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19 recalls were announced in November 2003.
Of the 19 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 5% are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
American Greetings is recalling 17,000 DesignWare Crazy Bounce Balls because they can break apart and pose a choking hazard to young children. No injuries have been reported.
American Greetings is recalling 500 cloth Santa decorations sold at Wal-Mart because the beaded nose could detach and pose an aspiration hazard to young children.
American Greetings is recalling 122,700 DesignWare Zipper Pulls because the plastic butterfly attachments may detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Toys R Us is recalling 50,000 packages of sidewalk chalk sold nationwide from March to November 2003 because the product contains high levels of lead, posing a poisoning risk to young children.
May Department Stores is recalling 57,660 girls' hooded fleece jackets because the zipper pull could detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Meijer is recalling about 7,500 Falls Creek Army Flight Jackets for children because the hood drawstrings pose a strangulation risk. No injuries have been reported.
Merit Furniture Distributors is recalling 524 bunk beds because large openings in the guardrails could allow a child to become trapped and strangled.
Planet 3 is recalling Cherry Bentwood television stands sold at Circuit City because they can tip over, posing a risk of injury or death.
Deere & Company is recalling 4,600 Gator Utility Vehicles because improper brake cable crimping could cause braking failure. No injuries have been reported.
Cub Cadet is recalling Series 7000 compact tractors because the shift lever may pop out of gear on slopes, posing a loss-of-control risk.
Schylling Associates Inc. is recalling 300 Bear Jack-In-the-Box toys because a red bead on the crank can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
SecureAlert is recalling GPS2000 MobilePAL+GPS phones because the test button can drain the battery, preventing emergency calls. No injuries have been reported.
Target is recalling 'Double Dipp'n Fun' multicolored sidewalk chalk because it contains high levels of lead, posing a poisoning risk to young children.
Polardreams International Ltd. is recalling 50,600 candle gift sets sold at BJ's Wholesale Clubs because the tealight candles can produce a larger-than-normal flame, posing a fire hazard.
Fisher-Price is recalling Lightning PAC Scooters and MX3 Mini Bikes because motor control circuits can malfunction, causing the vehicles to continue running after the power button is released.
Polaris is recalling 14,000 ATVs because a damaged fuel tank grommet can cause a fuel leak, posing a serious fire hazard.
Advantage Publishers Group is recalling approximately 5,300 'Amazing Baby Listen and Play' activity books because a plastic dial hub can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
BRIO Corp. is recalling 2,100 Plan Toys Solid Drums because rubber feet may detach, posing a choking risk to young children.
The Metal Ware Corp. is recalling NESCO stainless steel deep fryers because the mesh filter allows moisture to build up, causing oil to boil over and posing a burn hazard.
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