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18 recalls were announced in October 2005.
Of the 18 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 17% are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
Dorel Juvenile Group USA is recalling about 141,000 battery-powered ride-on vehicles sold as Safety 1st and Kid Trax brands because an electronic malfunction can cause smoking, melting, and fire.
Hellenic Rug Imports Inc. is recalling shag leather rugs that fail federal flammability standards, posing a burn risk.
Delta Cycle Corp. is recalling about 3,500 Picasso Two-Bike Folding Racks because insufficient hardware may cause the rack to fall from the wall and hit a consumer.
Cracker Barrel is recalling about 3,700 miniature musical bells Christmas trees because they can overheat and melt, posing a fire hazard. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
Dana Innovations is recalling about 650 in-wall amplified volume control keypads because the internal amplifier can overheat, posing a burn or fire hazard.
CPSC and Far East Brokers recall Jack 'O Lantern candle holders because lighting all eight candles can cause fires and burns.
International Comfort Products is recalling about 28,700 packaged gas electric heating and cooling units because the control board can ignite, posing a fire hazard.
Child Craft Industries is recalling 155 cribs because a wooden strip may detach, creating an entrapment space and laceration risk.
Target is recalling about 176,000 jumbo pencils with sharpeners because the exposed razor blade and large sharpener hole pose a laceration hazard to children and adults.
Stihl is recalling approximately 6,230 BR 500 and BR 550 backpack blowers because the fan wheel could break, causing plastic pieces to fly out and pose a risk of injury.
Hewlett-Packard is recalling about 135,000 notebook computer battery packs worldwide because an internal short can cause overheating, posing a burn and fire hazard.
Kelty is recalling 230 Speedster jogging strollers because the handle-locking clips can unlock during use, causing the stroller to collapse. No injuries have been reported.
Polaris is recalling approximately 16,640 snowmobiles because the fuel tank filler neck can crack, posing a fire hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Design Ideas Ltd. is recalling Lily Chair and Ottoman bean bag sets because they lack locking zippers and warning labels, posing a suffocation risk to children.
Bombardier is recalling about 275 model year 2006 Outlander 800 H.O. XT ATVs because a drive pulley flange could break and become a projectile.
CPSC and Wal-Mart are recalling Holiday Time candle gift sets because the decorative covering can ignite, posing a fire and burn hazard.
A.O. Smith is recalling about 5,000 75-gallon propane gas water heaters because soot accumulation on burners poses a fire hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Adjmi Apparel Group is recalling Reebok children's fleece pullover/pant sets because zipper sliders can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
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