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123 recalls were announced in October 2010.
Of the 123 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 71% are Severe.
Webasto is recalling certain sunroofs installed by Auto Trim Design & Glass because the adhesive bond can fail, causing the glass to separate and create a road hazard.
Miller Electric is recalling 490 model year 2010 OFR-224 and HWY-224 trailers because improperly torqued hub bearings could cause the wheel assembly to fail and fall off.
Webasto is recalling certain sunroofs installed by Prestige Auto Specialties because the glass can separate from the frame, creating a road hazard.
Webasto is recalling certain sunroofs installed by Auto Trim Restyling because the glass may separate from the frame, creating a road hazard.
Fleetwood is recalling certain 2011 motor homes equipped with Atwood 35 Series range ovens due to a potential gas line fracture that could cause a propane leak.
Tredit Tire & Wheel is recalling 15-inch painted wheels installed on recreational vehicles because mis-aligned welds could cause the wheels to break, increasing crash risk.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2,297 model year 2011 E, GL, R, and M-Class vehicles because an improperly lubricated O-ring may cause the fuel filter to leak diesel fuel.
The Children's Place is recalling approximately 3,300 girls' ruffle vests because metal snaps can detach, posing a choking hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Nissan is recalling specific 2004-2006 models because a faulty relay may cause engine stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.
Easton Sports is recalling about 200 bicycles with 2010 EC90 Zero seat posts because the carbon top clamp can crack, posing a fall hazard.
Dollar Tree is recalling approximately 682,000 plastic Halloween lanterns because the bulbs can overheat, posing fire and burn risks.
Britax is recalling certain Chaperon infant car seats because the chest clip may be brittle and break, posing laceration and choking risks.
PACCAR is recalling certain Kenworth T660, T700, T800, and W900 trucks because the air disc brake caliper could be installed on the wrong side, potentially causing interference with suspension components and reduced braking performance.
Eldorado National is recalling 2007-2008 Aerotech buses equipped with specific Trans Air evaporators due to a risk of fire from an overheating resistor.
Keystone is recalling certain Montana and Everest RVs because the plug-in remote control receiver for electric fireplaces can overheat and cause a fire.
Advics is recalling brake master cylinders in certain Toyota and Honda vehicles because a seal may dry out and leak fluid, potentially degrading braking performance.
Meijer is recalling about 2,300 Falls Creek infant boy shoes because the lace toggles can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Mack Trucks is recalling certain 2011 Pinnacle trucks manufactured in mid-2010 that lack rear mud flap hanger brackets, potentially reducing vehicle visibility.
Mack Trucks is recalling 2010-2011 CXU heavy trucks because improperly rotated rear hold-down brackets may prevent the battery box lid from seating correctly, posing a fall hazard.
Primal Vantage is recalling Ameristep Plastic Strap-On Tree Steps because the plastic portion can break, posing a fall hazard to users.
John Deere is recalling about 6,450 zero-turn mowers and 300 foot lift kits because a bolt can lock the steering lever, posing an injury risk.
Ford is recalling 2011 Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles because electronic settings may disable the liftgate locking function, violating federal safety standards.
BMW is recalling 20,750 model year 2008 X5 vehicles because a manufacturing fault could cause fuel pump wear, leading to engine stalling and potential crashes.
GE is recalling about 174,000 Profile and Monogram dishwashers because water condensation can cause a short circuit and fire. Consumers should stop using the units and contact GE for a repair or rebate.
Thor Motor Coach is recalling 2011 Damon, Four Winds, and Hurricane RVs equipped with Atwood 35 Series range ovens due to a potential propane gas leak that could cause fire or explosion.
Winnebago is recalling certain recreational vehicles equipped with 1200-series Norcold refrigerators because the safety shut-off mechanism may not prevent a fire from a hydrogen gas leak.
Goshen Coach is recalling 2006-2007 GC II motor homes because a defective evaporator component can overheat and cause a fire.
Sunnybrook is recalling 2011 Harmony, Sunset Creek, and Edgewater RVs because a fracture in the gas line to the Atwood range oven could cause a propane leak.
Open Range is recalling certain 2009-2011 recreational vehicles because the Norcold refrigerators may fail to shut off power during high temperatures, posing a fire hazard.
Tiffin Motorhomes is recalling 2011 Allegro, Allegro Bus, and Phaeton RVs equipped with Atwood 35 Series range ovens due to a potential propane gas leak that could cause fire or explosion.
Sunnybrook is recalling certain RVs equipped with Dimplex electric fireplaces because the remote control receiver can overheat and cause a fire.
Victory Land Group is recalling Heritage Collection drop-side cribs sold at Kmart because the drop-side rail can detach, creating a risk of infant entrapment, suffocation, or falls.
