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August 2001 recalls

13 recalls were announced in August 2001.

What the numbers show

Severe
3
High
10

Of the 13 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 23% are Severe.

Which agencies issued them

1–13 of 13

  • HighCPSC·01224·2001-08-30

    Discovery Channel Store Recalls Glass and Metal Oil-Burning Lamps

    Discovery Channel Store is recalling 16,000 glass and metal oil-burning lamps because the glass can shatter when lit, posing fire and laceration hazards.

    Product
    Glass and metal oil-burning lamps
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereCPSC·01223·2001-08-28

    Ozark Trail and Wenzel Propane Camping Lanterns Recalled for Fire Hazard

    Wenzel is recalling about 290,000 propane camping lanterns because an insufficient connection can allow gas to escape and ignite, posing a fire and injury risk.

    Product
    Ozark Trail and Wenzel propane-fueled camping lanterns
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·01522·2001-08-28

    SoloRider AteeA Model 32 Golf Carts Recalled for Software Defect

    SoloRider Industries is recalling about 200 AteeA Model 32 golf carts because static electricity can corrupt software, causing the cart to move without assistance.

    Product
    SoloRider AteeA Model 32 golf carts
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·01521·2001-08-28

    Snapper Recalls Walk-Behind Lawn Mowers Due to Blade Retention Risk

    Snapper is recalling 20,000 walk-behind rotary lawn mowers because the blade may separate from the housing, posing an injury risk to operators or bystanders.

    Product
    Snapper walk-behind rotary lawn mowers with model number MR216015T
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·01520·2001-08-21

    LTD Commodities Recalls Three- and Five-Wick Glass Oil Lamps

    LTD Commodities Inc. is recalling approximately 5,300 glass oil lamps sold nationwide in 2001 because the top glass could shatter if wicks are not properly secured.

    Product
    Three-wick and five-wick glass oil lamps
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·01221·2001-08-20

    STK International Recalls Four Children's Toys Due to Choking Hazard

    STK International is recalling four children's toys because they can break and release small balls, posing a choking hazard to young children.

    Product
    Children's toys: "2 PC Tambourine Set", "Bathtime Water Wheel", "Funny Loco Wind-Up", and "Pull Back Duck in Boat"
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·01219·2001-08-20

    Little Tree Dollhouse Furniture Sets Recalled for Lead Paint

    XL Machine Ltd. is recalling Little Tree dollhouse bathroom sets sold at Target because yellow paint contains lead, posing a poisoning risk to children.

    Product
    Little Tree natural wood dollhouse bathroom furniture sets
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·01518·2001-08-17

    REI Recalls Children's Baseball Caps Due to Choking Hazard

    REI is recalling about 1,600 Kids Super Caps because a plastic pull on the adjustment cord could detach and pose a choking hazard to young children.

    Product
    REI Kids Super Caps
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·01217·2001-08-16

    Kids R Us Recalls Children's Cargo Pants Due to Choking Hazard

    Kids R Us and Babies R Us are recalling about 7,000 children's cargo pants because pocket toggles can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.

    Product
    Children's cargo pants
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereCPSC·01517·2001-08-15

    Cannondale Recalls FX 400 and Cannibal ATVs Due to Steering Defects

    Cannondale is recalling approximately 630 FX 400 and Cannibal ATVs because ball joints and tie-rod assemblies can break, causing loss of control.

    Product
    Cannondale "FX 400" and "Cannibal" All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·01216·2001-08-14

    BikeE Recalls Recumbent Bicycle Suspension Forks Due to Pin Failure

    BikeE is recalling 1,400 FX and RX recumbent bicycles because suspension fork link pins can fall out, causing loss of control. Two minor injuries have been reported.

    Product
    Suspension forks on FX and RX model recumbent bicycles
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereCPSC·01214·2001-08-09

    Kolcraft LiteSport Strollers Recalled Due to Lock Mechanism Failure

    Kolcraft is recalling about 115,000 LiteSport strollers because lock mechanisms can break, causing the stroller to collapse and potentially injure children.

    Product
    Kolcraft LiteSport strollers, model number 36122
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide

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