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13 recalls were announced in September 2000.
Of the 13 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 31% are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
Trek Bicycle Corp. is recalling 1999 model Trek and Klein road bikes because handlebar stem bolts can break, causing crashes.
Rainbow Play Systems is recalling about 7,000 play sets to replace swing chains that can break, causing children to fall and suffer injuries.
Halpern Import Co. is recalling about 350,000 Turbo 2000 disposable cigarette lighters because they can fail to extinguish, posing fire and burn hazards.
CPSC warns that certain gas-fired furnaces manufactured by Consolidated Industries present a substantial risk of fire. Consumers in California should have units inspected by a licensed contractor.
CPSC and BRK Brands recall about 600,000 First Alert fire extinguishers that may fail to discharge when activated, posing a fire-related injury risk.
Dynacraft is recalling about 24,800 Vertical XL2 and Magna Electroshock mountain bikes sold at Target because improperly welded front suspension forks can break, causing injury.
The Maya Group Inc. is recalling Tiny Love Super Car-Bars because a toy car can break, creating a choking hazard for young children.
CPSC recalls BIC lighters illegally imported without child-resistant shields. No injuries reported.
Hamacas is recalling 53 mini-hammocks sold online in 2000 because they lack spreader bars, posing strangulation and suffocation risks to infants.
Vaid Enterprises is recalling about 294,000 BIC and mini-BIC lighters sold in the Eastern U.S. because they lack required child-resistant mechanisms, posing fire and burn hazards.
Playskool is recalling Klackeroo infant toys because end knobs can detach, releasing small parts that pose a choking hazard to young children.
Kawasaki is recalling approximately 47,000 Prairie ATVs from 1997-1999 because drive belts can break and lock the transmission, causing sudden stops and potential crashes.
API Outdoors is recalling about 54,000 hunting treestands and treeseats because the seats can collapse, causing users to fall and suffer injury.
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