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25 recalls were announced in July 2006.
Of the 25 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 4% are Critical, 20% are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
Generac Power Systems is recalling GTH410 and GTH220 engines because plastic fuel tanks can leak, posing a fire or explosion hazard.
Meijer is recalling clear glass candleholders because the glue may fail, causing the items to fall apart and posing fire and laceration risks.
CPSC recalls Hampton Bay fire truck and bulldozer lamps sold at The Home Depot because glass windows can shatter, posing a laceration and ingestion risk.
Deere & Co. is recalling about 2,800 John Deere compact utility tractors because a seat belt bracket could break off during a rollover.
Bunn-O-Matic is expanding a recall of about 561,000 home coffeemakers because the plastic pour-in bowl and lid can melt or ignite, posing burn and fire risks.
American Suzuki Motor Corp. is recalling about 300 2006 model year Eiger ATVs because left-front suspension arm mounting brackets may not be fully welded, posing a risk of loss of control.
IKEA is recalling LYCKSELE chair beds and sofa beds produced before July 2005 because the folding mechanism can cause fingertip amputation. Consumers should contact IKEA for free safety covers.
Hold Everything is recalling the Homeroom Bedroom Collection because small plastic hardware covers can be removed by young children, posing a choking hazard.
Suunto is recalling D9 and D6 dive computers because they may incorrectly calculate decompression requirements, posing a risk of decompression sickness.
Style Tronics Inc. is recalling approximately 19,300 Monica and Turbo 1200 hand-held hair dryers because they lack required immersion protection plugs, posing an electrocution risk.
Hunter Fan Co. is recalling about 29,000 CareFree humidifiers because water can leak into the electrical compartment, posing a fire hazard.
Bear Archery is recalling approximately 2,000 Fred Bear compound crossbows because the triggers may fire without being pulled, posing a risk to bystanders.
Sportsstuff withdrew Wego Kite Tubes after reports of two deaths and 39 injury incidents, including a broken neck and punctured lung.
Ryobi is recalling RA200 and RA202 radial arm saws because the plastic motor housing can crack, causing the blade assembly to fall and lacerate operators.
M2Racer LLC is recalling about 150 bicycle headsets because a protruding component can score the front fork, potentially causing it to break and separate the handlebars.
Shimano is recalling about 8,500 quick release devices for bicycles because they can fail or break, posing a fall hazard to riders.
Husqvarna Outdoor Products Inc. is recalling about 174,000 lawn tractors because the fuel line can separate from the tank, causing fuel spills and fire hazards.
Wal-Mart is recalling about 762,000 Mainstays Associate office chairs because the legs and backs can break or tip over, posing a fall hazard.
Felt Bicycles is recalling about 700 model year 2005 and 2006 Kinesis-made RXC bicycles because the steel brake boss can detach from the frame, causing loss of control.
Lexar Media is recalling specific JumpDrive FireFly and Secure II models because they may overheat, posing a risk of burns and property damage.
Heat & Glo is recalling Twilight II and IIB gas fireplaces because high temperatures in the framing header area pose a fire hazard.
Home Fragrance Holdings Inc. is recalling Cement Candles sold at Pier 1 Imports due to a fire hazard. The candles can unexpectedly flare, though no injuries have been reported.
Tiffany and Company is recalling about 47 Paloma Rattles because seams may open, releasing small beads that pose aspiration and laceration hazards to young children.
Small World Toys is recalling approximately 92,300 toy vehicles because plastic wheels can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Bombardier is recalling about 11,300 2006 and 2007 Outlander ATVs because the rear brake can overheat and ignite, posing a fire risk.
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