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21 recalls were announced in April 2003.
Of the 21 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 19% are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
DCD Incorporated is recalling about 9,500 Ab Swing exercise units because faulty handlebar welds could fail, causing users to fall. The company is contacting owners to replace the handlebars.
CPSC advises replacing Star ME-1 dry fire sprinklers made by Sprinkler Corporation of Milwaukee because they may fail in a fire, risking death or injury.
American Household Inc. is recalling approximately 60,000 Star ME-1 dry fire sprinklers manufactured by Chemetron Corporation between 1977 and 1982 because they may fail to operate in a fire.
WestPoint Stevens is recalling Vellux fahrenheit electric blankets because they can overheat when folded, posing a risk of thermal burns.
CPSC and DesignPac Inc. are recalling 37,200 Vintage Rose Oil Lamps sold at Target because the glass wick holder can shatter when lit, posing a fire hazard.
Country Home Products is recalling 2,800 NEUTON cordless electric lawnmowers because they lack a safety guard, posing a risk of foot injury.
Fisher-Price is recalling Little People Animal Sounds Farms because small metal screws can detach, posing a choking or aspiration risk to young children.
Panasonic is recalling about 64,000 cordless power tool battery packs because they can unexpectedly detach and strike operators or bystanders.
Thomson is recalling RCA 650-Watt Home Entertainment amplifiers because they can overheat, melt, and pose a shock hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Dynacraft Industries is recalling Next Voltage and Vertical Street Blade BMX bicycles because the stems can loosen, causing riders to lose control and fall.
Battat is recalling toy drumsticks sold with Parents Bee Bop Band drum sets because the ends can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Polaris is recalling 2000 and 2001 Xpedition, Trail Boss, and Magnum 325 ATVs because loose oil cooler line clamps may leak hot oil, causing burns or engine failure.
BJ's Wholesale Club is recalling Red Devil gas grills because they can collapse and cause burns or fires.
Playskool is recalling about 300,000 Magic Start Crawl 'n Stand toys sold at Wal-Mart because they can tip over and injure babies.
Kindermusik International is recalling 32,000 Fiddlesticks instruments because loose caps may allow ball bearings to spill, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Black Diamond Equipment is recalling Bionic Crampons because the front rail may be improperly heat-treated, causing toe points to bend and malfunction.
CPSC and TNT are recalling Party Poppers sold at Wal-Mart because the cone-shaped top can pop off and injure users. No injuries have been reported.
Maytag is recalling about 6,800 Kenmore Elite TRIO refrigerators because a screw could pierce wire insulation, posing an electrical shock risk.
RCE/LCI is recalling Lamaze Flower Stroller Wrap and Soft Bead Buddies toys because the paint on metal wires contains excess lead.
Raven Industries is recalling infrared remote controls for specific adjustable beds because an internal component can overheat, posing fire and burn risks.
Dollar Tree is recalling Christmas House plush bears and snowman dolls because buttons on the jackets can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
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