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34 recalls were announced in January 2008.
Of the 34 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 15% are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
Campbell Hausfeld is recalling about 233,000 air compressors because protective covers can ignite, posing a fire hazard. No injuries have been reported.
RR Donnelley is recalling 185,000 classroom reading and math aids because surface paint contains excessive lead, violating federal standards. No injuries have been reported.
Elegant Baby is recalling Heart and Car Sterling Silver Teethers because the center pieces can break off, posing a choking hazard to infants.
Kids II Inc. is recalling Baby Einstein Baby Neptune Soothing Seascape crib toys because anchors can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Apollo Jeans is recalling girls' hooded jackets sold at Marshalls because the hood drawstrings pose a strangulation hazard to children.
The Wenzel Co. is recalling car charging units for LL Bean air beds because the batteries can overheat and burst, posing an injury risk.
Dollar Tree is recalling Crafters Square Hot Melt Mini Glue Guns due to risks of fire, burns, and electrical shock.
Christmas Tree Shops is recalling Big Wooden Blocks and Jumbo Wooden Train Sets because surface paint contains excessive lead, violating federal standards.
RR Donnelley is recalling ESI-R Screening Materials because the green wooden blocks contain excessive lead paint, violating federal standards.
Brian Smith is recalling five Serene Float Tanks because ungrounded electrical components pose an electrocution risk. Consumers should stop using the tanks and contact the manufacturer for a refund.
Battat is recalling Magnabild Magnetic Building Systems because small magnets can fall out and be swallowed, posing risks of intestinal injury.
OKK Trading is recalling remote-controlled toy racing cars because the surface paint contains excessive levels of lead, violating federal standards.
Nordstrom is recalling 'At Home' taper and votive candles because the exterior coating can ignite, posing a fire hazard.
Sears and Kmart are recalling My First Kenmore Play Stoves because a metal bracket can cause the toy to tip over, posing a risk of injury to young children.
Cranium Inc. is recalling Cadoo board games because the dice contain excessive lead paint. Consumers should dispose of the die and contact the company for a replacement.
Pottery Barn is recalling round and egg-shaped decorative candles because the exterior coating can ignite, posing a fire hazard.
The Wick & Petal Co. is recalling jar candles because they can burn with a high flame, posing a fire hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Deere & Company is recalling about 5,400 John Deere Compact Utility Tractors because the forward drive pedal can get stuck, posing a risk of loss of control and injury.
Discount School Supply is recalling Tic Tac Turtle Toss play mats because the paint contains excess lead, violating federal standards.
Stamina Products is recalling about 2,000 inversion therapy tables because a center weld can fail, posing a fall hazard. No injuries have been reported.
The Gift Wrap Company is recalling about 600 hanging photo frames sold at Babies R Us because the surface paint contains excessive lead.
A.A. of America is recalling 5,400 toy wrestler figures because the surface paint contains high levels of lead, violating federal standards.
L G Sourcing is recalling about 90,000 Portfolio Incandescent Torchiere Lamps sold at Lowe's because a short circuit in the wiring poses a fire hazard.
Kash N' Gold is recalling Tinker Bell novelty lamps because the surface paint contains excessive levels of lead, violating federal standards.
A.O. Smith is recalling about 6,300 whole-house exhaust fan electric motors because they can be miswired and overheat, posing a fire hazard.
TJ Promotions is recalling approximately 1,300 fish-shaped coin banks because the surface paint contains excessive levels of lead, violating federal standards.
Shims Bargain is recalling BabyTown pacifiers because the shields are too small and ventilation holes are inadequate, creating choking and strangulation risks for infants.
American Honda is recalling about 46,000 Model Year 2007 Honda TRX 500 ATVs because water in the throttle sensor can cause the throttle to stick open, posing a risk of injury or death.
Intermatic is recalling DT27 digital self-adjusting timers with date code 04B because they could be wired incorrectly, posing an electrical shock hazard.
Cannondale is recalling about 150 2008 model year Scalpel mountain bikes because the frame can break while in use, posing a crash hazard.
Pacific Cycle is recalling InStep, Schwinn, and Mongoose trailer bicycles because the coupler welds can fail, causing the trailer to detach and injure children.
Tricam Industries is recalling red metal toy wagons because the surface paint contains excessive lead levels, violating federal standards.
RSI Home Products is recalling bathroom medicine cabinets sold at Lowe's and The Home Depot because the mirrors can detach and break, posing a laceration hazard.
KYMCO is recalling 1,350 MXU 500 ATVs because rear suspension bolts can loosen, causing the swing arm to detach and risking loss of vehicle control.
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