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May 2005 recalls

27 recalls were announced in May 2005.

What the numbers show

Severe
6
High
21

Of the 27 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 22% are Severe.

Which agencies issued them

1–27 of 27

  • HighCPSC·05183·2005-05-31

    Home Interiors Recalls Fundraising Candle Tins Due to Fire Hazard

    Home Interiors & Gifts Inc. is recalling approximately 300,000 fundraising candle tins because flames may flare up, posing a fire and burn risk.

    Product
    Home Interiors Fundraising Candle Tin Series
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·05182·2005-05-31

    ITECH Recalls Hockey Goalie Masks and Replacement Wires Due to Breakage Risk

    ITECH is recalling specific hockey goalie masks and replacement wires because the metal wire can break, posing a risk of facial injury.

    Product
    ITECH Profile 2100, 1100 and 8.0 hockey goalie masks and ITECH RP607 and RP609 goalie mask replacement wires
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·05576·2005-05-31

    Cables To Go Recalls Go!Data Hard Drive Enclosure Power Adapters

    Cables To Go is recalling AC power adapters sold with Go!Data 3.5-inch hard drive enclosures because a component can overheat, posing a risk of fire or electrical shock.

    Product
    AC power adapters sold with Go!Data 3.5-inch Hard Drive Enclosures
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·05184·2005-05-31

    Hitachi Cable Manchester Recalls 25- and 50-Pair Plenum Network Cables

    Hitachi Cable Manchester is recalling approximately 1.7 million feet of plenum network cables that do not meet fire resistance standards for air circulation spaces.

    Product
    25- and 50-Pair Plenum Category 5 and 5e CMP Network Cables
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereCPSC·05181·2005-05-24

    Recall of Children's Folding Chairs Due to Collapse and Entrapment Hazards

    CPSC recalls 2 million children's folding chairs because the safety lock can fail, causing the chair to collapse or pinch fingers. Consumers should stop using and destroy the chairs.

    Product
    Children's Folding Chairs
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereCPSC·05179·2005-05-20

    Apple Recalls iBook and PowerBook G4 Batteries Due to Fire Hazard

    Apple is recalling approximately 128,000 lithium-ion batteries for iBook G4 and PowerBook G4 computers in the U.S. because an internal short can cause overheating and fire.

    Product
    Rechargeable batteries for iBook G4 and PowerBook G4 computers
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·05575·2005-05-19

    Polaris Recalls 2004 and 2005 Snowmobiles Due to Fuel Tank Cracking

    Polaris is recalling about 14,000 model year 2004 and 2005 snowmobiles because the fuel tank filler neck may crack, potentially causing a fuel leak and fire hazard.

    Product
    Polaris Snowmobiles
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereCPSC·05177·2005-05-18

    Bosch Circular Saws Recalled Due to Malfunctioning Lower Blade Guard

    Robert Bosch Tool Corp. is recalling approximately 69,000 circular saws because the lower blade guard can malfunction, creating a risk of injury as severe as amputation.

    Product
    BOSCH Circular Saws
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereCPSC·05175·2005-05-17

    Michaels of Oregon Recalls Kydex Belt Holsters for Glock Handguns

    Michaels of Oregon is recalling Kydex belt holsters for Glock handguns because the retention strap can shift, causing unexpected discharge and injury.

    Product
    Kydex Belt Holsters for Glock model handguns
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·05574·2005-05-17

    Ethan Allen Recalls Two Dining Table Models Due to Stability Issues

    Ethan Allen is recalling about 7,000 American Impressions and New Country rectangular dining tables because they may lack sufficient stability blocks, posing a risk of collapse.

    Product
    American Impressions and New Country Rectangular Dining Tables
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereCPSC·05572·2005-05-12

    Bush Hog Recalls TH 440 Utility Vehicles Due to Suspension Defect

    Bush Hog LLC is recalling about 300 Model TH 440 off-road utility vehicles because the front suspension A-frame can break, causing loss of steering.

    Product
    Bush Hog Model TH 440 (Trail Hunter) Off-Road Utility Vehicle
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·05172·2005-05-12

    Pamela Drake Recalls Wooden Push Toys Due to Choking Hazard

    Pamela Drake Inc. is recalling about 7,000 Lemon Meringue Wooden Push Toys because small parts can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.

