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20 recalls were announced in July 2003.
Of the 20 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 30% are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
Ideal Industries is recalling about 122,000 voltage testers that can short out at high voltages, causing the faceplate to blow off and resulting in burns.
Hedstrom Corp. is recalling about 116,000 trampolines because frame welds can break during use, causing falls and injuries.
Wal-Mart is recalling Home Trends Kiddy Sling Chairs because small plastic bolt covers pose a choking hazard to small children.
International Playthings Inc. is recalling Earlyears Bobbie Bear Stacking Rings because plastic knobs can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Cervelo Cycles is recalling Wolf all-carbon road bike forks that may crack near the crown, posing a risk of injury to riders.
Black & Decker is recalling approximately 265,000 18-volt cordless drill/drivers because the switch can malfunction and overheat, posing a fire risk.
CPSC and manufacturers recall 2.7 million slow cookers because base handles can break, causing hot food spills and burns.
UWATEC is recalling Smart PRO and Smart COM dive computers because the alert system may fail and screens may freeze, posing safety risks to divers.
Midwest is recalling 4,000 Toad Lawn Sprinklers because internal hose failure can cause the sprinkler to explode, posing an injury risk.
DesignPac is recalling 4,000 Oil Lamp Boxed Sets sold at Target because the paraffin oil bottles lack required child-resistant closures. No injuries have been reported.
De Bon Sales Inc. is recalling 8,000 novelty cigarette lighters sold in Texas because they lack child-resistant mechanisms, posing fire and burn risks to young children.
Toro is recalling 7,500 TimeCutter Z riding lawn mowers because a failed actuator arm could cause loss of transmission control and injury.
Select Comfort is recalling 90,000 Sleep Number Beds sold between November 2002 and March 2003 because power cord insulation can crack in cold weather, creating a shock hazard.
Toshiba is recalling 3,400 rear projection televisions because a capacitor failure could cause a shock or electrocution hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Perfect Fit Industries is recalling SOIREE and Soft n' Warm electric blankets because they can overheat, posing a risk of burn injuries.
JAKKS Pacific is recalling about 1.3 million Spit Smatter spray foam cans because the aerosol cans can break apart, posing a risk of serious injury.
Franzus Company LLC is recalling about 29,000 international adapter plugs because they can separate and expose live electrical conductors, posing an electrocution and shock hazard.
American Promotional Events Inc. is recalling TNT Reloadable Tube Fireworks because the base can break during launch, potentially sending fireworks in unintended directions.
GSW water heaters with S.I.T. gas temperature controls are recalled due to a potential burn hazard from ignition flashback or increased water temperature.
Small Small World is recalling approximately 75,000 Egg Dippers Easter plush toys because seams can separate and release small beads, posing an aspiration hazard to young children.
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