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May 2002 recalls

27 recalls were announced in May 2002.

What the numbers show

Severe
3
High
24

Of the 27 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 11% are Severe.

Which agencies issued them

1–27 of 27

  • HighCPSC·02544·2002-05-31

    Lands' End Recalls Soft Farm Sets Due to Choking Hazard

    Lands' End is recalling about 600 Soft Farm Sets because the legs of the chicken and duck figures may detach, posing a choking risk.

    Product
    Soft Farm Sets
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·02542·2002-05-30

    Sportsman's Guide Recalls Big Red Wagons Due to Wheel Explosion Risk

    The Sportsman's Guide is recalling Big Red Wagons because the plastic wheel rims may break and explode under pressure, posing a risk of injury to nearby individuals.

    Product
    Big Red Wagons
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereCPSC·02159·2002-05-24

    Red Devil Gas Grills Recalled for Burn and Fire Hazards

    CPSC warns about Red Devil gas grills that can cause severe burns and fires due to a design flaw allowing ignition at the air intake tube.

    Product
    Red Devil Gas Grills
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·02167·2002-05-21

    Kolcraft Recalls Toy Steering Wheels on Jeep Cherokee Strollers

    Kolcraft is recalling toy steering wheels sold on Jeep Cherokee strollers because they can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.

    Product
    Toy steering wheel attachment sold on Kolcraft's Jeep® Cherokee stroller
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·02166·2002-05-21

    Aqua-Leisure Recalls SunSmart Baby Floats Due to Tear Risk

    Aqua-Leisure is recalling SunSmart baby floats because the seat leg holes can tear, causing children to fall into water. Consumers should stop using the floats and contact the company for a replacement.

    Product
    SunSmart baby floats
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·02164·2002-05-20

    Dorel Recalls Safety 1st and Beatrix Potter Infant Car Seats

    Dorel Juvenile Group is recalling about 26,000 Safety 1st and Beatrix Potter "Designer 22" infant car seats/carriers because the plastic handle can release, posing a fall hazard.

    Product
    Safety 1st and Beatrix Potter "Designer 22" infant car seats/carriers
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereCPSC·02541·2002-05-17

    Red Devil Gas Grills Recalled for Burn Hazard

    QVC is recalling Red Devil gas grills because lighting them at the air intake tube can cause severe burns and fire.

    Product
    Red Devil Gas Grills
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·02161·2002-05-16

    Philips Recalls Speaker Power Adapters Sold With HP Computers

    Philips Electronics is recalling about 93,000 speaker power adapters sold with HP computers because the power cord connector is not grounded, posing a potential shock hazard.

    Product
    Speaker power adapters
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·02163·2002-05-16

    Seismic Safety Products Recalls Northridge 2000 Earthquake Gas Valves

    Seismic Safety Products is recalling approximately 600 Northridge 2000 Earthquake Valves because they may stick open, posing a fire and explosion risk during earthquakes.

    Product
    Northridge 2000 Earthquake Valves
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·02162·2002-05-16

    Ziotek Extension Cords Recalled Due to Reversed Polarity Hazard

    E-filliate Inc. is recalling Ziotek extension cords sold by Cyberguys because reversed polarity creates electric shock and electrocution risks.

    Product
    Ziotek brand extension cords
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·02160·2002-05-16

    Fitness Quest Recalls Total Gym Exercise Machines Due to Handle Detachment

    Fitness Quest Inc. is recalling Total Gym 1000 and Pro exercise machines because handles can detach and cables can break, causing injuries.

    Product
    Total Gym® 1000 and the Total Gym® Pro model exercise machines
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·02156·2002-05-13

    Milwaukee Recalls Power Plus Automotive Chargers Due to Fire Hazard

    Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp. is recalling about 18,000 Power Plus automotive chargers because they can overheat under low voltage conditions, posing a fire hazard.

    Product
    Power Plus automotive chargers
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·02157·2002-05-09

    Ryobi Hammer Drills Recalled Due to Trigger and Lock-On Button Defects

    Ryobi is recalling about 6,000 HD501 hammer drills because the trigger or lock-on button can jam, posing a risk of physical injury. Consumers should stop using them and return them for a full refund.

    Product
    RYOBI brand hammer drills
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·02158·2002-05-09

    Rocky Mountain Bicycles Recall Slayer and Edge Models Due to Chainstay Failure

    Rocky Mountain Bicycles is recalling about 660 Slayer and Edge mountain bicycles because the chainstay can fail, causing the rear wheel to separate and potentially leading to a crash.

    Product
    Slayer and "Edge" Rocky Mountain Bicycles
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·02539·2002-05-08

    Baseline Design Recalls Bean Bag Chairs Due to Suffocation Hazard

    Baseline Design is recalling about 30,000 bean bag chairs sold at Walmart because unsealed zippers expose small beads, posing suffocation risks to young children.

    Product
    Bean bag chairs
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·02537·2002-05-08

    Astra International Recalls Glove Compartment Organizers Due to Burn Hazard

    Astra International is recalling glove compartment organizers because the flashlight can overheat and cause burns. Consumers should contact Consumers Union for a refund or replacement.

    Product
    Glove compartment organizers
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·02540·2002-05-07

    Total Gym Fitness Recalls Total Gym XL Exercisers Due to Fall Hazard

    Total Gym Fitness LLC is recalling about 3,100 Total Gym XL exercisers because a lever pin could fail, causing users to fall. No injuries have been reported.

    Product
    Total Gym XL exercisers
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·02155·2002-05-07

    Eugenio Serafin Recalls Electric Showerhead Hot Water Heaters in Puerto Rico

    Eugenio Serafin Inc. is recalling electric showerhead hot water heaters sold in Puerto Rico due to an electrocution hazard. Consumers should stop using the units and return them for a refund.

    Product
    Electric showerhead hot water heaters
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·02534·2002-05-06

    Best Lock Corp. Recalls Electronic Door Locks for Fire Hazard

    Best Lock Corp. is recalling about 8,000 electronic door locks because exposed wires and mounting holes could pose a fire hazard in extreme fire situations.

    Product
    Electronic door locks
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·02154·2002-05-01

    Prestige Toy Corp. Recalls Duckie Ring Rattle/Teethers Due to Choking Hazard

    Prestige Toy Corp. is recalling about 4,600 Duckie Ring rattle/teethers because the plastic tube may break, causing small beads to fall out and pose a choking hazard to young children.

    Product
    Duckie Ring rattle/teethers
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide

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