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February 2010 recalls

64 recalls were announced in February 2010.

What the numbers show

Critical
2
Severe
25
High
34
Moderate
1
Low
2

Of the 64 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 3% are Critical, 39% are Severe.

Which agencies issued them

1–64 of 64

  • SevereNHTSA·10V060000·2010-02-25

    Wilson Livestock Trailer Recall for Suspension Channel Defect

    Wilson Trailer Company is recalling 2000-2008 livestock trailers because a suspension component can break, causing frame cracking and increasing crash risk.

    Product
    WILSON — WILSON LIVESTOCK TRAILER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·10V067000·2010-02-25

    Micro Bird Recalls G5 School Buses for Seat Reinforcement Defect

    Micro Bird is recalling 582 G5 school buses because some seats lack required floor reinforcement, posing a crash injury risk.

    Product
    MICRO BIRD — MICRO BIRD, GIRARDIN G5 SCHOOL BUS, G5
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereCPSC·10147·2010-02-25

    Scotsman Commercial Ice Machines Recalled for Fire Hazard

    Scotsman is recalling about 43,000 commercial modular cube ice machines because a solenoid failure can cause electrical arcs and fires. No injuries have been reported.

    Product
    Scotsman® Commercial Modular Cube Ice Machines (Modular Cubers)
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·10V062000·2010-02-25

    General Coach Recalls Buses Due to Brake Overheating Fire Risk

    General Coach is recalling certain 2005-2010 buses because brake overheating in severe duty applications could cause a fire, leading to injury, property damage, or death.

    Product
    GENERAL COACH — GENERAL COACH, CHAMPION LO-TRANS, IC-LC, EZ-TRANS
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·10723·2010-02-25

    Fellowes Recalls Climate Control Footrests Due to Fire Hazard

    Fellowes is recalling about 1,000 Climate Control Footrests because the fan can overheat and cause a fire. No injuries were reported.

    Product
    Fellowes Climate Control Footrests
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·10V065000·2010-02-25

    Mitsubishi Endeavor Fuel Filler Pipe Corrosion Recall

    Mitsubishi is recalling 2004-2010 Endeavor vehicles in specific states due to fuel filler pipe corrosion that could cause leaks and fire.

    Product
    MITSUBISHI — MITSUBISHI ENDEAVOR
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·10722·2010-02-25

    Sportime Recalls BigBox Hockey Sets Due to Lead Paint Hazard

    Sportime is recalling BigBox Hockey Sets because the surface coating contains excessive lead, violating federal standards. No injuries have been reported.

    Product
    BigBox Hockey Sets
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·10V053000·2010-02-23

    Daimler Trucks Recalls 2010 Freightliner Cascadia Trucks for Steering Defect

    Daimler Trucks is recalling certain 2010 Freightliner Cascadia trucks because a steering component may not be properly secured, which could lead to a loss of steering control.

    Product
    FREIGHTLINER — FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·10146·2010-02-23

    Bristol and Martha Stewart Enameled Steel Tea Kettles Recalled for Burn Hazard

    Copco and Wild Leaf Tea Co. are recalling Bristol and Martha Stewart Collection enameled steel tea kettles because the handle can come loose, posing a burn risk.

    Product
    Copco and Wild Leaf Tea Co. Bristol model and Martha Stewart Collection® Enameled Steel Tea Kettles
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·10V055000·2010-02-23

    Honda Recalls 2005 Odyssey Touring for Power Liftgate Strut Defect

    Honda is recalling 21,776 model year 2005 Odyssey Touring vehicles because power liftgate gas struts may deteriorate early, causing the gate to close unexpectedly.

    Product
    HONDA — HONDA ODYSSEY
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·10V058000·2010-02-23

    Daimler Trucks Recalls 2011 Thomas Built Buses for Seat Cushion Defect

    Daimler Trucks is recalling certain 2011 Thomas Built Buses because seat cushions may unlatch during a crash, exposing the seat frame to occupants.

    Product
    THOMAS BUILT BUSES — THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2, MVP-EF, HDX, MINOTOUR
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·10V054000·2010-02-21

    Navistar Recalls 2010 IC School Buses for Headlight Wiring Defect

    Navistar is recalling 250 model year 2010 IC FE and RE school buses because incorrect headlight wiring may reduce low beam intensity, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    IC BUS — IC BUS FE, RE
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·10E004000·2010-02-19

    B&W Custom Truck Beds Recalls Extenda-Goose Trailer Hitch Couplers

    B&W Custom Truck Beds is recalling certain Extenda-Goose trailer hitch couplers because a weld may fracture, potentially causing the trailer to separate from the tow vehicle.

    Product
    TRAILER HITCHES recall
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·10V051000·2010-02-19

    Mazda Recalls 2010 CX-9 Vehicles for Seat Heater Fire Risk

    Mazda is recalling 2010 CX-9 vehicles with heated seats because the control circuit may overheat in cold weather, posing a risk of smoke or fire.

    Product
    MAZDA — MAZDA CX-9
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·10V046000·2010-02-18

    Autocar Recalls 2008-2009 ACX Trucks for Steering Gear Bracket Defect

    Autocar is recalling 1,879 model year 2008-2009 ACX heavy-duty trucks because a steering gear mounting bracket may fatigue and crack, potentially affecting vehicle control.

