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24 recalls were announced in May 2001.
Of the 24 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 29% are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
Saks Incorporated is recalling about 14,500 boys' vests because elastic toggles on zipper pulls can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Garden Way Inc. is recalling about 2,800 Troy-Bilt and Garden Way trimmers/mowers because the trimmer heads can split and detach, posing a serious injury risk.
Giant Bicycle, Inc. is recalling about 2,400 carbon fiber front forks sold on 2001-model bicycles and framesets because they can break during use, causing loss of control and injury.
Raymond Geddes & Co. is recalling Tropical Fish and Rockin' Reptile Push'n Pop toys because detachable parts pose a choking hazard to young children.
CPSC is recalling terracotta ceramic candles sold at Schottenstein and Value City because the flame can ignite the silver paint coating, posing a fire hazard.
Spin Master Toys is recalling about 108,000 Splash Blast Water Rockets because they can fly unpredictably and strike children.
Child Craft Industries is recalling about 4,300 changing tables because joints may separate, posing a fall hazard to babies.
BSH Home Appliances is recalling about 2,300 Thermador combination thermal/microwave ovens because the door may not lock during self-clean mode, posing a fire risk.
COMBI International Corp. is recalling about 4,100 activity rockers because a clear plastic ball on the toy bar can crack, exposing small beads that pose a choking hazard to young children.
Sears is recalling about 33,000 Craftsman glue guns sold nationwide from October 2000 to March 2001 because they can overheat, posing fire and burn risks.
Canon U.S.A. is recalling approximately 60,000 B640 Faxphones because a component failure can cause the machines to catch fire. No injuries have been reported.
Drinkmaker of Sweden AB is recalling about 4,000 home soda-making machines because internal components can break apart, posing a risk of lacerations and fractures.
Milwaukee and DEWALT are recalling 1/2-inch electric drills because the switches can stick, causing the tools to keep running after the trigger is released.
Fisher-Price is recalling about 55,000 Grow-to-Pro Basketball Sets because enlarged net openings could tangle around a child's neck. No injuries have been reported.
Unilever is recalling Snuggle Teeny Bean Bears included with fabric softener because the yellow pom-pom can detach and pose a choking hazard to young children.
Vermont Castings space heaters are being recalled because they can overheat, posing fire and burn risks. Consumers should stop using them immediately.
Sturm, Ruger & Co. is recalling 2 million padlocks and cable gun locks because they can be opened without the correct key or by force, posing a risk of unauthorized firearm access.
Maytag is recalling about 13,000 Crosley and Magic Chef electric ranges because liquid can enter the indicator light, causing sparking and flaming. No injuries have been reported.
Dell is recalling Inspiron 5000 battery modules because they can overcharge, become hot, and catch fire. Consumers should stop using them immediately.
Dynacraft is recalling approximately 54,000 Magna Equator mountain bicycles because the pedals can loosen and fall off while riding, posing a risk of serious injury.
Sheico PKS Inc. is recalling about 10,000 scuba buoyancy compensator devices because the overpressure valve can stick open, posing a drowning risk to divers.
Harbor Freight Tools is recalling propane torches because the hose can crack or burst, causing fire and explosion hazards.
Tools Exchange Inc. is recalling about 5,300 novelty cigarette lighters because they lack required child-resistant mechanisms, posing fire and burn hazards to young children.
Evenflo is recalling 3.4 million Joyride car seats because the handle can release unexpectedly, causing infants to fall. Consumers should stop using the handle until a free repair kit is installed.
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