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20 recalls were announced in March 2002.
Of the 20 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 40% are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
Tristar Products is recalling Steam Buggy Deluxe Steamers because the internal hose can detach, causing hot water or steam to escape and burn consumers.
Lifetime and Escalade portable basketball hoops are being recalled because a sharp bolt on the pole can cause serious lacerations. Consumers should stop using the hoops and contact the manufacturers for free cap nuts.
Tough Traveler is recalling 135 child backpack carriers because a seat restraint strap could slip through a slider, posing a fall risk if the safety harness is not used.
Childcraft Education Corp. is recalling about 700 wooden changing tables with steps because children's fingers can get caught in the hinges, causing crushing or pinching injuries.
Invensys is recalling 18,200 TS11 Thermal Safety Control Valves installed in commercial cooking equipment because a machining defect may cause gas leaks and fires.
Toro is recalling about 13,000 commercial riding mowers because the exhaust system can ignite fuel vapors if the engine backfires.
Exmark is recalling about 21,000 commercial riding mowers because the exhaust system can ignite fuel vapors if the engine backfires.
Dixon Industries is recalling about 28,000 riding lawn mowers because fuel tanks can crack and leak, posing a fire and burn risk.
Jade Products is recalling about 7,200 Dynasty gas ranges to install anti-tip brackets, preventing potential tip-overs and burn injuries.
Dollar Tree is recalling approximately 165,000 paperweights because they may leak petroleum distillates, posing ingestion and flammability hazards.
Pascal Products is recalling about 600 two-paneled fireplace screens sold at Wal-Mart because the paint on the metal mesh can ignite when exposed to direct flame.
Rose Art is recalling about 124,000 children's soap making kits because the soap can overheat in a microwave and leak, causing burns.
ICON Health & Fitness is recalling about 7,500 Hiker exercise machines because an electrical component can fail, causing overheating, fire, and burns.
Viessmann is recalling 190 boiler controls installed in Atola-RN boilers because a failing relay may allow the burner to operate without proper flue damper interlock, risking carbon monoxide emissions.
GE Interlogix is recalling approximately 18,000 security control panels because they may fail to send distress signals to emergency services, posing a safety risk.
Leiner Health Products is recalling Nature's Valley Women's Formula Multivitamin because the bottles lack required child-resistant packaging, posing a risk of serious injury or death to children.
Hunter Fan Co. is recalling approximately 100,000 humidifiers because their motors can overheat, posing a fire hazard. Consumers should stop using the units and contact the company for a replacement or refund.
Trudeau Corp. is recalling about 20,000 fondue sets because the plastic ring can crack during heating or cooling, posing burn and fire hazards.
Longwell Electronics is recalling power cord sets sold with HP inkjet printers because the connector can break, exposing electrical contacts and posing a shock hazard.
Murray Inc. is recalling about 89,500 riding lawn mowers because fuel tanks can crack and leak, posing a fire and burn risk.
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