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20 recalls were announced in December 2002.
Of the 20 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 10% are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
Century Tool and Manufacturing is recalling about 6,300 camping stoves because gas leaks can cause fires. Consumers should stop using the stoves immediately.
Brooklyn Lollipop Imports and Exports is recalling about 22,000 electric fans sold in the New York area due to risks of fire, electrocution, and finger entrapment.
Madrigal Audio Laboratories is recalling approximately 1,300 Revel B-15 subwoofers because a screw inside the unit can cause a high voltage short, posing a risk of electric shock.
Kmart is recalling about 50,000 wooden toy vehicles sold nationwide in late 2002 because the wheels may break off into small parts, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Atico International is recalling about 60,000 Christmas candles because improperly set wicks may cause plastic holders to melt, posing a fire risk.
Elkton Sparkler Company is recalling about 1.7 million boxes of bamboo-stick sparklers because the handles can catch fire and emit burning fragments, posing a risk of burns.
Kohl's is recalling about 9,600 children's fleece pant sets because small fabric pieces can tear off and pose a choking hazard to young children.
Lovee Doll and Toy Co. is recalling about 160,000 Talking Learn n' Play dolls because buttons on the outfits could detach and pose a choking hazard to young children.
Zutano Inc. is recalling approximately 3,000 stuffed bunny toys because buttons on the jackets can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Wear Me Apparel Corp. is recalling about 3,000 infant girl's garment sets sold at Kmart because the zipper-pull paint contains lead, posing a poisoning hazard.
Cracker Barrel is recalling about 27,000 Pumpkin and Snowman motion lamps because exposed wires near the socket pose a risk of electric shock or electrocution.
Philips is recalling 200 units of the 3-in-1 Waffle Maker/Sandwich Maker/Grill because the sandwich plate hinges can contact an internal wire, posing a risk of shock or electrocution.
Makita is recalling about 180,000 7 1/4-inch circular saws because the lower blade guard can jam, posing a risk of serious injury from blade contact.
Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp. is recalling approximately 24,000 electric grinders because the switch can stick in the 'on' position, posing an injury risk.
Montrose Wholesale Candies and Sundries Inc. is recalling about 247,000 disposable BIC cigarette lighters that lack required child-resistant mechanisms.
The Lakeside Collection is recalling approximately 1,500 Kid's Tent Sets because the wire frame on the connecting tunnel can become exposed, posing a laceration risk.
Home Interiors is recalling about 211,000 sets of tea lights because the plastic bases can melt from heat, posing a fire hazard.
S.I.T. is recalling approximately 80,000 Cometa plastic stack chairs because they can collapse during use, posing a fall hazard.
Oceanic USA is recalling approximately 24,700 CDX scuba regulators because extreme vibration can cause air leakage underwater, potentially leading to drowning.
LTD Commodities is recalling approximately 11,540 Kid's Tent Sets because the exposed wire tip on the connecting tunnel can cause cuts.
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