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14 recalls were announced in May 2000.
Of the 14 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 7% are Critical, 21% are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
Kids II is recalling about 99,000 bouncer seats because the removable toy bars can suddenly release, causing injuries to babies.
Universal Security Instruments is recalling about 34,000 smoke alarms because a capacitor can burn out, causing the alarm to fail and release smoke.
Warner Bros. Store is recalling Tweety rattles and sandals because small parts can detach and pose a choking hazard to young children.
CPSC and 99 Cents Only Stores are recalling Firestopper fire extinguishers that may explode, causing property damage and potential injury.
IBM is recalling approximately 220,000 AC adapters for specific ThinkPad and WorkPad models because they can overheat and pose a fire hazard.
Filter Tech Inc. is recalling Aqua Mist windshield washer fluid because the bottles lack required child-resistant closures. The fluid contains toxic methyl alcohol.
Jack Rabbit Creations is recalling Stacking King wooden stacking toys because a wooden peg can detach, creating a choking hazard for young children.
ATICO International is recalling lighthouse-shaped candle holders because the wooden top can ignite, posing fire and burn risks.
Hangouts is recalling about 350 baby hammocks sold from 1990 to 1999 because they can twist around a child's neck or cause suffocation.
By Us International is recalling Ballistic front suspension forks installed on Mongoose S-20 and MGX S-20 bicycles because they can break, causing riders to lose control and fall.
Answer Products Inc. is recalling about 17,500 Answer and Manitou brand bicycle forks because the attachment tube can fail, causing riders to lose control.
Weed Wizard Acquisition Corp. is recalling trimmer heads with metal chains that can detach and cause injury or death. Consumers should stop using and discard the product.
BOB Trailers is recalling about 3,700 jogging strollers because the front wheel connector can crack, causing the wheel to separate and potentially injuring a child.
Baby Trend is recalling about 1,500 Road Runner jogging strollers because seat straps were not attached, allowing children to fall out.
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