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24 recalls were announced in October 2003.
Of the 24 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 13% are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
Notifier is recalling approximately 6,000 fire alarm control panels because a component may enter a sleep mode, preventing audible evacuation signals from operating during an emergency.
Michaels Stores is recalling about 165,000 Halloween tealight candleholders because they can flare up and cause burns. Consumers should stop using them and return them for a refund.
Fire Control Instruments is recalling 276 Audio Evacuation Units that may enter a sleep mode, preventing audible evacuation signals from operating during emergencies.
Walgreens is recalling Beaded Pumpkin Tea Light Holders because the beads can ignite, posing a fire hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Neurosmith is recalling Pet Me Platypus plush toys because plastic button covers can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
The Sarut Group is recalling 3,100 fish-shaped cigarette lighters because they lack required child-resistant mechanisms, posing a fire hazard to children.
Russound is recalling 1,200 CAV6.6 Audio Video Controller/Amplifiers because they can short circuit and overheat, posing a risk of injury.
Style Asia is recalling 8,000 wristwatch and cigarette-shaped lighters because they lack child-resistant mechanisms, posing a fire hazard to children.
Shindaiwa Inc. is recalling 59,200 professional hedge trimmers because the fuel cap can leak, posing a fire and burn hazard.
Wahl Clipper Corp. is recalling 6,000 Duet 2-in-1 Hair Styler curling irons because electrical insulation may break down, posing a risk of electric shock.
Pier 1 Imports is recalling Footed Glass Floater Bowl candleholders because the base can fall off, causing the glass to break and cut consumers.
Husqvarna is recalling 9,900 walk-behind lawn mowers because a loose blade bolt could cause the blade to fall off, posing an injury risk.
Koyker Manufacturing is recalling 350 Raptor 1000M utility vehicles because a brass gear in the steering sector can break, causing loss of steering control.
Innova Inc. is recalling 244,000 Ultrex Thermal/Double Wall Frying Pans because the non-stick coating can separate and propel hot oil, causing burns.
Buck Knives Inc. is recalling 2,000 MiniBuck Black Pocket Knives because the plastic handles can crack, posing a risk of injury from the blade.
John Wiley & Sons is recalling 5,400 copies of the Candle and Soap Making For Dummies book because incorrect lye instructions pose a burn risk.
Honda is recalling 30,000 Harmony walk-behind lawnmowers because a bent crankshaft can cause the blade brake to fail, allowing the blade to keep spinning.
Magic Cabin is recalling 600 Sonato Wooden Toy Cars because the wheels can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Cybex International is recalling 33,719 treadmills because dust accumulation can cause overheating and fire. Five fire incidents with property damage have been reported.
Kawasaki is recalling 75,000 Prairie ATVs because a suspension arm can separate, causing loss of steering control and injury.
Pottery Barn is recalling 5,400 Halloween House Tealight Holders because using plastic tealights in the turret creates a fire risk. No injuries have been reported.
Technuity Inc. is recalling Energizer-brand back-up power supply devices because they can spark when used with other power protection devices, posing a fire risk.
Park Tool USA is recalling 4,000 Professional Bicycle Floor Pumps because they can over-pressurize and cause the handle to rise unexpectedly, resulting in three reported injuries.
Crosman is recalling specific spring-piston air rifles because they may fire unexpectedly when the barrel is closed, posing a risk of injury.
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