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20 recalls were announced in October 2001.
Of the 20 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 5% are Critical, 20% are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
Emess Lighting and SLI Lighting Solutions are recalling about 480,000 Twister portable lamps because the bulbs can overheat, posing risks of burns and fire.
Sassy Inc. is recalling about 455,000 soft rattles because sewn-on eyes can detach and pose a choking hazard to small children.
Discovery Toys is recalling Hello Baby toy phones because the blue antenna ball can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children. No injuries have been reported.
Norcold Inc. is recalling 360 combination gas and electric refrigerators because cooling unit tubing can crack and leak flammable gas, posing a fire and burn risk.
American Water Heater Co. is recalling about 16,000 natural gas water heaters because the burners could produce excess carbon monoxide, posing a poisoning risk.
Presto is recalling CoolDaddy electric deep fryer basket handles because they can detach, causing hot oil to spatter users and bystanders.
Wolf Range Co. and Wolf Appliance Co. are recalling about 15,000 residential gas ranges because delayed ignition in ovens and broilers can cause burns and fires.
Whirlpool is recalling 1.8 million microwave-hood combinations sold under Whirlpool, KitchenAid, and Kenmore brands because they can overheat and catch fire.
Cisco is recalling approximately 95,000 power adapters for specific ADSL routers because they can overheat, melt, and pose fire and shock hazards.
Oriental Trading Company is recalling approximately 1,180 Coconut Bamboo Torches because oil may spill and cause burns if the product is moved or used improperly.
Endar Corp. is recalling 74,000 Ambria brand candle sets sold at Wal-Mart because the wax can drip and ignite potpourri, posing a fire and burn hazard.
Palliser Furniture Ltd. is recalling about 4,500 toy boxes because the lids can fall suddenly, posing entrapment and strangulation risks to young children.
CPSC and Dorel Juvenile Group recall Cosco playpens because collapsing sides can entrap infants. One infant death and 421 reports of rail failure have been documented.
Safety 1st is recalling 1.5 million fold-up booster seats because the seat inserts can separate, causing children to fall and be injured.
Evenflo is recalling about 20,500 Home Décor Swing wooden baby gates because plastic mounting hardware can crack or break, allowing gates to unlatch or creating choking hazards.
Little Tikes is recalling about 250,000 2-in-1 Snug 'n Secure swings because buckles can break and straps can pull out, causing children to fall.
Wysco Inc. is recalling about 95,000 Runt mini-bicycles because they lack required brakes and chain guards, posing a risk of injury.
Salsa Cycles is recalling about 500 Alto disk-brake bicycle rims because they can fail during use, posing a risk of falls and serious injury.
Biddeford Textile Corp. recalled about 394,000 electric blankets because loose plugs can overheat and cause fires. No injuries were reported.
Compaq is recalling over 1.4 million AC adapters for notebook computers because they can overheat and cause fires. No injuries were reported.
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