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36 recalls were announced in August 2008.
Of the 36 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 3% are Critical, 22% are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
FlagHouse Inc. is recalling about 100 Yayita Baby Hammocks because the product can flip over, posing fall and strangulation risks to infants.
Bonne Bell is recalling about 945,000 children's cosmetics accessory bags because the metal clasps contain excessive levels of lead. Consumers should keep the bags away from children and contact the company for a replacement.
CPSC recalls Simplicity 3-in-1 and 4-in-1 bassinets because infants can slip through fabric flaps and become entrapped in metal bars, resulting in two reported deaths.
Greenway Home Products is recalling about 44,000 countertop water dispensers because the internal heating element can overheat, causing fire or shock hazards.
Habermaass Corp. is recalling about 118,000 wooden puzzles, rattles, pacifier holders, and stroller toys because small pieces can detach and pose a choking hazard to infants.
Regal Lager is recalling approximately 44,000 Phil & Teds strollers due to a laceration hazard in the hinge locking mechanism. Consumers should stop using the strollers and contact the company for a free repair kit.
Orioxi International is recalling about 43,000 children's hooded sweatshirts and jackets sold at Shirt off My Back stores due to a strangulation hazard from hood drawstrings.
GIA Instruments is recalling Illuminator Polariscopes 415000 and 415 because a missing ground wire poses a risk of electrical shock.
Goodman Company is recalling about 30,000 PTAC units because power cords can overheat, posing a fire or burn hazard.
Lithonia Lighting is recalling about 1,400 indoor high-bay fixtures because the glass reflector can separate and fall. No injuries have been reported.
Sears is recalling Kenmore and Kenmore Elite coffee makers because overheating wiring can cause fires and burns. Consumers should stop using the units and get a free replacement.
International Playthings is recalling Taggies Strollin' Along stroller activity bars because shiny material on the elephant's ear can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
IMS is recalling car chargers used with halogen spotlights sold at Sears and K-Mart because they can overcharge batteries, posing fire and burn risks.
GCI Technologies is recalling Gemini brand power light modules used in DJ rack systems due to a risk of electrical fire and burns. No injuries have been reported.
Thane International is recalling H20 Portable Handheld Steam Cleaners because steam can escape from the handle, posing a burn risk.
Cervelo SA is recalling approximately 5,800 Wolf SL Carbon Fiber Bicycle Forks because the steerer can break during normal use, posing a risk of loss of control and injury.
Venmar CES is recalling about 3,400 heat recovery ventilators because the motors can overheat and cause fires. Consumers should turn off the units and contact the manufacturer for a free repair.
Gardner Bender is recalling about 53,000 electrical wire splices because they may fail to hold wires together, posing shock and fire risks.
Hobbico is recalling Electrifly lithium-polymer batteries used in radio-controlled helicopter kits because they can overheat and catch fire while charging.
Electra Bicycle Company is recalling about 1,500 Amsterdam bicycles because the chainguard can push the chain off, posing an injury risk to riders.
Gardener's Supply Co. is recalling about 2,000 flame weeders because a brass valve can separate, causing propane leaks and fire hazards.
Rossignol is recalling 2007 HC snowboard bindings because t-nuts can detach, posing a fall hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Cooper Lighting is recalling about 9,000 Sure-Lite and AtLite emergency and exit lights because they may fail to stay illuminated during a power failure.
Chelsea & Scott Ltd. is recalling Sun Smarties children's board skirts because the paint on the grommets contains excess lead, violating federal standards.
Atico International USA is recalling Signature Gourmet and Crofton personal blenders because the blade can activate unexpectedly, posing a laceration risk.
CPSC recalls Perfect Flame gas grills sold at Lowe's because the cooking chamber can melt or ignite, posing fire and burn risks.
Fisher-Price is recalling Learning Pots and Pans toys because missing screws can cause small balls to detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Progress Lighting is recalling about 6,000 pendant-style ceiling-mounted light fixtures because the ceiling-mount assembly can fail, causing the light to fall and pose an impact hazard.
Raw Blue Sportswear is recalling approximately 5,740 children's hooded sweatshirts sold at TJ Maxx and other retailers because the hood drawstrings pose a strangulation hazard to young children.
Kids with Character is recalling Bongo Cheetah Girls' Jackets because the hood drawstrings pose a strangulation hazard to children.
Request Jeans is recalling about 1,200 children's hooded sweatshirts with drawstrings due to a strangulation hazard. No injuries have been reported.
DEWALT is recalling approximately 14,000 DC608 cordless brad nailers because the safety lock-off may fail, allowing the tool to operate unexpectedly. No injuries have been reported.
Look Cycle is recalling KéO bicycle pedals because the steel axle can break, causing cyclists to fall. About 80,000 units were sold nationwide.
Mother Hubbard's Cupboards is recalling about 1,300 wooden cribs because the side rails do not meet federal safety standards, posing a fall hazard to children.
Harbor Freight Tools is recalling Chicago Electric Halogen Work Lights because they can overheat and melt, posing fire and electrical shock risks.
Baby Appleseed is recalling about 500 Davenport cribs because the secondary mattress support does not meet federal height standards, creating a fall hazard for children.
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