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16 recalls were announced in February 2000.
Of the 16 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 6% are Critical, 19% are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
Dynacraft is recalling about 19,000 Vertical XL2 mountain bikes because front suspension forks may break during use, causing injury.
Frieder Inc. is recalling about 35,000 Champion Brand Tools 6-outlet power strips due to undersized wiring that poses shock, electrocution, and fire hazards.
Cadet Manufacturing is recalling over 1.9 million in-wall electric heaters because they can emit flames, sparks, or molten particles, posing risks of fire, burns, and electric shock.
Mountain High Hosiery is recalling Tommy Hilfiger socks for infants and children because heat-sealed logos can detach, posing a choking hazard.
TSI Prime Inc. is recalling about 126,000 ceiling light fixtures sold at Wal-Mart and Lowe's because they can short circuit and pose a fire hazard.
Nordstrom is recalling approximately 2,250 infant and toddler jackets because snaps on flap pockets could detach and pose a choking hazard to young children.
New Cole Sewell Corp. is recalling about 23,000 storm doors because the upper windows lack retaining pins and can fall out, posing an injury risk.
The CPSC is recalling FIRE CAP fire and smoke suppressant cans because they do not suppress fires and could intensify them. No injuries have been reported.
Manhattan Group LLC is recalling three pull toys because wooden parts may detach, posing a choking risk to young children.
Action Performance Companies recalled four illuminated race car collectibles because the fluorescent light base can become extremely hot and melt, presenting a fire hazard.
Prometheus International is recalling about 4,000 novelty lighters because they lack required child-resistant mechanisms, posing a fire hazard to young children.
Thornwood Furniture is recalling about 400 oak toy chests because the lids could fall onto a child's head or neck. No injuries have been reported.
HANRO USA is recalling approximately 2,100 ladies' robes because they fail federal flammability standards and can ignite readily, posing a burn risk.
Briggs & Stratton is recalling Vanguard V-twin gasoline engines and plastic fuel filters because they can leak gasoline, posing a fire hazard.
Eddie Bauer is recalling about 2,000 men's sweatshirts because they fail federal flammability standards and could ignite readily, posing a burn risk.
Shopko is recalling approximately 9,800 Peek-A-Babe baby garments because rose-shaped buttons can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
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