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25 recalls were announced in January 2005.
Of the 25 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 16% are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
Leiner Health Products is recalling Long's Central-Vite Multivitamins because the bottles lack required child-resistant packaging, posing a risk to children.
Polk Audio is recalling LSiW Powered Subwoofers because electrical components can overheat, arc, and produce smoke. Consumers should stop using the units and contact the company for a replacement or refund.
Commend Co. Ltd. is recalling HD Designs 5-piece dining sets because the wooden chairs can break, posing a fall hazard. One report of a fall and minor injury has been received.
Lakewood is recalling 70,000 Model 5101 oil-filled electric heaters because welds can rupture and expel hot oil, causing burns.
CPSC and Jumpking Inc. are recalling trampolines and enclosures due to frame welds breaking and sharp edges on brackets causing injuries.
Research Products Corp. is recalling about 67,000 Aprilaire Model 5000 Electronic Air Cleaners because the plastic housing and filter are not flame-resistant, posing a fire and burn risk.
Pottery Barn Kids is recalling about 92,000 chamois blankets because loose decorative stitching poses a strangulation hazard to young children.
Carlton Cards is recalling about 5,000 Roasting Marshmallow Tealight Candle Holders because decorative parts may catch fire during normal use.
Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia is recalling Full Moon Lantern sets because they can overheat, melt, or ignite, posing a burn hazard.
Kids Station Inc. is recalling the Fun Years Music Big Drum Musical Set sold at Toys "R" Us because small parts can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Philips PC Peripherals is recalling HP L2035 monitors because a ground clip may be incorrectly installed, posing an electrical shock risk.
Selle Royal/fi'zi:k is recalling about 257 bicycle seats sold on REI Novara Express bikes because the plastic scuff guard may crack, causing falls.
CPSC and Wal-Mart are recalling GE Oval and Double Dish slow cookers because the handles can break, causing hot food to spill and burn consumers.
Poundex Associates Corp. is recalling approximately 32,000 residential dining chairs because welds on the rear legs can crack and break, posing a fall hazard.
Sauder Woodworking is recalling specific furniture hutch models sold at Office Depot because the included mini spot-light bulbs may shatter when first used.
Climb High Inc. is recalling about 137 Mammut Barryvox avalanche transceivers because water entry could crack the casing, causing the device to fail and potentially preventing the location of buried victims.
Club Car is recalling 19,663 vehicles due to brake equalizer rods that may crack and fail, potentially causing a loss of braking ability.
Emerson Tool Co. is recalling about 6,500 Ridgid 16-Gallon 2-in-1 Blower Vacs because a missing air intake shield can cause lacerations.
Flow International is recalling 2004 MK Series snowboard bindings because a securing pin can bend or break. No injuries have been reported.
SHURflo is recalling about 6,100 ProPack rechargeable electric backpack sprayers because the power plug can corrode, posing a fire hazard. Consumers should stop using the units and contact the manufacturer for a free repair kit.
Riviera Trading Inc. is recalling about 7,100 metallic children's costume bracelets because they contain high levels of lead, posing a lead poisoning hazard.
Norco Products is recalling about 80,000 Adams Trail-a-Bike and Slipstream bicycle attachments because hitch hardware may come loose, posing a risk of serious injury or death.
Orbelle Trade Inc. is recalling about 7,700 cribs because the Amber model has a gap posing an entrapment hazard, and other models lack required assembly instructions and warning labels.
Royal Appliance is recalling approximately 20,000 Dirt Devil Sweeper Vac units because the rotor can lock and overheat, creating a smoke and fire hazard.
The Step 2 Co. is recalling about 9,300 toddler swings because the straps could break, causing a child to fall. No injuries have been reported.
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