Honda is recalling 2005-2007 Odyssey and Acura RL vehicles because a brake master cylinder seal may dry out and leak fluid, potentially degrading braking performance.
Ethan Allen is recalling about 3,250 drop-side cribs because the rail hardware can fail, creating a risk of infant entrapment, suffocation, or falling.
Angel Line is recalling about 3,400 Longwood Forest drop-side cribs because the drop-side rail can detach, creating a risk of entrapment, suffocation, or falls.
Electrolux is recalling about 122,000 Frigidaire and Electrolux ICON smoothtop cooktops and slide-in ranges because liquids can pool under control knobs, causing unexpected heating and fire risks.
Claire-Sprayway is recalling 73,500 aerosol fabric protectors because overexposure to fumes or spray mist poses a serious respiratory hazard.
Coachmen is recalling certain 2011 Chaparral, Brookstone, and Northridge fifth wheel travel trailers because a fracture in the gas line to the oven could cause a propane leak.
Jayco is recalling specific 2011 travel trailers and fifth wheels equipped with Atwood 35 Series range ovens due to a potential propane gas leak that could cause fire or explosion.
Open Range is recalling certain 2011 fifth wheel and toy hauler trailers due to axle spindle weld cracks that could cause wheel separation.
Great Dane is recalling 2011 trailers with Arvin Meritor suspension systems due to missing welds that could cause the axle to roll out and increase crash risk.
Starcraft is recalling certain 2011 travel and fifth-wheel trailers equipped with Atwood 35 Series range ovens due to a potential propane gas leak that could cause fire or explosion.
Eclipse is recalling 2011 Attitude, Milan, and Stellar RVs because a fracture in the range oven gas line could cause a propane leak, leading to fire or explosion.
Toyota is recalling 728,544 vehicles due to a brake master cylinder seal that may leak fluid, potentially degrading braking performance.
Kohler is recalling specific frameless by-pass bath doors sold at Lowe's and Home Depot because the glass can shatter, posing a laceration hazard.
Graco is recalling Quattro and MetroLite strollers because infants can become entrapped in the gap between the tray and seat, posing a strangulation risk.
Mitsubishi is recalling 2006-2008 Endeavor vehicles with manual air conditioning because an incorrect HVAC controller signal may cause random air flow changes and temperature cycling.
Dollar Tree is recalling Wolverine, Spider-Man, and Iron Man 2 projector flashlights because they can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
Kawasaki is recalling 2009-2010 Vulcan motorcycles because the engine may stall while coasting, creating a crash risk.
Suzuki is recalling 2007-2010 SX4 vehicles because rearview mirror screws may loosen, increasing crash risk.
Medtec is recalling 2007-2010 ambulances because the rear-facing attendant seat lacks a required Type 2 seat belt assembly, increasing crash injury risk.
Lollytogs is recalling Carhartt infant overalls because loose snaps pose a choking hazard to young children. No injuries have been reported.
Timpte is recalling 2009-2011 TDH trailers with aluminum upper couplers that may fracture, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Evergreen is recalling 2011 Ever-Lite recreational vehicles equipped with Atwood 35 Series range ovens because a gas line fracture could cause a propane leak, leading to fire or explosion.
BMW is recalling 2008-2010 F 650 GS motorcycles because a washer may interfere with front brake fastener torque, potentially causing the brake disc to loosen and increasing crash risk.
Webasto is recalling certain sunroofs installed by Southside Trim because the glass can separate from the frame, creating a road hazard.
Webasto is recalling certain Hollandia sunroofs installed by San Francisco Maz because the glass can separate from the frame, creating a road hazard.
Webasto is recalling certain sunroofs installed by Blue Sky Custom Automotive Restylers because the glass may separate from the frame, creating a road hazard.
Munchkin is recalling about 34,000 Bathtub Subs toys because the intake valve can suck up loose skin, posing a laceration hazard to children.
Crossroads RV is recalling certain recreational vehicles because the plug-in remote control receiver for electric fireplaces can overheat, posing a fire risk.
JAKKS Pacific is reannouncing a recall of Spa Factory Aromatherapy Fountain and Bath Benefits Kits because unvented jar caps can explode, causing injuries and property damage.
Briggs & Stratton is recalling about 500 Craftsman riding mowers sold at Sears because side discharge chute bolts may discharge forcefully, posing an injury hazard.
Webasto is recalling certain sunroofs installed by Coach Automotive Restyling because the glass may separate from the frame, creating a road hazard.
Daimler Trucks is recalling certain Thomas Built school buses because a driver seat weld may break, causing the seat to drop and potentially leading to a crash.
Daimler Trucks is recalling certain Thomas Built Buses HDX and MVP-EF models because a defective weld on the driver's seat could cause the seat to drop unexpectedly, potentially leading to a crash.
