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19 recalls were announced in April 2004.
Of the 19 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 11% are Critical, 26% are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
L&N Sales and Marketing is recalling ProSweep Rechargeable Cordless Sweepers sold on QVC because they can overheat and cause fires.
CFM Corporation is recalling 4,360 Majestic Vermont Castings fireplace remote receivers because the circuit board can overheat and catch fire, posing a burn and fire hazard.
White-Rodgers is recalling 88,000 LP and convertible gas water heater temperature controls because they can cause soot buildup and fire damage.
Trojan Technologies is recalling TrojanUVMax water disinfection systems because improperly soldered lamp pins can cause overheating and fire. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
Ashley Furniture Industries is recalling specific bunk bed models because gaps in the structure violate federal safety standards and pose entrapment or strangulation risks to children.
Hamilton Beach is recalling 20,160 Cappuccino Plus Espresso and Cappuccino Makers because the steam tube can burst under pressure, posing a risk of injury.
Virgo Enterprises is recalling specific electric hand-held hair dryers sold in the New York area because they lack safety devices that prevent electrocution if dropped in water.
American Standard Companies is recalling about 37,000 Trane and American Standard accessory electric heaters because overheating wiring can cause fires.
Kids II is recalling 225,000 vinyl children's books because the plastic mirrors can crack or break, posing a laceration hazard to young children.
Shindaiwa Inc. is recalling 15,000 professional hedge trimmers because loose mufflers can damage the fuel tank and cause fires.
Tek Nek Toys is recalling about 70,000 Tonka ride-on toy trucks because a loose screw and nut assembly poses a choking and aspiration hazard to young children.
Mattel is recalling 314,000 Batman Batmobile toy vehicles because the rigid plastic rear tail wings have pointed ends that can cause punctures or lacerations to young children.
Nikko America is recalling about 287,000 radio-control toy trucks because a circuit board defect causes overheating, posing a fire and burn hazard.
Ethan Allen is recalling about 2,000 bunk beds because a metal hook on the guardrails can become dislodged, allowing the guardrail to detach or move.
John Deere is recalling 300 compact utility tractors because steel bolts securing the roll-over protective structure can shear off, reducing safety.
H&M is recalling 6,300 promotional water bottles because the plastic spout can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Sauder Woodworking is recalling about 592,000 TV/VCR carts that can tip over easily, following a report of a child's death and other injuries.
Valley Dynamo is recalling approximately 15,000 air hockey tables because an opening under the table poses a laceration hazard to children.
Pacific Cycle Inc. is recalling Mongoose D-XR AL mountain bicycles because the rear shock absorber allows the frame to flex and break, posing an injury risk.
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