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42 recalls were announced in May 2008.
Of the 42 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 17% are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
Provo Craft is recalling Candlsense electric candle warmers because the internal heating element can detach, melt the plastic casing, and cause fires or scorching.
Miele is recalling about 22,000 residential gas dryers because an internal gas fitting can loosen, posing a risk of gas leak, fire, or explosion.
Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores are recalling Best Value park benches because they can become unstable and break, posing a fall hazard.
TWIE is recalling Sky Champion wireless indoor helicopters sold at Walgreens because the rechargeable battery can catch fire, posing a burn or fire hazard.
QuinCrafts is recalling approximately 70,000 children's jewelry and suncatcher sets because some clasps contain high levels of lead. Consumers should keep the items away from young children and contact the company for a replacement.
Hearth & Home Technologies is recalling IntelliSwitch Fireplace Wall Controls because a system failure can cause the fireplace to turn on by itself, posing a risk of property damage.
Adio Footwear is recalling boy's hooded zip fleece sweatshirts because the hood drawstrings pose a strangulation hazard to children.
Kids Station Toys is recalling Little Tikes Chit 'N Chat Toy Cell Phones because a hinge cover can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Rawlings is recalling junior batting helmets because the surface paint contains excessive lead, violating federal standards. No injuries have been reported.
Specialty Lamp International is recalling counterfeit Square D circuit breakers that may fail to trip during overloads, posing a fire risk.
M & A Global Technologies is re-announcing a recall of gel candles due to excessive flame height causing fires and burns. Consumers should stop using the products immediately.
Disney Store is recalling about 4,100 Pirates of the Caribbean sleeping bags because the zipper pull paint contains excessive lead. Consumers should keep them away from children and return them for a refund.
Early Childhood Resources is recalling yellow Sure Grip paint brushes because the handle paint contains excessive lead, violating federal standards.
American Scientific is recalling approximately 87,000 magnets sold to schools because surface paint may contain high levels of lead, violating federal standards.
Toy Investments is recalling Floppy Friends Horse Toys because the surface paint contains excessive lead, violating federal standards. No injuries have been reported.
West Music is recalling Basic Beat Shaker Guiro Instruments because the surface paint contains excessive lead, violating federal standards. No injuries have been reported.
Char-Broil is recalling specific two-burner gas grills sold at Mills Fleet Farm stores because a defective burner can cause propane leaks, posing fire and burn risks.
Disney Store is recalling Tinker Bell Wands because the paint on the pearl beads contains excessive lead, violating federal standards. No injuries have been reported.
United Scientific is recalling approximately 2.35 million magnets because their surface paint contains high levels of lead, violating federal standards.
BRP U.S. Inc. is recalling about 400 Ski-Doo snowmobiles because fuel tank explosions could cause serious injuries or death under specific cold, dry conditions.
American Flame is recalling approximately 12,000 fireplace gas valves installed in residential fireplaces from twelve manufacturers. The valves may allow gas to flow after being turned off, posing a fire or explosion risk.
Frigidaire Canada is recalling about 7,500 Kenmore wall ovens because gas can build up during broiling, posing fire and burn risks.
K2 Sports is recalling 2007 model year "Auto" series snowboard bindings because a cable could break, posing a fall hazard to users.
The Home Depot is recalling about 14,000 sun-shaped candle holders because sunlight passing through the glass can ignite nearby flammable materials. One fire has been reported, with no injuries or property damage.
Douglas Co. is recalling Lil' Snugglers children's blankets because the satin edge can come loose, posing a strangulation hazard to children.
Master Toys & Novelties Inc. is recalling battery-operated cowboy toys because the paint contains excessive lead, violating federal standards.
CPSC recalls Cricket EZ cell phones because a software defect prevents clear audio during 911 calls. Consumers should return the device for a free software repair.
Manhattan Group is recalling Tumble Tower Infant Rattles because blue end caps can break into small parts, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Maple Chase is recalling FireX carbon monoxide alarms that may malfunction, potentially exposing users to hazardous CO levels.
Maran Inc. is recalling Squeeze Kids Girl's Corduroy Jackets sold at TJ Maxx because the hood drawstrings pose a strangulation hazard to children.
Shindaiwa is recalling about 23,000 backpack blowers because the impeller can break apart, posing laceration and impact risks to users and bystanders.
Paslode is recalling Tall Red fuel cells for cordless framing nailers because they can leak fuel, posing a fire hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Umarex USA is recalling about 5,000 RWS-5G Magnum Air Pistols because they can fire unexpectedly, posing a risk of serious injury.
Daiso LLC is recalling about 48 children's rain ponchos sold in California and Washington because the hood drawstrings pose a strangulation hazard.
Munchkin is recalling Deluxe Bottle and Food Warmers because they can overheat and ignite, posing a fire hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Weil-McLain is recalling about 1,800 Williamson-Thermoflo gas boilers because a vent piping leak could release carbon monoxide into buildings.
Weil-McLain is recalling about 32,000 gas-fired boilers because a vent piping leak could release carbon monoxide into buildings.
Playworld Systems is recalling approximately 17,300 swing sets because defective clevises can wear and cause swings to detach, posing a fall hazard to users.
TJ Power Sports is recalling about 400 Twister Hammerhead dune buggies because the seat belt adjustment can break, posing an ejection and injury hazard.
Onward Manufacturing is recalling about 4,800 Broil King gas grills because the cook box bottom can melt or crack during a grease fire, posing a fire and burn risk.
QVC is recalling about 28,000 SoleusAir space heaters because they can overheat and pose a fire hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Lowe's is recalling about 84,000 children's storage bins because the surface paint may contain excessive lead. Consumers should keep bins away from children and return them for a refund.
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