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30 recalls were announced in September 2004.
Of the 30 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 7% are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
Goodman is recalling about 875,000 Amana, Trane, and American Standard package terminal air conditioners/heat pumps due to a fire hazard caused by clogged filters and failing safety switches.
Full Speed Ahead is recalling Scatto bicycle wheel quick releases because an internal part can break, potentially causing a fall. No injuries have been reported.
Specialized Bicycle Components is recalling about 1,500 bicycles because the handlebars may loosen and turn unexpectedly, posing a risk of loss of control.
Sauder Woodworking is recalling 300,000 TV/VCR carts because they can tip over, posing a risk of serious injury or death if the television falls on a child.
PlayKids USA is recalling about 1,600 baby walkers because they can fit through doorways and do not stop at step edges, posing a fall risk.
Polaris is recalling about 12,170 Sportsman 700 EFI ATVs because the throttle cable may bind, causing unintended acceleration, and the fuel line may leak, posing a fire risk.
IKEA is recalling BERTBY glass-door wall cabinets because incorrect screws may prevent proper wall securing, posing a risk of the cabinets falling.
Natura Products Downey Inc. is recalling Jaloma pacifiers because they failed federal safety tests and pose a choking hazard to infants.
Delta Enterprise Corp. is recalling about 81,000 children's director's chairs because the fabric seat can detach, exposing metal rods that caused lacerations.
Eddie Bauer is recalling Ebtek brand backpacks with stools because the stools may collapse and cause falls. No injuries have been reported.
Bombardier and John Deere are recalling about 23,000 ATVs because a front brake hose can be pulled out, causing a loss of braking capacity.
Performance and Supergo are recalling carbon handlebars that can crack and break without warning, posing a risk of serious injury or death.
Gruga U.S.A. is recalling 18,000 executive office chairs sold at Staples because the base legs can break, posing a risk of injury.
Wild Country is recalling Helium carabiners because the gate may open under load, posing a risk of serious injury or death to climbers.
Reebok is recalling about 140,000 toddler athletic shoes because a logo tag can peel off and pose a choking hazard to young children.
IMI Cornelius is recalling about 990 frozen carbonate drink dispensers because the motor drive can overheat, causing the nozzle to break and expose users to hot liquid.
Arctic Cat is recalling 5,193 2004 Firecat and Sabercat snowmobiles because red plastic skis may crack from sun exposure, risking loss of control.
NCR Corp. is recalling about 78,000 Universal Inkjet Refill Kits because they lack required child-resistant packaging and warning labels, posing an ingestion hazard to young children.
Polaris is recalling 18,500 Predator 500 ATVs because front brake lines can crack and leak, potentially causing loss of braking capability.
Baby Swede, LLC is recalling about 49,000 Baby Björn Baby Carrier Active units because the back support buckle can detach, posing a fall hazard to infants.
Hasbro is recalling about 230,000 Super Soaker Monster Rockets because the water tank cap can fly off or the rocket can strike users, causing injuries.
Suzuki is recalling about 240 2004 Eiger ATVs because mislocated welds on the front suspension could break, causing loss of control and potential injury.
CPSC and Lexmark recall 39,431 laser printers due to a short-circuit risk that poses an electrical shock hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Target is recalling 74,811 Leoch electric scooters due to wiring defects that pose fire and shock risks. Consumers should stop using them and return them for a refund.
Halcyon Manufacturing is recalling approximately 4,000 stainless steel SCUBA BC inflators due to a defect that can cause slow leaks and unexpected buoyancy problems for divers.
IBM is recalling about 225,000 AC power adapters for ThinkPad computers because they can overheat, posing fire and electrical shock hazards.
Pelagic Pressure Systems is recalling about 11,600 Oceanic Reliant and AERIS AW3 SCUBA buoyancy compensator inflators because buttons can stick, causing uncontrolled inflation.
Regal Lager Inc. is recalling Lascal Buggy Board stroller attachments because red connecting pins can break, posing a fall hazard to children.
Theraline Inc. is recalling about 1,000 Big V Maternity and Nursing Pillows because they pose a suffocation risk if infants are placed on them unattended.
Boston Billows Inc. is recalling about 8,000 nursing pillows because they pose a suffocation risk to infants. Consumers should stop using the pillows immediately and contact the company for a refund.
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