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36 recalls were announced in July 2008.
Of the 36 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 3% are Critical, 6% are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
Earthentree is recalling about 375 wooden toys, including rattles and pull toys, due to choking and strangulation hazards. No injuries have been reported.
New England Ropes is recalling Maxim Apogee and Pinnacle climbing lines because they can break, posing a serious fall hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Daiso LLC is recalling about 120,000 stuffed toy dogs sold in California and Washington because small parts pose a choking hazard to young children.
Innovage is recalling Sky Scrambler and The Sharper Image wireless indoor helicopters because their lithium-ion batteries can overheat and catch fire.
Reebok is recalling about 20,000 Studio Exercise Cycles because alloy cranks can break during use, posing a laceration hazard. Five injury reports have been received.
Pacific Science Supplies is recalling approximately 40,000 magnets because the paint may contain excess lead, violating federal standards. No injuries have been reported.
Kids II is recalling Bright Starts Ring Rattles because the antenna tip can detach, posing a choking hazard to small children.
Dowling Magnets is recalling about 91,500 Classic Horseshoe Magnets because the red plastic coating contains excessive lead, violating federal standards.
Cost Plus is recalling about 8,600 Santorini outdoor chairs because the seat weld can fail, causing the chair to collapse and posing a fall hazard.
Champion's Choice is recalling about 70 Walther air cylinders for air pistols because they can burst during use or refilling, posing a risk of serious injury.
TTI Floor Care is recalling Dirt Devil Power Brush attachment tools because plastic pieces can break and cause lacerations. Consumers should stop using the tools and contact the firm for a free repair kit.
Electra Bicycle Company is recalling about 9,500 Amsterdam bicycles because the chainguard can push the chain off, posing an injury risk to riders.
Lithonia Lighting is recalling about 1,200 indoor lighting fixtures because a missing thermal protector poses a risk of overheating and fire.
Sleep Innovations is recalling Cuddly Comfort Pillows sold at Costco because they may contain metal fragments that pose an abrasion hazard.
It's My Binky is recalling about 115,000 personalized pacifiers because parts may detach, posing a choking hazard to infants.
American Honda Motor Co. is recalling about 42,000 Model Year 2007-2008 TRX 420 Rancher ATVs because torn rubber boots can cause sudden loss of steering control.
Studio RTA is recalling about 6,700 Silhouette TV stands because they do not meet stability standards, posing a risk of injury or death if the TV tips over.
SunL Group Inc. is recalling approximately 144 SLA90 Youth ATVs because they lack front brakes, a manual fuel shut-off, and handlebar padding, posing a risk of serious injury.
American Honda Motor Corp. is recalling specific engines used in SpeeCo and Huskee log splitters because the fuel tank can crack and leak, posing a risk of fire or explosion.
American Weigh Scales is recalling about 1,300 bench scale adapters because they can smoke, catch fire, and melt. Consumers should stop using them and return them for a credit or replacement.
American Welding & Tank is recalling about 11,000 converted underground propane storage tanks because rust can cause odor fade, creating a fire and burn hazard.
Polaris is recalling about 1,360 2008 snowmobiles because the starter ring-gear could fracture, potentially propelling broken pieces at high speed and causing injury.
Parragon Books is recalling children's necklaces with ballet shoe charms because the solder may contain high levels of lead. No injuries have been reported.
F.A.F. Inc. is recalling Faded Glory Lip Gloss, Locket, and Bracelet Sets sold at Wal-Mart because the bracelet clasp contains high levels of lead.
Action Products International is recalling 18,500 children's charm craft kits because the clasps contain high levels of lead, posing a toxic exposure risk to young children.
American Honda Motor Corp. is recalling specific HRX walk-behind lawn mowers because the rear shield can break off, posing a laceration risk from thrown debris.
Bayside Furnishings is recalling LaJolla Boat Bed and Pirates of the Caribbean Twin Trundle Beds sold at Costco because the toy chest lids can close too quickly, posing a strangulation hazard.
Fireworks Over America is recalling Oh Chute Parachute with Streamer Fireworks because the parachutes can entangle in power lines, posing a shock hazard.
Bead Bazaar USA is recalling 'It's a Girl Thing' bracelets, necklaces, and phone charms because they may contain high levels of lead, which is toxic to young children.
Black Cat Fireworks is recalling Screech and Scream Fountain Fireworks because they can unexpectedly scatter debris, posing an injury risk to users and bystanders.
Wanda Technology is recalling about 8,600 outdoor canopies sold at BJ's Wholesale Club because they fail to comply with a voluntary flammability standard, posing a fire hazard.
Hayes Bicycle Group is recalling SunRinglé Hollow Quick Release Devices because they can break while locked, causing riders to lose control and fall.
RadioShack is recalling 13.8V DC power supplies because incorrect wiring poses electrocution and fire risks. Consumers should unplug the units and take them to a store for free repair.
RAP4 is recalling about 2,000 paintball gun remote line adapters because they can burst when over-tightened, posing impact and laceration risks.
Redcat Racing is recalling approximately 1,400 remote-controlled toy vehicles because the remote control unit can lose its signal, causing the vehicle to lose control and posing a risk of injury.
Rashti & Rashti is recalling Taggies Sleep'n Play infant garments because snaps can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
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