    Product
    Lemon Meringue Wooden Push Toys
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·05573·2005-05-12

    PBteen Recalls Glass Drawer Knobs on Chez Moi Furniture Collection

    PBteen is recalling glass drawer knobs on the Chez Moi Furniture Collection because they can break and cause lacerations. Consumers will receive free acrylic replacements.

    Product
    Glass Knobs on Chez Moi Furniture Collection
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·05173·2005-05-12

    CPSC Recalls Lov's Decorated Orthodontic Pacifiers Due to Choking Hazard

    Delta Enterprise Corp. is recalling about 180,000 Lov's Decorated Orthodontic Pacifiers because the nipples can separate from the base, posing a choking hazard to young children.

    Product
    Lov's Decorated Orthodontic Pacifier
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·05171·2005-05-12

    Dollar General Recalls Metal Heart-Shaped Pendants Due to Lead Poisoning Risk

    Dollar General is recalling about 80,000 metal heart-shaped pendants sold nationwide from May 2003 to April 2005 because they contain high levels of lead, posing a serious risk of lead poisoning to young children.

    Product
    Heart-Shaped Pendant
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·05169·2005-05-11

    RadioShack Recalls Video Head Cleaner Containing Toxic Methanol

    RadioShack is recalling about 1 million Wet System Video Head Cleaners because the solution contains toxic methanol instead of isopropanol. No injuries have been reported.

    Product
    Wet System Video Head Cleaner
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereCPSC·05167·2005-05-10

    Fisher-Price Recalls Grow-To-Pro Pogo Sticks Due to Fall and Injury Risk

    Fisher-Price is recalling about 154,000 Grow-To-Pro Pogo Sticks because an internal metal pin can wear down, causing the stick to release unexpectedly and pose a risk of fall or facial impact injuries to children.

    Product
    Fisher-Price® Grow-To-Pro® Pogo Sticks
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·05168·2005-05-10

    Fisher-Price Lil' Wagster Dragster Push Toys Recalled for Injury Risk

    Fisher-Price is recalling Lil' Wagster Dragster push toys because a child's chin, jaw, or teeth can get lodged in the handle opening, causing injury.

    Product
    Fisher-Price Lil' Wagster Dragster push toys
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·05569·2005-05-05

    Cimberio Gas Ball Valves Recalled for Potential Gas Leak Risk

    Cimberio S.p.A. and Dormont Manufacturing are recalling approximately 20,000 gas ball valves in inventory because they may leak gas when closed.

    Product
    Cimberio Gas Ball Valve
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·05166·2005-05-05

    Quality Bicycle Products Recalls Dimension Threadless Handlebar Stems

    Quality Bicycle Products is recalling Dimension threadless handlebar stems that can crack or break, causing riders to fall and suffer injuries.

    Product
    Dimension Bicycle Road and Mountain Threadless Handlebar Stems
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·05164·2005-05-03

    Simplicity Inc. Recalls White Lancaster Cribs Due to Choking Hazard

    Simplicity Inc. is recalling about 575 White Lancaster Cribs because the white paint can chip, posing a choking hazard to young children. No injuries have been reported.

    Product
    White Lancaster Cribs
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·05568·2005-05-03

    Polaris Recalls Select 2004.5 and 2005 Sportsman and Scrambler ATVs

    Polaris is recalling about 14,882 ATVs because defective Electronic Control Modules may overheat and cause a fire. No injuries have been reported.

    Product
    Polaris 2004.5 'Sportsman 500,' 2005 'Sportsman 400,' 'Sportsman 500,' 'Sportsman 600,' 'Sportsman 700,' and 2005 'Scrambler 500'
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·05165·2005-05-03

    Jake's Fireworks Recalls 24-Shot Excalibur Reloadable Artillery Shell Kits

    Jake's Fireworks Inc. is recalling 24-shot Excalibur Reloadable Artillery Shell Kits because the design may cause users to insert shells upside down, leading to ground-level explosions.

    Product
    24-shot Excalibur Reloadable Artillery Shell Kits
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide

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