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21 recalls were announced in October 2004.
Of the 21 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 19% are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
Kyocera is recalling approximately 1 million cell phone batteries due to reports of short-circuiting, overheating, and minor burn injuries.
Rio Brands is recalling Mainstays Garden Folding Lawn Chairs sold at Wal-Mart because the plastic arms can break, posing a fall hazard.
Tai Tung International is recalling toy ice cream cars, police cars, and washing machines because multicolored beads inside can pose a choking hazard to young children.
International Playthings is recalling Earlyears Spirolly Rattles because the spiral section can break, releasing small balls that pose a choking hazard to young children.
Polaris is recalling about 1,250 2005 RANGER 4x4 Utility Vehicles because a missing or misplaced weld on the lower steering shaft could cause loss of vehicle control.
Nexgrill is recalling Beefmaster Explorer gas grills because the gas valve label can be hard to read, potentially causing users to leave the gas on and creating a fire risk.
Zippo is recalling 101,557 multi-purpose utility lighters because they may spill butane fuel from the nozzle when first used, creating a potential fire hazard.
Chris Arlotta Enterprises Ltd. is recalling about 2,900 cotton mattress pads that fail federal flammability standards, posing a risk of burn injury or death.
Avanti is recalling about 124,000 water dispensers because the hot water faucet may fail to shut off, causing burn injuries to children.
IKEA is recalling Fargglad multi-color children's chairs because red plastic feet can detach, creating a choking hazard for young children.
Sky High International is recalling Care Bears Lunch Kits sold at Kohl's because the water bottle spout can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Little Giant Pump Company is recalling about 150,000 evaporative cooler pumps because non-flame-retardant motor caps can ignite during electrical failure, posing a fire risk.
LaCrosse Footwear is recalling about 8,400 Polar and Trailblazer work boots because the protective toe caps may not provide sufficient impact protection.
Giant Bicycle Inc. is recalling about 160 2004 Rainier mountain bicycles because front brake mounting tabs can break, causing brake failure and loss of control.
Chicago Wholesale and Imports is recalling 3,500 electric pictures due to fire and electric shock risks from inadequate construction and incorrect wiring.
Teng Fei Trading Inc. is recalling about 81,000 energy-saving light bulbs sold in New York because the bulb bases are not flame-retardant, posing a fire hazard.
Dell is recalling approximately 990,000 AC adapters for notebook computers because they can overheat, posing fire and electrical shock hazards.
New York Zion Trading Corp. is recalling about 2,500 portable oscillating electric fans due to fire and shock hazards caused by undersized wiring and non-polarized plugs.
Runtal North America is recalling 200 Sundance Towel Radiators because they may overheat and rupture when overloaded, releasing heated fluid that could cause burns.
Bombardier is recalling about 1,613 2004 Ski-Doo snowmobiles because the starter ring gear may crack and send debris flying, posing a risk of injury.
Bombardier Recreational Products is recalling about 3,163 Ski-Doo snowmobiles because the throttle lever could become stuck, leading to loss of speed control and possible collision.
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