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22 recalls were announced in November 2006.
Of the 22 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 18% are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
HSN is recalling Ultrex-brand pressure cookers because the lid can open under pressure, causing burns. Two injury reports have been received.
Dollar Days International is recalling 180 children's parka jackets with hood drawstrings due to a strangulation hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Trane is recalling about 10,580 PTEE and PTHE series air conditioners because a displaced heating element can cause the unit to overheat and smoke.
MTD Southwest Inc. is recalling Troy-Bilt and Craftsman gasoline chain saws because the plastic front handle can break, posing a laceration hazard.
Mattel is recalling approximately 2.4 million Polly Pocket magnetic play sets because small magnets can fall out and be swallowed by children, causing serious injury.
Pottery Barn is recalling approximately 68,000 gourd-shaped candles because they may fail to self-extinguish, posing fire and burn risks.
Scott Electric is recalling about 30,000 counterfeit Square D circuit breakers sold in Pennsylvania, Texas, and nationwide because they may not trip when overloaded, posing a fire hazard.
Environmental Lighting Concepts is recalling Taylor desk lamps sold at Office Depot because a misaligned fiberglass sheath poses a shock hazard.
Target is recalling approximately 190,500 Kool Toyz children's products due to lead paint and sharp points. Consumers should return items to Target for a full refund.
Provo Craft is recalling approximately 76,000 decorative snaps and metal clips because they contain high levels of lead, posing a poisoning hazard to young children.
Target is recalling Play Wonder Puzzle Tables because puzzle piece handles can detach, posing choking and laceration risks to young children.
Ansul Incorporated is recalling approximately 154,000 K-GUARD, SENTRY, and FLAG FIRE fire extinguishers because a cracked pick-up tube could prevent the unit from discharging during a fire.
Spin Master is recalling about 46,200 Helix Remote Control Micro Helicopter toys because the controller power supply can overheat, posing a burn hazard.
Delta Enterprise is recalling about 3,000 Cars Toy Storage Benches sold at Toys "R" Us because the red paint contains high levels of lead.
Gund Inc. is recalling about 18,900 Woodles Activity Toys because wooden rings can break, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Enesco Group Inc. is recalling Heartwood Creek Turtle Sprinklers because they can break or shatter during use, posing a laceration hazard.
DeWalt is recalling specific framing and circular saws because the lower blade guard may fail to close, exposing the blade and causing lacerations.
Warn Industries is recalling about 218,000 ATV winch kits because a component can overheat and cause a fire. No injuries were reported.
WMH Tool Group is recalling Wilton Mitre Saws because the pivot joint can crack, causing the blade to break free. No injuries have been reported.
RC2 Brands is recalling about 275,000 toy keys because the colored top portion can crack, releasing small parts that pose a choking hazard to young children.
Multiple firms are recalling flashing pacifiers because the nipple can separate, posing choking and strangulation risks to children.
Atico International recalls about 54,000 Espresso Express makers because the heating element can separate from the base, posing burn and impact risks.
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