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21 recalls were announced in January 2006.
Of the 21 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 5% are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
King of Fans is recalling Maxi-Heat Dream Tower Heaters sold at Wal-Mart due to a fire hazard caused by short-circuiting wires.
Bradley Technologies is recalling about 560 electric smokers due to an electric shock hazard. Consumers should stop using the units and contact the company for a free replacement.
Steve & Barry's is recalling about 334,000 children's jackets, coats, sweatshirts, and sweaters with hood drawstrings due to a strangulation hazard.
Homelite is recalling about 1,550 Vac Attack II blowers sold at Home Depot because missing covers expose fan blades, posing a laceration risk.
Porter-Cable is recalling about 70,000 890 Series Routers because worn motor coil insulation could cause an electrical shock. Consumers should stop using the tools and contact the manufacturer for a free inspection and repair.
L.L. Bean is recalling safety kits because the flashlight's magnet can disrupt compasses and implantable cardiac defibrillators.
Country Home Products is recalling 2005 NEUTON cordless electric lawnmowers because the motor may continue running after the handle is released, causing excessive heat.
Syntace USA is recalling about 2,300 F99 bicycle handlebar stems because they can crack or break, causing riders to fall and suffer serious injury.
Mizuno USA is recalling about 12,800 Gamer baseball gloves because they may contain aspergillus mold, which poses an infection risk to individuals with chronic health problems or impaired immune systems.
Fisher-Price is recalling about 614,000 Laugh & Learn Musical Learning Chairs because children can get their necks lodged between the seat back and side table, posing a strangulation risk.
Target is recalling approximately 861,000 mini and chasing holiday light sets due to undersized and exposed wires that pose electric shock and fire risks.
Hurley International is recalling about 330 boy's hooded windbreaker jackets because the hood drawstrings pose a strangulation hazard to children.
Neptune Systems is recalling about 300 Direct Connect 8 power strips because the metal enclosure is not properly grounded, creating a risk of electrical shock.
American Biophysics is recalling L-shaped valve adapters for Mosquito Magnet traps because they can break or leak, posing injury risks.
Stihl is recalling about 23,500 MS 192 T chain saws sold nationwide from January to July 2005 due to fuel leaks, ignition sparks, and clutch spring ejection risks.
Generac Power Systems is recalling 12-inch braided flex fuel hoses sold with certain Guardian Home Standby Air-Cooled Generators because they can leak if bent, posing a fire or explosion hazard.
Kawasaki is recalling approximately 15,200 Mule 600 utility vehicles because the steering knuckle can break, causing loss of steering control.
LTD Commodities and The Lakeside Collection are recalling about 34,600 Pilates balls because components can separate, posing a risk of falls and injury.
C & A Scientific is recalling about 3,000 metal alcohol burners because defective soldering can cause alcohol leaks, posing a fire and burn risk.
Bombardier is recalling about 10,400 Model Year 2006 Ski-Doo snowmobiles because a missing weld on the steering column could cause loss of control.
Bombardier is recalling about 4,050 Model Year 2006 Ski-Doo snowmobiles because cracks in the starter ring gears could cause gear fragmentation and serious injury.
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