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17 recalls were announced in June 2000.
Of the 17 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 24% are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
Kellogg Company is recalling Nascar Pull'N Go toy cars found in cereal boxes because tires can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Whitehall-Robins Healthcare is recalling Baby Anbesol teething rings because they can trigger gagging and choking in infants. Consumers should remove the rings from infants immediately.
Apollo Presentation Products is recalling about 30,000 light boxes sold nationwide from 1997 to 2000 because loose wires and inadequate grounding pose fire and electrocution risks.
Tanaka America is recalling hedge trimmers and augers because fuel tank vents can leak, posing a fire hazard. One fire incident with minor damage was reported.
Galoob Toys is recalling Sky Dancers flying dolls because they can fly unpredictably and strike people, causing injuries.
Today's Kids is recalling Music & Lights Kidaround Spinner toys because the center column can break, causing children to fall or be hit.
VTech is recalling about 34,000 Little Smart Soft Songs Baby Phones because the ball-shaped antenna can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Jetmax International is recalling about 48,000 children's rocking chairs sold at Target because the rear legs can separate, causing the chair to collapse and the child to fall.
Graco is recalling about 31,000 Tot Wheels Entertainer infant walkers because they can collapse unexpectedly, posing an injury risk to infants.
Ace Hardware is recalling approximately 87,000 vinyl window blinds because they contain lead exceeding government guidelines and lack required warning labels.
Playtex is recalling approximately 1.8 million latex pacifiers because the nipples can detach from the shields, posing a choking hazard to babies.
Federated Department Stores is recalling about 50,000 children's cotton robes sold between 1995 and 2000 because they fail federal flammability standards, posing a burn risk.
The Promotional Resources Group is recalling Bug Zapper toys sold with children's meals because the balloon tongue can detach, posing a choking and aspiration hazard.
Jordache Ltd. is recalling FUBU brand sweatshirts that fail federal flammability standards, posing a risk of burn injuries.
Associated Merchandising Corp. is recalling about 9,500 infant girls' cargo skirts because snaps on the attached panty can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
S-B Power Tool is recalling about 920 BOSCH Angle Grinders because some were shipped without the side handle, which can cause loss of control and injury.
Mervyn's is recalling about 1,200 children's picnic sets because the packaging bags contain high levels of lead paint, posing a risk of lead poisoning.
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