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May 2008 recalls

42 recalls were announced in May 2008.

What the numbers show

Severe
7
High
35

Of the 42 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 17% are Severe.

Which agencies issued them

1–42 of 42

  • SevereCPSC·08577·2008-05-29

    Miele Recalls Gas Dryers Due to Risk of Gas Leak or Fire

    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.

    Product
    Residential Super-large Gas Dryers
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·08292·2008-05-29

    Jo-Ann Recalls Best Value Park Benches Due to Fall Hazard

    Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores are recalling Best Value park benches because they can become unstable and break, posing a fall hazard.

    Product
    Best Value Park Benches
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·08294·2008-05-29

    QuinCrafts Children's Jewelry Recalled Due to Lead Exposure Risk

    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.

    Product
    Makit & Bakit Jewelry Sets and Suncatcher Sets
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·08290·2008-05-28

    Little Tikes Toy Cell Phones Recalled for Choking Hazard

    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.

    Product
    Little Tikes Chit 'N Chat Toy Cell Phones
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·08575·2008-05-27

    Rawlings Junior Batting Helmets Recalled for Lead Paint Violation

    Rawlings is recalling junior batting helmets because the surface paint contains excessive lead, violating federal standards. No injuries have been reported.

    Product
    Rawlings Junior Batting Helmets
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·08286·2008-05-27

    Counterfeit Square D Circuit Breakers Recalled Due to Fire Hazard

    Specialty Lamp International is recalling counterfeit Square D circuit breakers that may fail to trip during overloads, posing a fire risk.

    Product
    Counterfeit Circuit Breakers labeled as "Square D"
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·08287·2008-05-23

    CPSC Re-Announces Recall of Gel Candles Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

    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.

    Product
    Gel Candles
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·08278·2008-05-22

    Disney Store Recalls Pirates of the Caribbean Sleeping Bags for Lead Paint

    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.

    Product
    Pirates of the Caribbean Sleeping Bags
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·08283·2008-05-22

    Yellow Sure Grip Paint Brushes Recalled for Lead Paint Violation

    Early Childhood Resources is recalling yellow Sure Grip paint brushes because the handle paint contains excessive lead, violating federal standards.

    Product
    Yellow Sure Grip Paint Brushes
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·08284·2008-05-22

    American Scientific Recalls Magnets Due to Lead Paint Violation

    American Scientific is recalling approximately 87,000 magnets sold to schools because surface paint may contain high levels of lead, violating federal standards.

    Product
    Magnets
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·08285·2008-05-22

    Toy Investments Recalls Floppy Friends Horse Toys Due to Lead Paint

    Toy Investments is recalling Floppy Friends Horse Toys because the surface paint contains excessive lead, violating federal standards. No injuries have been reported.

    Product
    Floppy Friends Horse Toys
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·08280·2008-05-22

    West Music Recalls Shaker Guiro Instruments for Lead Paint Violation

    West Music is recalling Basic Beat Shaker Guiro Instruments because the surface paint contains excessive lead, violating federal standards. No injuries have been reported.

    Product
    Basic Beat Shaker Guiro Instruments
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·08281·2008-05-22

    Char-Broil Recalls Two-Burner Gas Grills Due to Fire and Burn Hazard

    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.

    Product
    Char-Broil Two-Burner Gas Grills Model 463720108
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·08282·2008-05-22

    Disney Store Recalls Tinker Bell Wands for Lead Paint Violation

    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.

    Product
    Tinker Bell Wands
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·08279·2008-05-22

    United Scientific Recalls Magnets Due to Lead Paint Violation

    United Scientific is recalling approximately 2.35 million magnets because their surface paint contains high levels of lead, violating federal standards.

    Product
    Various magnets
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereCPSC·08574·2008-05-21

    BRP Recalls Ski-Doo Snowmobiles Due to Fuel Tank Explosion Hazard

    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.

    Product
    Ski-Doo Snowmobiles
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·08277·2008-05-21

    American Flame Recalls Fireplace Gas Valves for Fire and Explosion Hazards

    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.

    Product
    Fireplace Gas Valves
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereCPSC·08573·2008-05-20

    Kenmore Wall Ovens Recalled for Fire and Burn Hazards

    Frigidaire Canada is recalling about 7,500 Kenmore wall ovens because gas can build up during broiling, posing fire and burn risks.

    Product
    Kenmore Wall Ovens
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·08274·2008-05-20

    The Home Depot Recalls Sun-Shaped Candle Holders Due to Fire Hazard

    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.

    Product
    Candle Holders
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·08572·2008-05-20

    Cricket EZ Cell Phones Recalled Due to 911 Audio Interference

    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.

    Product
    Cricket EZ Cellular Phones
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·08267·2008-05-15

    Maple Chase Recalls FireX Carbon Monoxide Alarms Due to Malfunction

    Maple Chase is recalling FireX carbon monoxide alarms that may malfunction, potentially exposing users to hazardous CO levels.

    Product
    FireX Branded 10000 Series Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarms and 12000 Series CO/Smoke Combo Alarms
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·08269·2008-05-15

    Paslode Tall Red Fuel Cells Recalled for Fire Hazard

    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.

    Product
    Tall Red Fuel Cells
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·08571·2008-05-12

    Daiso Recalls Children's Rain Ponchos Due to Strangulation Hazard

    Daiso LLC is recalling about 48 children's rain ponchos sold in California and Washington because the hood drawstrings pose a strangulation hazard.

    Product
    Children's Rain Ponchos
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereCPSC·08263·2008-05-08

    Munchkin Deluxe Bottle and Food Warmers Recalled for Fire Hazard

    Munchkin is recalling Deluxe Bottle and Food Warmers because they can overheat and ignite, posing a fire hazard. No injuries have been reported.

    Product
    Deluxe Bottle and Food Warmers
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereCPSC·08565·2008-05-01

    QVC Recalls SoleusAir Space Heaters Due to Fire Hazard

    QVC is recalling about 28,000 SoleusAir space heaters because they can overheat and pose a fire hazard. No injuries have been reported.

    Product
    SoleusAir Space Heaters
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·08260·2008-05-01

    Children's Storage Bins Recalled for Lead Paint Violation

    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.

    Product
    Children's Storage Bins
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide

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