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23 recalls were announced in April 2005.
Of the 23 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 22% are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
Atico International USA is recalling 1.5 million children's folding chairs because the safety lock can fail, causing the chair to collapse and trap fingers.
Suzuki is recalling about 1,540 2005 Eiger and Vinson ATVs because a fuel petcock defect could cause fuel leakage and create a fire hazard.
J.C. Penney is recalling Okie Dokie striped bodysuits because the appliqués can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Bell & Gossett is recalling 1,500 uninstalled Dual Unit Valves because they may leak hot water during initial installation, posing a burn risk to installers.
Heat & Glo is recalling about 7,800 Gem 36 and Gem 42 gas fireplaces because gas accumulation can cause the glass window to shatter, posing burn and laceration risks.
Sharp Electronics is recalling approximately 373,000 27-inch CRT televisions because a broken power button allows foreign objects to enter, posing a fire risk.
Royal Seating Ltd. is recalling about 46,000 Prima children's chairs because the seat can detach from the base, causing a fall. No injuries were reported.
Global Gift Industries is recalling Martha Stewart Everyday flowerpot candle sets sold at Kmart because high flames pose a burn risk.
California International Trading is recalling light-up pacifiers and two electronic toys because they break apart, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Carter's is recalling about 31,000 infant and children's overalls because the plastic centers of decorative snaps can detach, posing a choking hazard. No injuries have been reported.
American Honda is recalling approximately 200,000 2004-2005 FourTrax ATVs because steering rods can separate, causing loss of control and potential crashes.
Maytag Corp. is recalling about 636,000 Hoover self-propelled upright vacuum cleaners because defective switches can overheat and cause fires.
Yamaha is recalling approximately 86,000 Raptor YFM660R ATVs because engine vibration can cause air bubbles to enter the rear brake system, potentially affecting performance.
Baja Products is recalling My First Crayon-Ball toys because small crayon balls can break loose, posing a choking hazard to young children.
CPSC and Wal-Mart are recalling Nu-Tronix Karaoke Cassette Player/Recorders because the paint on the control buttons contains excessive lead, posing a poisoning hazard to young children.
Yamaha is recalling 2005 PW80, TT-R90, and Grizzly 125 models because rear brake shoe material may separate, affecting braking performance.
Zebco is recalling approximately 1.5 million children's fishing poles because the paint on the rods contains lead, which is toxic if ingested by young children.
Solar Inc. is recalling about 24,000 flashing toy pacifiers because the nipple can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Sears is recalling about 41,800 Craftsman table saw rip fence assemblies because the bracket can come loose, potentially causing kickback and injury.
L.L. Bean is recalling approximately 3,500 director's chairs and replacement seats because wooden dowels, fabric, or frames can break, causing occupants to fall.
DESA Heating Products and Scheu Manufacturing are recalling approximately 88,000 propane heaters because a cracked regulator ring can cause gas leaks and fire hazards.
Hunter's View is recalling about 500,000 safety harnesses sold with tree stands because they could fail, causing falls and serious injuries or death.
CPSC and Southern Living At HOME are recalling specific Fern Warm Comforts tea light candles because one production run may burn with a high flame. No injuries have been reported.
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