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39 recalls were announced in August 2009.
Of the 39 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 5% are Critical, 13% are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
Liquidation Outlet, Inc. is recalling Force Soldier and Pirate Expeditions playsets sold at dollar stores because surface paints contain excessive lead, violating federal standards.
Frigidaire and Kenmore Elite smoothtop electric ranges are recalled because heating elements may malfunction, posing fire and burn risks.
Quiksilver is recalling Roxy Girl 'Very Nice' cotton hoodies because the waist drawstrings pose an entrapment hazard to children.
Baby Jogger is recalling City Mini strollers because the restraint buckle could break or unlatch, allowing a child to fall out. No injuries have been reported.
IKEA is recalling about 500 Karlstad sofa-beds because the mattresses and seat cushions fail to meet federal flammability standards, posing a fire hazard.
Lewis Hyman Inc. is recalling about 4.8 million roll-up blinds and Roman shades because lifting loops and cords can entangle children's necks, causing strangulation.
Vertical Land is recalling window blinds and shades because accessible cords can form loops that pose a strangulation hazard to children.
IKEA is recalling approximately 120,000 MELINA Roman blinds sold nationwide from 2006 to 2008 because the looped bead chain poses a strangulation risk to children.
Victoria Classics is recalling about 163,000 Roman shades sold at Target due to a strangulation hazard from exposed cords. Consumers should stop using the shades and contact the manufacturer for a free repair kit.
Lutron Shading Solutions is recalling about 245,000 roller shades because the bead chain loop can pose a strangulation hazard to children if not properly secured.
Pottery Barn Kids is recalling about 85,000 roman shades with exposed inner cords due to a risk of strangulation for children.
Maytag is expanding a recall of specific side-by-side and top-freezer refrigerators due to a relay defect that can cause overheating and fire.
Pella is recalling about 6,500 casement windows because a hinge can break, causing the window sash to fall and pose an injury risk to people below.
Ameriwood is recalling Your Zone Loft Collection entertainment stands sold at Walmart because incorrect warning labels create a tip-over risk.
Wal-Mart is recalling about 1.5 million Durabrand DVD players because they can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard.
Sterling Publishing is recalling eebee's 'Have a Ball' Adventures cloth books because a string can entangle in a hoop, posing a strangulation risk to young children.
The Modern Fan Co. is recalling Pensi ceiling fans because a broken internal coupler can cause the fan to fall from the ceiling.
Weight Watchers is recalling plush Hungry Figures and Magnets because sewing needles were found in the stuffing, posing a puncture hazard.
Nirve Sports is recalling about 120 Cannibal Chopper bicycles because the stem can crack, posing a fall hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Krell Industries is recalling specific power amplifiers because a component failure can cause overheating, posing fire and burn risks.
Burley Design is recalling 2009 d'lite ST and Solo ST child trailers because a loose axle sleeve can cause a wheel to separate, posing an injury risk.
Felt Bicycles is recalling 2007/2008 F1X Cyclocross Bicycles because the fork steerer tube can break, causing the rider to lose control and fall.
One World Technologies is recalling Ridgid 10-inch table saws because the arbor shaft can fail when used with a stacked blade set, posing a laceration risk.
Woodstock International is recalling Shop Fox Dust Collection Remote Switches because an incorrectly sized wire can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Applica Consumer Products is recalling about 9,800 Black & Decker thermal coffeemakers because they can overheat and melt, posing a burn hazard.
Little Tikes is recalling about 1.6 million workshop sets and trucks because oversized plastic toy nails pose a choking hazard to young children.
CPSC recalls about 51,750 generators sold at Home Depot and Sam's Club due to a fuel gauge leak that poses a fire hazard.
Nautilus is recalling F3 Chin Dip stationary exercise units because footpads can break, posing a fall hazard to users.
Griffin International is recalling Wii 4-Dock Battery Recharge Stations because the battery packs can overheat, posing burn and fire risks.
Graco is recalling Jump 'n Jive Doorway Jumpers because detachable toys can come loose, posing a choking hazard to children.
Dorel Juvenile Group is expanding a recall of Safety 1st SmartLight Stair Gates because hinges can break, posing a fall hazard to children.
Target is recalling Circo booster seats because the restraint buckle can open unexpectedly, allowing a child to fall and be injured.
Global Plastics is recalling Bay West & Hillyard Hybrid Wave N Cut paper towel dispensers because the electric board can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Black & Decker is reannouncing a recall of GH1000 Grasshog XP string trimmers/edgers because loose parts can cause lacerations and overheating can cause burns.
Ross Stores is recalling about 1,800 marble top plant stands because the tops can detach and fall, posing an injury risk.
Polaris is recalling about 3,800 2009 Ranger side-by-side vehicles because an electrical short in the tail light wiring harness can cause overheating and fire.
Russell Brands is recalling approximately 1,700 Spalding in-ground basketball hoops because base bolts can fail, causing the unit to fall and posing a risk of serious injury.
Nova Natural Toys & Crafts is recalling about 265 Yayita Baby Hammocks because they can flip over, posing fall and strangulation risks to infants.
Kaplan Early Learning is recalling La Siesta Yayita Baby Hammocks because they can flip over, posing fall and strangulation risks to infants.
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