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26 recalls were announced in July 2001.
Of the 26 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 23% are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
Burger King and Alcone are recalling 2.6 million toddler toys because they can break and release small beads, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Fisher-Price is recalling about 569,000 portable bassinets because the folding mechanism can pinch or cut fingers. Consumers should stop using them and order a free repair kit.
Safety 1st is recalling approximately 1.7 million cabinet and drawer spring latches because broken springs can pose a choking hazard to young children.
Acetrike Bicycle Co. is recalling about 38,800 children's sidewalk bicycles because the frames can break, causing riders to fall and suffer injuries.
Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp. is recalling about 6,000 electric wrenches because power cords can release from the handle, posing an injury or electrocution risk.
Warn Industries is recalling 50,000 ATV winch kits because a solenoid component poses a fire hazard. Consumers should disconnect the solenoid and contact the company for a free replacement.
Basic Comfort Inc. is recalling about 16,000 infant seat pads because the shoulder straps create a v-shaped opening that poses a strangulation risk to young children.
NIKE is recalling approximately 425,000 Jordan Trunner cross-training shoes because a metal strip on the heel can protrude and cut consumers.
Inca Imports is recalling approximately 2,600 stuffed bears because detachable parts pose choking and sharp point hazards to young children.
UnionTools is recalling P-Handle hand trucks and baby walkers because over-inflated tires can cause rims to separate and walkers can roll down stairs.
The Toro Company is recalling approximately 39,000 commercial riding mowers because spilled fuel can ignite during refueling, causing fires and minor burns.
JT USA is recalling Proteus paintball masks because the plastic facemask could crack around the ear cover, potentially exposing consumers to eye injuries.
Atico International USA Inc. is recalling approximately 198,000 electric percolators because a thermostat failure can cause the plastic housing to overheat and melt, posing a fire hazard.
Krups North America is recalling about 218,000 automatic coffeemakers because an electrical connection can overheat and ignite, posing a fire and burn hazard.
Raymond Geddes & Co. is recalling about 55,000 children's Velcro wallets because the zipper pull contains lead, posing a risk of lead poisoning to young children.
Advantage Publishers Group is recalling 'Let's Start Numbers' and 'Optical Illusions Lab' kits because specific components contain lead paint.
DSI Toys is recalling about 238,000 Kitty Kitty Kittens stuffed toys because the water inside them is contaminated and could cause illness if contacted.
Imperial Toy Corp. is recalling Cuddles Feeding Sets because the bottle nipple could detach, posing a choking risk to small children.
Peg Perego is recalling about 325,000 high chairs because a gap between the armrest and backrest can entrap a child's head or arm, posing a risk of injury.
CPSC is recalling gas-fired horizontal furnaces manufactured by Consolidated Industries due to a substantial risk of fire. No injuries have been reported, but 50 fires have been associated with the units.
Apple is recalling approximately 570,000 Macintosh PowerBook 45W AC adapters because they can overheat and pose a fire hazard. Consumers should stop using them and contact Apple for a free replacement.
Neiman Marcus is recalling approximately 49 plantation furniture items and antique tin mirrors because they may be painted with lead-containing paint.
Cans Unlimited is recalling Fujika kerosene heaters/cookers because indoor use can cause carbon monoxide poisoning and the units lack safety features.
Hallmark Creations is recalling tea light lamps because the plastic shade can melt, posing a fire hazard. No injuries have been reported.
The Flood Co. is recalling gallon bottles of Flood StainStrip and FloodPro Stripper/Cleaner because the caps can leak, posing a risk of skin and eye burns.
Chicco USA Inc. is recalling Build-A-Ball toys because large ball halves can stick to a child's face, covering the nose and mouth.
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