mini-Mate2 Environmental Control Units because an internal heating element can short circuit, posing a smoke and fire risk.

    Product
    Mini-Mate2 Environmental Control Units
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • CriticalCPSC·01023·2000-11-01

    CPSC Recalls Window Blinds with Cords Due to Strangulation Risk

    CPSC and the window covering industry are recalling window blinds with pull cords and inner cords that can form loops and cause strangulation.

    Product
    Window blinds with pull cords and inner cords
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide

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