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14 recalls were announced in January 2003.
Of the 14 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 36% are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
Zenith is recalling about 80,000 large-screen analog projection televisions because a gasket tear can cause coolant leaks, leading to smoking, charring, and electrical arcing.
Cooper Lighting is recalling nearly 600,000 Regent 500-watt halogen bulbs because they lack a required warning label about fire risks in indoor fixtures.
CPSC recalls about 17,000 Xerox, Hitachi, and GCC network laser printers because arcing can cause the fuser assembly to overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Baseline Design is recalling about 30,000 beanbag chairs because zippers can open, allowing young children to access and inhale polystyrene beads.
Tim Hortons is recalling 15-ounce stainless steel travel mugs because the lids can detach, allowing hot liquid to leak and cause burns.
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts is recalling about 40,000 Woody dolls because buttons on the clothing can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
CPSC is recalling about 364,000 Gerry and Evenflo portable wooden cribs because loose hardware can cause the mattress platform to fall, posing an injury risk to children.
Magic Cabin is recalling 107 wooden teething rings sold in 2002 because they pose a potential choking hazard to young children. No injuries have been reported.
Polaris is recalling about 2,400 2003 Predator ATVs because front brake caliper bolts were not tightened correctly, which could cause brake failure.
Build-A-Bear Workshop is recalling about 80,000 Founding Bear stuffed bears because the nose can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Innova Inc. is recalling Ultrex Thermal/Double Wall frying pans that can explode or separate, posing a serious burn hazard from hot oil.
American Power Conversion Corporation is recalling Back-UPS CS350 and CS 500 units due to overheating risks that may cause fire or property damage.
Pace Products Inc. is recalling Soap Making for Kids kits because the soap can overheat and leak, posing a burn risk to children.
Sun Rise Industrial and Raleigh America are recalling 2002 Diamondback X-10 and X-20 bicycles because the frames can break, causing crashes.
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