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20 recalls were announced in December 2005.
Of the 20 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 20% are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
REI is recalling about 2,800 Novara Dirt Rider 20-inch children's bicycles because the alloy frames can fail, causing crashes and potential injury.
Petters Consumer Brands LLC is recalling about 165,000 battery packs for Polaroid portable DVD players because they can overheat and melt, posing fire and burn risks.
Simplicity Inc. is recalling about 104,000 Graco Aspen cribs because loose screws can cause the mattress support to fail, posing a suffocation hazard to infants.
Meco Corp. is recalling about 98,000 Aussie gas grills because the regulator can leak propane when the grill is not in use.
Family Dollar is recalling about 13,000 Spinning Star Christmas Tree Toppers because they can melt or smoke near the switch, posing a fire hazard.
CFM Corporation is recalling Legacy propane infrared plaque heaters because a defective gasket may allow carbon monoxide to leak into the room. No injuries have been reported.
Dell is recalling approximately 22,000 notebook computer batteries sold in the U.S. because they can overheat and pose a fire risk. Consumers should stop using affected batteries and contact Dell for a free replacement.
CPSC and Black Diamond Equipment are recalling Scarpa T2X Telemark Ski Boots because the plastic boot cuff can crack, causing discomfort.
Advantage Publishers Group is recalling about 41,000 children's activity and board books because clear plastic containers may break, allowing young children to access beads and pose a choking hazard.
GE is recalling Monogram gas ranges due to a design flaw that can cause electrical arcs and fires. Consumers should stop using specific burners until a free repair is completed.
Maxim Enterprise Inc. is recalling Little Tree Mini Learning Cubes sold at Target because small wooden pegs can come loose, posing a choking hazard to young children.
American Honda Motor Corp. is recalling about 24,000 Honda 2005 and 2006 TRX400EX ATVs because a transmission defect could allow unintended reverse engagement, causing loss of control.
Celebrate Express is recalling approximately 46,600 plastic party favors and costume shields due to a laceration hazard from sharp points.
Kids II is recalling Bounce Bounce Baby! Door Jumpers because the plastic clamp can break, causing the child to fall. Nine breakage reports and three injuries have been received.
Kawasaki is recalling about 21,900 2005 Brute Force ATVs because a tie rod can separate, causing loss of control and potential serious injury or death.
J & F Design is recalling Bobby Jack pajama sets sold at J.C. Penney because they fail federal flammability standards, posing a burn risk to children.
Chuck E. Cheese's is recalling about 144,000 plastic siren whistles because internal pieces can detach, posing a choking hazard to children.
Toshiba is recalling about 4,100 5-Disk DVD Home Theater Systems because a circuit board problem could cause a fire. No injuries have been reported.
Ideal Distributors Inc. is recalling about 1,000 Cachito pacifiers because the nipples can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. No injuries have been reported.
King of Fans Inc. is recalling Maxi-Heat electric oil-filled radiator heaters because welds can break, causing oil leaks that pose burn and fall hazards.
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