Webasto is recalling certain Hollandia sunroofs installed by Skip's Sunroofs because the glass may separate from the frame, creating a road hazard.
Ryobi is recalling about 455,000 Model HP 1802M cordless drills because the switch can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard.
The Hive is recalling about 500 Revl carbon road bicycle brakes because the cable clamping area can crack, causing brake failure and posing a fall hazard.
Carriage is recalling certain recreational vehicles equipped with specific electric fireplaces because the remote control receiver can overheat and cause a fire.
Webasto is recalling certain sunroofs installed by Carolina Restyling because the adhesive bond can fail, causing the glass to separate and create a road hazard.
Evenflo is recalling certain Maestro child restraint systems because they fail to meet federal structural integrity standards, increasing injury risk in a crash.
Webasto is recalling certain sunroofs installed by Auto Outfitters because the glass can separate from the frame, creating a road hazard.
Webasto is recalling certain sunroofs installed by Goldworks & Graphics because the glass may separate from the frame, creating a road hazard.
Webasto is recalling certain Hollandia sunroofs installed by Truck & Auto Elegance because the glass may separate from the frame, creating a road hazard.
General Motors is recalling 2009-2010 Chevrolet Impalas because front seat belt webbing may not be properly secured to the anchor pretensioner, potentially reducing occupant restraint during a crash.
Volvo is recalling specific 2010-2011 S80, XC70, V70, and XC60 vehicles because a wiring fault may prevent the driver's airbag from deploying in a crash.
Ross Stores is recalling about 185 Iron Lover's benches because they can tip over when one person sits on them, posing a fall hazard.
Crossroads RV is recalling 2011 Zinger and Sunset Trail trailers because a gas line fracture could cause a propane leak, leading to fire or explosion.
Newmar is recalling 2011 Bay Star recreational vehicles due to a potential propane gas leak in the Atwood 35 Series range oven gas line.
Hyundai Translead is recalling 2011 53-foot dry van trailers because missing suspension welds could cause the axle to roll out, increasing crash risk.
Open Range is recalling 2011 Journeyer, Open Range, and Roamer RVs because a gas line fracture could cause a propane leak, leading to fire or explosion.
Volvo Trucks North America is recalling certain 2008-2011 VHD, VNL, VNM, and VT trucks because the tire description on the certification label may be incorrect.
Dutchmen is recalling 2011 Voltage fifth wheel travel trailers equipped with Atwood 35 Series range ovens due to a potential propane gas leak that could cause fire or explosion.
Webasto is recalling certain sunroofs installed by Terry Poe Automotive because the glass may separate from the frame, creating a road hazard.
Heartland is recalling 2011 fifth wheel trailers because cracks in the axle spindle weld could cause the wheel to detach, increasing crash risk.
Forest River is recalling 2011 Sandpiper and Sierra trailers because cracks in the axle spindle weld could cause the wheel to separate, increasing crash risk.
Webasto is recalling certain sunroofs installed by Stegall Auto Accessories because the glass may separate from the frame, creating a road hazard.
Norcold is recalling specific gas absorption refrigerators for recreational vehicles because their safety sensors may not shut off power quickly enough to prevent a fire.
BMW is recalling specific 2005-2011 motorcycles because rear suspension bearings may corrode, potentially affecting handling and increasing the risk of a crash.
Daimler Trucks is recalling 2,687 Thomas Built school buses due to engine software that may cause unexpected shutdowns or overheating fires.
Dexter Axle is recalling specific trailer axle assemblies manufactured in August 2010 because cracks in the spindle weld could cause the wheel to detach, creating a crash risk.
Daimler Trucks is recalling 58,000 model year 2007-2010 trucks because engine software may fail to shut down the vehicle during faults, increasing crash and fire risks.
Heartland is recalling 2011 North Country travel trailers equipped with Atwood 35 Series range ovens due to a potential propane gas leak that could cause fire or explosion.
Bravo Sports is recalling approximately 160,000 trampolines because incorrectly assembled units may bend or break, posing a fall hazard.
Chrysler Group is recalling 23,237 vehicles due to a power steering hose defect that could leak fluid onto hot engine parts and cause a fire.
Altec Industries is recalling 578 model year 2008-2009 Digger Derrick utility vehicles because improperly heat-treated pins can crack, allowing the auger to swing freely and strike bystanders.
Green Mountain Vista is recalling about 200,000 Roman shades because exposed cords pose a strangulation hazard to children.
JCPenney recalled about 11,400 Alexander Designs drop-side cribs because the drop-side rail can detach, creating gaps that risk infant entrapment, suffocation, or falls.
Chrysler is recalling 2011 Dodge Ram D2, DJ, and DS-body vehicles because certification and tire pressure labels may display incorrect weight or seating capacity information.
Tabletops Unlimited is recalling Castalon frying pans because the enamel coating can crack and break off, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
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