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July 2003 recalls

20 recalls were announced in July 2003.

What the numbers show

Severe
6
High
14

Of the 20 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 30% are Severe.

Which agencies issued them

1–20 of 20

  • SevereCPSC·03167·2003-07-31

    Ideal Solenoid Voltage Testers Recalled Due to Burn Risk

    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.

    Product
    Ideal Solenoid Voltage Testers
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·03165·2003-07-31

    CPSC Recalls Earlyears Bobbie Bear Stacking Rings Due to Choking Hazard

    International Playthings Inc. is recalling Earlyears Bobbie Bear Stacking Rings because plastic knobs can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

    Product
    Earlyears Bobbie Bear Stacking Rings
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·03169·2003-07-31

    Cervelo Recalls Wolf Bicycle Forks Due to Crack Risk

    Cervelo Cycles is recalling Wolf all-carbon road bike forks that may crack near the crown, posing a risk of injury to riders.

    Product
    Wolf Bicycle Forks
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereCPSC·03164·2003-07-24

    Black & Decker Recalls 18-volt Cordless Drills Due to Fire Hazard

    Black & Decker is recalling approximately 265,000 18-volt cordless drill/drivers because the switch can malfunction and overheat, posing a fire risk.

    Product
    Black & Decker 18-volt cordless drill/drivers
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·03159·2003-07-17

    Midwest Recalls Toad Lawn Sprinklers Due to Explosion Risk

    Midwest is recalling 4,000 Toad Lawn Sprinklers because internal hose failure can cause the sprinkler to explode, posing an injury risk.

    Product
    Toad Lawn Ball Sprinkler
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·03162·2003-07-17

    De Bon Sales Recalls Novelty Cigarette Lighters for Fire Hazards

    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.

    Product
    Novelty Cigarette Lighters
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·03547·2003-07-09

    Select Comfort Recalls 90,000 Sleep Number Beds Due to Shock Hazard

    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.

    Product
    Sleep Number Beds
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·03544·2003-07-03

    Toshiba Recalls Rear Projection Televisions Due to 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.

    Product
    Rear Projection Televisions
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereCPSC·03152·2003-07-02

    Perfect Fit Recalls SOIREE and Soft n' Warm Electric Blankets

    Perfect Fit Industries is recalling SOIREE and Soft n' Warm electric blankets because they can overheat, posing a risk of burn injuries.

    Product
    SOIREE® and Soft n' Warm® Electric Blankets
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·03154·2003-07-02

    Franzus International Adapter Plugs Recalled for Electrical Shock Hazard

    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.

    Product
    International Adapter Plugs
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·03157·2003-07-02

    TNT Reloadable Tube Fireworks Recalled Due to Defective Base

    American Promotional Events Inc. is recalling TNT Reloadable Tube Fireworks because the base can break during launch, potentially sending fireworks in unintended directions.

    Product
    TNT Reloadable Tube Fireworks
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·03155·2003-07-02

    Small Small World Recalls Egg Dippers Easter Plush Toys Due to Bead Hazard

    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.

    Product
    Egg Dippers Easter Plush Toys
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide

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