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23 recalls were announced in March 2001.
Of the 23 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 9% are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
Cosco and Safety 1st are recalling bungee baby jumpers and wipe warmers due to fall and electrical shock hazards.
Fisher-Price is recalling about 20,000 Intelli-Table activity tables because red knobs can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
White Consolidated Industries is recalling about 17,000 240-volt air conditioners because they can short circuit, posing a risk of fire, shock, and burn injuries.
Levi Strauss & Co. is recalling approximately 349,000 infant and toddler garments with metal inseam snaps because parts can detach, posing a choking risk to young children.
Gymboree is recalling about 125,000 children's fleece pants because the cord locks can break off and pose a choking hazard to young children.
CPSC is recalling about 20,000 propane regulators that can leak gas, posing a fire or explosion hazard. No injuries or fires have been reported.
Remington is recalling about 3,000 Vortex Ultra hairdryers because they lack a safety plug that cuts power in water, posing an electrocution risk.
Arusa International is recalling children's bathrobes sold as Lollypop, Bath Magic, and Color Block because they fail flammability standards and pose a burn risk.
Jade Products Inc. is recalling Dynasty gas ranges because delayed gas ignition can cause flames to escape, posing burn and fire hazards.
STIHL Inc. is recalling approximately 890 BR 420C backpack blowers sold in California because the fuel hose can dislodge and leak fuel, creating fire and burn risks.
Maytag and Magic Chef gas ranges are being recalled because vent flue insulation can shift, posing a fire risk to nearby cabinetry.
Deere & Company is recalling about 550 Gator Utility Vehicles because an extra vent line can cause fuel to leak, creating fire and burn hazards.
Meijer is recalling about 5,000 'All That Glitters' light and glitter wands because the batteries can short-circuit, causing the handles to overheat and melt, posing a burn risk to children.
Eight firms are recalling about 835,000 Bug Zapper toys because balloon tongues can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
CPSC and Ariens Co. are recalling about 40,000 walk-behind lawn mowers because the blade attachment can crack, potentially propelling debris that injures users.
The Designers Edge is recalling about 180 fluorescent worklights because loose power cord connections could expose live wires, posing electrocution risks.
Pacific Cycle LLC is recalling water bottles included with Mongoose Heart Breaker bicycles because the drinking valve can detach, posing a choking hazard.
Radica USA Ltd. is recalling Play TV Baseball video games because the plastic bats can break during use, posing an injury risk to bystanders.
Burger King and Alcone are recalling approximately 400,000 Rattling, Paddling Riverboat toddler toys due to a choking hazard from detachable metal pins.
National Service Industries Inc. is recalling 1.4 million Zep Commercial cleaners sold at The Home Depot because bottles may leak, causing skin and eye injuries.
Xanadu Candle Co. is recalling Nature's Preserves candles because they burn with high flames, posing a fire and burn risk.
Double L Inc. is recalling about 180,000 DIY multi-purpose lighters that can leak butane and cause excessive flame bursts, posing fire and burn risks.
McDonald's is recalling Scooter Bug Happy Meal toys because the antenna can break off and pose a choking hazard to young children.
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