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March 2002 recalls

20 recalls were announced in March 2002.

What the numbers show

Severe
8
High
12

Of the 20 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 40% are Severe.

Which agencies issued them

1–20 of 20

  • SevereCPSC·02529·2002-03-29

    Tristar Steam Buggy Deluxe Steamers Recalled for Burn Hazard

    Tristar Products is recalling Steam Buggy Deluxe Steamers because the internal hose can detach, causing hot water or steam to escape and burn consumers.

    Product
    Steam Buggy™ Deluxe Steamers
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereCPSC·02129·2002-03-28

    Lifetime and Escalade Portable Basketball Hoops Recalled for Sharp Bolt Hazard

    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.

    Product
    Portable basketball hoops
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·02528·2002-03-28

    Tough Traveler Recalls Child Backpack Carriers Due to Strap Safety Issue

    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.

    Product
    Tough Traveler® backpack carriers
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·02527·2002-03-26

    Invensys Recalls TS11 Thermal Safety Control Valves Due to Fire Risk

    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.

    Product
    TS11 Thermal Safety Control Valve
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereCPSC·02125·2002-03-21

    Toro Recalls Commercial Riding Mowers Due to Fire Hazard

    Toro is recalling about 13,000 commercial riding mowers because the exhaust system can ignite fuel vapors if the engine backfires.

    Product
    Toro-brand Commercial-grade Riding Mower
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereCPSC·02126·2002-03-21

    Exmark Recalls Commercial Riding Mowers Due to Fire Risk

    Exmark is recalling about 21,000 commercial riding mowers because the exhaust system can ignite fuel vapors if the engine backfires.

    Product
    Exmark-brand Commercial-grade Riding Mower
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·02119·2002-03-20

    Jade Products Recalls Dynasty Gas Ranges for Tip-Over Repair

    Jade Products is recalling about 7,200 Dynasty gas ranges to install anti-tip brackets, preventing potential tip-overs and burn injuries.

    Product
    Dynasty Gas Range
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·02123·2002-03-20

    Pascal Two-Paneled Fireplace Screens Recalled for Fire Hazard

    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.

    Product
    Two-Paneled Fireplace Screen
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereCPSC·02121·2002-03-14

    Rose Art Children's Soap Making Kit Recalled for Burn Hazard

    Rose Art is recalling about 124,000 children's soap making kits because the soap can overheat in a microwave and leak, causing burns.

    Product
    Soap Making Kit
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·02524·2002-03-13

    Viessmann Recalls SR-RN-2 and SR-RN2R Boiler Controls for Safety Hazard

    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.

    Product
    SR-RN-2 and SR-RN2R Boiler Control
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·02117·2002-03-12

    Leiner Recalls Nature's Valley Women's Formula Multivitamin for Packaging Defect

    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.

    Product
    Nature's Valley, Women's Formula Multivitamin
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereCPSC·02116·2002-03-07

    Hunter Fan Recalls Humidifiers Due to Motor Overheating Fire Hazard

    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.

    Product
    Humidifier
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·02115·2002-03-07

    Longwell Power Cord Sets Sold with HP Printers Recalled for Shock Hazard

    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.

    Product
    Power Cord Sets sold with HP Inkjet Printers
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereCPSC·02113·2002-03-05

    Murray Riding Lawn Mowers Recalled for Fuel Tank Fire Hazard

    Murray Inc. is recalling about 89,500 riding lawn mowers because fuel tanks can crack and leak, posing a fire and burn risk.

    Product
    Rear-engine and Mid-engine Riding Lawn Mower
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide

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