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25 recalls were announced in July 2002.
Of the 25 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 24% are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
STK International is recalling about 190,000 Volt Master extension cords because undersized wires present a shock hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Remington is recalling about 3,000 Vortex Ultra hair dryers sold nationwide from July 2000 to January 2001 because they lack a safety plug that prevents electrocution if dropped in water.
BRIO Corporation is recalling about 3,000 pull-along snail toys because the eyes can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Small World Toys is recalling Sort & See sorting box toys because plastic windows can break and release beads, posing a choking hazard to children.
Lauri Inc. is recalling Toddler Tote activity sets and Familiar Things puzzles because parts can tear into small pieces, posing a choking risk to small children.
Radio Flyer is recalling Model 8 Roadster steering wheels because the horn can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. No injuries have been reported.
Cane Creek is recalling about 7,700 THUDBUSTER suspension seat posts because the cradle can break, posing a risk of falls and serious injury.
Young's J.K. Inc. is recalling novelty lighters shaped like beverage cans because they lack required child-resistant mechanisms, posing fire and burn hazards.
Yamaha is recalling about 14,000 1997 and 1998 350 Electric ATVs because a rear hub weld can fail, causing brake loss and injury.
CPSC and Wal-Mart are recalling Red Devil gas grills because the design allows gas to ignite in the air intake tube, causing burns and fires.
Flat Rock Grill Co. is recalling Shoreline Series gas grills because the thermometer glass can shatter, posing a cut hazard. Consumers should remove the thermometers immediately.
Aroma Housewares is recalling ACJ-250 juice extractors because the filter and lid can break apart, projecting metal and plastic shards that cause injuries.
Hilton Hotels is recalling Vacation Station children's cooler chairs because the folding mechanism can crush or sever fingers. One injury involving a severed fingertip has been reported.
Johnson Outdoors Inc. is recalling SCUBAPRO/UWATEC dive computer consoles because the pressure gauges may display inaccurate readings, posing a decompression sickness risk.
Jakks Pacific is recalling approximately 296,000 cans of Smatter spray foam because the pressurized containers can break apart in hot vehicles, posing an injury risk.
Royal Outdoor Products is recalling Colonial Vinyl Deck Post Kits because cracks can develop near the base, potentially causing railing collapse.
Coleman is recalling Mosquito Deleto traps because propane leaks can cause fires. Consumers should stop using the traps and contact Coleman for a remedy.
Dynacraft is recalling about 4,700 Vertical XL2 mountain bicycles sold at Target because the forks can break, causing riders to lose control and suffer injuries.
Dollar Tree is recalling approximately 294,000 drip pans sold nationwide in 2002 because hot burners can ignite the pans, posing a fire hazard.
Snapper, Inc. is recalling about 2,200 walk-behind lawn mowers because a defective side discharge deflector accessory allows projectiles to fly out from under the mower deck.
PM International is recalling about 22,000 adapter plugs because they can expose live electrical conductors, posing an electric shock hazard.
L.A. Lighter Inc. is recalling about 1,800 disposable cigarette lighters because their child-resistant mechanisms may not meet federal safety standards, posing a fire hazard to young children.
Whirlpool is recalling about 17,000 combination washer and gas dryer units because the gas dryer can overheat, posing a fire hazard. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
Holophane is recalling about 1,500 Enduralume and Low Profile Enduralume luminaires because the glass portion may crack, posing a laceration hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Bath & Body Works is recalling approximately 1,000 ice shavers sold in May 2002 because the stainless steel blade can cut consumers' hands and fingers.
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