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15 recalls were announced in February 2003.
Of the 15 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 7% are Critical, 20% are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
The First Years is recalling 120,000 2-in-1 baby tubs and step stools because the footrest can pinch babies if not fully extended.
The Betesh Group is recalling Busy Bug plush toys because the antennae can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Random House is recalling approximately 360,000 children's board book sets because plastic snaps on the packaging can detach and pose a choking hazard to young children.
BRIO Corp. is recalling about 4,000 Ambi Bird Trumpet toys because a small knob can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Playnation Play Systems is recalling Fun Buckets for backyard play sets because the attached rope can entangle around a child's neck, posing a strangulation hazard.
Fireworks of Alabama is recalling about 72,000 bamboo stick sparklers because the handles can catch fire, burn, and emit fragments, posing a fire and burn hazard.
Robert Bosch Tool Corp. is recalling about 2 million Skil Warrior drill battery chargers because the internal transformer can overheat, melt, and ignite nearby materials.
Young's J.K. Inc. is recalling about 500 dolphin-shaped cigarette lighters sold in Oregon and Southwest Washington because they lack required child-resistant mechanisms, posing fire and burn risks.
The Toro Company is recalling about 400 Z-100 riding mowers because fuel lines may be too long and contact moving parts, causing leaks.
Exmark is recalling about 1,500 Lazer HP riding mowers because fuel lines may droop and contact moving parts, causing leaks.
Kawasaki is recalling 732 units of the 2003 KFX50 ATV because a weld on the steering column may fail, causing loss of steering control. No injuries have been reported.
UWATEC is recalling 1995 Aladin Air X NitrOx dive computers because software errors may cause decompression sickness. Consumers should stop using them and contact UWATEC for a free replacement.
Thomas & Betts is recalling about 31,000 emergency exit signs sold under Lightalarms, Emergi-Lite, and Dynaray brands because internal components may overheat and cause a fire.
Eton America is recalling about 1,400 Viper Jr youth ATVs because the remote shutoff switch may fail to stop the vehicle if the receiver is off.
Trak Inc. is recalling Karhu Meta and Morph Sweeper snowshoe bindings because short screws may cause them to separate, posing a fall hazard.
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