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June 2002 recalls

15 recalls were announced in June 2002.

What the numbers show

Critical
1
Severe
3
High
11

Of the 15 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 7% are Critical, 20% are Severe.

Which agencies issued them

1–15 of 15

  • SevereCPSC·02189·2002-06-27

    In-Sink-Erator Recalls Instant Hot Water Dispensers Due to Fire Hazard

    In-Sink-Erator is recalling about 252,200 instant hot water dispensers because water leaks can cause electrical arcing and fire. Consumers should unplug units and check serial numbers.

    Product
    Hot water dispensers
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·02185·2002-06-25

    Candle-lite Recalls Martha Stewart Everyday Potpourri Simmering Pots

    Candle-lite is recalling about 80,000 Martha Stewart Everyday ceramic potpourri simmering pots sold at Kmart because flames can flare out of ventilation holes, posing a burn risk.

    Product
    Ceramic potpourri simmering pots
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·02186·2002-06-25

    Mountain Safety Research Recalls White Premium Blend Stove Fuel Cans

    Mountain Safety Research is recalling about 9,700 cans of MSR White Premium Blend Stove Fuel because corrosion can cause leaks, posing a fire or injury hazard.

    Product
    MSR White Premium Blend Stove Fuel
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereCPSC·02183·2002-06-20

    Next Ultra Shock Bicycles Recalled Due to Fork Breakage Risk

    CPSC recalls Next Ultra Shock bicycles with Ballistic 105 forks that can break, causing loss of control and injury.

    Product
    Next Ultra Shock mountain bicycles with "Ballistic 105" front suspension forks
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·02184·2002-06-20

    UL United Recalls Electrical Paintings Due to Shock and Fire Hazards

    UL United Inc. is recalling 'The Motion Picture' series electrical paintings because they can short circuit, posing a shock or fire hazard. No injuries have been reported.

    Product
    The Motion Picture series electrical paintings
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·02180·2002-06-12

    Graco Recalls Toy Tracks on Children's Activity Centers

    Graco is recalling about 152,000 children's activity centers with toy tracks that can break, posing cut, pinch, and choking hazards to young children.

    Product
    Toy tracks attached to children's activity centers
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·02177·2002-06-12

    CPSC Recalls Novelty Cigarette Lighters Lacking Child-Resistant Mechanisms

    Specialty Sales Co. Inc. is recalling about 6,000 novelty cigarette lighters sold in northern California because they lack required child-resistant mechanisms, posing fire and burn hazards.

    Product
    Novelty cigarette lighters
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·02175·2002-06-12

    Little Tikes Recalls Pop 'n Scoot Ride-on Toys Due to Fall Risk

    Little Tikes is recalling about 21,400 Pop 'n Scoot ride-on toys because children can fall forward over the handlebars, causing facial injuries.

    Product
    Pop 'n Scoot Ride-on toys
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·02178·2002-06-11

    Brookdale Recalls EVAC-U8 Emergency Escape Smoke Hoods for Misuse Risk

    Brookdale International Systems is recalling EVAC-U8 smoke hoods because they are not designed to protect against tear gas or chemical warfare agents.

    Product
    EVAC-U8 emergency escape smoke hoods
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·02546·2002-06-06

    Megatech Recalls Rechargeable Battery Packs for Radio-Controlled Airplanes

    Megatech is recalling about 3,000 NiMh battery packs for radio-controlled airplanes because internal connections may slip, causing arcing, overheating, and fire or burn hazards.

    Product
    NiMh battery packs used with certain Megatech radio-controlled airplanes
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·02172·2002-06-04

    Luxo Recalls Portable Fluorescent Lamps Due to Overheating and Burn Risk

    Luxo Corp. is recalling about 18,300 portable fluorescent lamps because the ballast can overheat and short-circuit, posing a skin burn hazard. No injuries have been reported.

    Product
    Portable fluorescent lamps
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide

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