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34 recalls were announced in March 2006.
Of the 34 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 6% are Critical, 18% are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
Rose Art recalled Magnetix magnetic building sets because small magnets can be swallowed, causing fatal intestinal blockages. Consumers should stop using the sets and return them for a free replacement.
Speedway SuperAmerica LLC is recalling about 500,000 cigarette lighters because the flame can flare up or the lighter can catch fire, posing risks of unexpected fires and burn injuries.
CPSC recalls about 6,600 Jura Impressa espresso machines because eroding electrical connectors pose a fire hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Kids Preferred LLC is recalling Primary Sounds Toy Vehicles because hubcaps can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
American Girl Inc. is recalling children's jewelry sold at select stores due to high lead levels that pose a poisoning risk to young children.
Nautilus Inc. is recalling Bowflex Ultimate 2 home gyms because a leg extension cable can release and strike users. No injuries have been reported.
QVC is recalling Thunder Spin R.C. Road Rage Stunt Machine Toy Trucks because electrical circuits can overheat, posing a fire risk.
Signals Catalogue Corp. is recalling about 1,200 London Underground Neon Wall Signs because the AC adaptors can overheat, posing a burn hazard.
Electro Source LLC is recalling about 231,000 Pelican Power Brick battery chargers for Sony PSP devices due to overheating risks that can cause fire and burns.
RadioShack is recalling Child Guidance Toy Pliers because a sliding yellow knob can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Reebok is recalling heart-shaped charm bracelets containing high levels of lead after a 4-year-old child died from lead poisoning. Consumers should dispose of the bracelets immediately.
Dollar Tree is recalling specific toy necklaces and rings due to high lead levels that pose a poisoning risk to young children.
Oriental Trading is recalling about 25,000 beaded photo charm bracelets because they contain high levels of accessible lead, posing a risk of lead poisoning to young children.
Wal-Mart is recalling about 643,000 Mainstays rocking chairs due to a fall hazard that has caused 45 reported injuries.
Valsi is recalling about 900 portable generators because their plastic fuel tanks can crack and leak, posing a fire and burn risk. No injuries have been reported.
Philips is recalling about 11,800 plasma televisions with Ambilight technology due to a capacitor arcing hazard that can damage the TV.
Inverness Medical Nutritionals Group is recalling Walgreens High Potency Iron Supplements because they lack required child-resistant packaging.
Jordache Ltd. is recalling approximately 30,000 U.S. Polo Association youth hooded sweatshirts sold at J.C. Penney because the hood drawstrings pose a strangulation hazard to children.
Emess Design Group is recalling about 21,300 Coca-Cola ElectroPlasma Lamps sold at Rite Aid due to a risk of electric burns from the metal cap.
PlayPower LT is recalling about 3,600 Max Play and Kid Builders Arch swing sets because the top beam can disconnect, posing a risk of injury.
Olympus is recalling about 1.2 million 35mm film cameras in the U.S. because a flash circuit defect can cause overheating and smoke, posing a burn risk.
Current USA Inc. is recalling AquaPod 12-Gallon Aquariums because unplugged lamp cords can become energized, posing an electrical shock risk.
Suzuki is recalling about 1,900 2005 Eiger ATVs because a defective plastic fuel tank may leak fuel, posing a fire hazard. No injuries have been reported.
AmerTac is recalling Forever-Glo Nite Lites due to electrical short circuits that can cause overheating, smoking, or fire. No injuries have been reported.
BRIO Corp. is recalling Pull-Along Snail toys because the rattle can break, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Capresso is recalling C1000 Automatic Coffee Centers because eroding electrical connectors pose a fire hazard. Four fires have been reported.
Nashbar Direct is recalling about 2,500 2006 bicycle trainers because a broken blocking mechanism can cause the bike to disengage, posing a fall risk.
Performance Inc. is recalling about 10,200 Travel Trac bicycle trainers because a broken blocking mechanism can cause the bike to disengage, posing a fall hazard.
Decathlon USA is recalling Quechua Rn'x7FX snowboard bindings because the plastic base can break, posing a fall hazard.
CPSC recalls about 3,200 Manco and Sunright go-karts because the throttle may fail to return to idle, posing a loss of control risk.
MTC is recalling Girl Favors children's toy jewelry because the items can break and release small beads that pose an aspiration hazard to young children.
Big Lots is recalling Harvest brand tea light candles because they can burn with high flames and melt plastic holders, posing fire and burn risks.
Little Tikes is recalling Glowin' Dino and Doggy flashlights sold at Target because the paint may contain excess lead, posing a health risk to young children.
SSC Inc. is recalling about 4,000 Safe-Seat Plus infant seats for shopping carts because a chalky residue may cause skin irritation. No injuries have been reported.
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