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17 recalls were announced in April 2001.
Of the 17 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 6% are Critical, 24% are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
Kmart is recalling approximately 24,000 Martha Stewart Everyday brand tea kettles because boiling water can be expelled from the spout, posing a burn risk.
Creative Consumer Concepts and Whataburger are recalling about 330,000 Whatagear compass toys because the clear plastic lens covers can detach and pose a choking hazard to young children.
Dynacraft is recalling about 38,000 boys' mountain bicycles sold at Wal-Mart because the front-suspension forks can break, causing serious injury.
ASICS TIGER Corp. is recalling approximately 60,000 wrestling ear guards because the plastic shells can break upon impact, causing head and ear injuries.
DFS Group is recalling about 65,000 souvenir cigarette lighters sold in Hawaii, Guam, Saipan, San Francisco, Las Vegas, and Portland because they lack child-resistant mechanisms, posing fire and burn hazards.
Kawasaki Motors is recalling about 3,000 ASTRON and TMC backpack blowers because engine exhaust flames pose fire and burn risks. No injuries have been reported.
LG Electronics is recalling approximately 100,000 portable dehumidifiers sold under Goldstar, General Electric, and Sears Kenmore brands due to an internal electrical connection that can overheat and cause fire.
The Disney Store is recalling about 54,000 Princess Ariel costumes because the fabric can ignite readily, posing a burn risk.
American Tack & Hardware is recalling Westek rope light switches that may remain energized, posing an electric shock risk. No injuries have been reported.
Atomic Aquatics is recalling about 3,000 Titanium scuba regulators because a broken spring can restrict airflow, posing a drowning hazard.
Light Tech is recalling on/off switches for cable lights due to a potential electric shock hazard. Consumers should stop using the switches and contact the manufacturer for a free replacement cord.
Gladstrong Investments USA is recalling about 13 million disposable lighters because their child-resistant mechanisms are ineffective, posing a fire hazard that resulted in one death.
Lithonia Lighting is recalling ELM and ELM2 emergency lights because an internal component can overheat on 277-volt systems, posing a fire risk.
Tony USA Inc. is recalling Easter egg garlands because the string can break, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Fleetwood EXIM Inc. is recalling about 950,000 disposable lighters because their child-resistant mechanisms do not work, posing fire and burn hazards to young children.
Lakewood Engineering recalls about 107,000 electric heaters because loose internal connections can energize the metal frame, posing a shock risk.
Midwest of Cannon Falls Inc. is recalling about 2,000 duck-shaped candles because pooling wax can ignite the paint, posing fire and burn risks.
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