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August 2003 recalls

8 recalls were announced in August 2003.

What the numbers show

Severe
2
High
6

Of the 8 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 25% are Severe.

Which agencies issued them

1–8 of 8

  • SevereCPSC·03176·2003-08-29

    IBM G51 CRT Monitors Recalled for Fire and Smoke Hazard

    IBM and LiteOn Technology are expanding a recall of G51 CRT monitors due to a circuit board defect that can cause overheating, smoke, and fire.

    Product
    IBM monitors: G51 CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) and G51t Touch Screen CRT models
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereCPSC·03174·2003-08-21

    Hayward Recalls Pool Heaters Due to Fire and Explosion Risk

    Hayward Pool Products is recalling about 15,800 H-Series ED2 pool heaters because a defective circuit board can cause gas accumulation, leading to fire or explosion.

    Product
    Pool Heaters
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·03172·2003-08-21

    CPSC Recalls Falcon Action Toy Jets Due to Choking Hazard

    C.D.X. Trading Inc. is recalling about 1,500 Falcon Action Toy Jets because small parts can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

    Product
    Falcon Action Toy Jets
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·03173·2003-08-21

    Great Outdoors Horizon Gas Grills Recalled for Fire and Burn Hazards

    CFM Keanall is recalling Great Outdoors Horizon gas grills because wind can cause overheating or flashbacks, potentially leading to uncontrolled flames and burns.

    Product
    Great Outdoors "Horizon" Gas Grills
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·03550·2003-08-04

    HearthSong Recalls Happyvillagers Toy Sets Due to Choking Hazard

    HearthSong is recalling Happyvillagers Toy Sets because the heads can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. No injuries have been reported.

    Product
    Happyvillagers Toy Sets
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·03549·2003-08-04

    Magic Cabin Recalls Big Boy Trucks Due to Choking Hazard

    Magic Cabin is recalling 220 Big Boy Trucks because small parts can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children. No injuries have been reported.

    Product
    Big Boy Trucks (Dump Truck & Tow Truck)
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide

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