    Product
    AUTOCAR — AUTOCAR ACX
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·10V050000·2010-02-18

    Entegra Recalls 2010 Aspire Motor Homes Due to Brake Pedal Defect

    Entegra Coach is recalling 2010 Aspire motor homes because a brake pedal component may disengage, reducing braking or interfering with the throttle.

    Product
    ENTEGRA — ENTEGRA ASPIRE
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·10V042000·2010-02-18

    Toyota Recalls 2010 Tacoma Trucks for Propeller Shaft Defect

    Toyota is recalling 2010 Tacoma pickup trucks because the propeller shaft may crack and separate, potentially causing a loss of vehicle control.

    Product
    TOYOTA — TOYOTA TACOMA
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·10V045000·2010-02-18

    Autocar Recalls 2007-2009 WX and WXR Trucks for Frame Rail Cracks

    Autocar is recalling 2007-2009 WX and WXR heavy-duty trucks because cracks in the front frame rail extension may compromise vehicle control.

    Product
    AUTOCAR — AUTOCAR WXR, WX
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·10V048000·2010-02-18

    Jayco Recalls 2010 Insignia Motor Homes Due to Brake Pedal Defect

    Jayco is recalling certain 2010 Insignia motor homes because a brake pedal component may disengage, potentially reducing braking or interfering with the throttle.

    Product
    JAYCO — JAYCO INSIGNIA
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·10V049000·2010-02-18

    Collins Recalls 2009 School Buses for Rear Light Signal Confusion

    Collins is recalling 2009 Bantam, Super Bantam, and Grand Bantam school buses because the rear brake and turn signal lights may flash incorrectly, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    COLLINS — COLLINS SUPER BANTAM, GRAND BANTAM, BANTAM
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·10140·2010-02-18

    Bobens Trading Recalls Girls' Hooded Sweatshirts Due to Strangulation Hazard

    Bobens Trading is recalling approximately 3,900 girls' hooded sweatshirts sold at Burlington Coat Factory because the hood drawstrings pose a strangulation hazard to children.

    Product
    Girl's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·10145·2010-02-18

    Franklin Electric Recalls Pumptec Motor Controllers Due to Shock Hazard

    Franklin Electric is recalling Pumptec motor controllers for submersible pump systems because peeling labels can expose circuitry, posing a shock hazard.

    Product
    Pumptec Electric Motor Controllers for Submersible Pump Systems
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·10141·2010-02-18

    GE Recalls Commercial CO2 and Temperature Sensors Due to Fire Hazard

    GE Infrastructure Sensing is recalling about 9,400 commercial CO2 and temperature sensors because they can overheat and pose a fire hazard. No injuries have been reported.

    Product
    GE Telaire Airestat and Carrier Single Beam Carbon Dioxide (CO2) and Temperature Sensors
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·10143·2010-02-18

    Franshaw Recalls Children's Hooded Jackets for Strangulation Hazard

    Franshaw Inc. is recalling about 2,400 children's hooded jackets sold at Burlington Coat Factory due to a strangulation hazard from hood drawstrings.

    Product
    Children's Hooded Jackets
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·10142·2010-02-18

    Weeplay Kids Recalls Girls' Hooded Sweatshirts Due to Strangulation Hazard

    Weeplay Kids is recalling approximately 11,800 girls' hooded sweatshirts sold under the Candy Queen and Akademiks brands due to a strangulation hazard posed by hood drawstrings.

    Product
    Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • LowNHTSA·10V047000·2010-02-18

    BMW Recalls 2009-2010 Models for Incorrect Tire Label Seating Capacity

    BMW is recalling 2009-2010 7-Series and 2010 550i Gran Turismo vehicles because the tire pressure label incorrectly lists a seating capacity of five instead of four.

    Product
    BMW — BMW 550I GRAN TURISMO, 7-SERIES
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·10139·2010-02-17

    Allreds Design Recalls Baby Bracelets and Pacifier Clips for Lead Exposure

    Allreds Design is recalling baby bracelets and pacifier clips because the metal clasps contain high levels of lead, posing a risk of lead exposure to young children.

    Product
    Allreds Design Baby Bracelets and Pacifier Clips
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·10E002000·2010-02-11

    Ride Control Recalls Aftermarket Front Strut Mounts for Missing Weld

    Ride Control is recalling specific aftermarket front strut mounts for Toyota, Lexus, Chevrolet, Geo, and Nissan vehicles because a missing weld could allow the strut to detach.

    Product
    TOYOTA — TOYOTA, LEXUS, CHEVROLET CELICA, ES250, PRIZM, COROLLA
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·10138·2010-02-10

    Manhattan Group Recalls Pull Toys Due to Choking and Aspiration Hazards

    Manhattan Group LLC is recalling three pull-toys because wooden components can break or come loose, posing a choking and aspiration hazard to young children.

    Product
    Pull-A-Long Friends Toucan™, Pull-A-Long Friends Alligator™, and Pull-A-Long Friends Sharky™
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • CriticalCPSC·10134·2010-02-09

    CPSC Recalls Generation 2 Worldwide Drop Side Cribs Due to Entrapment Risk

    CPSC is recalling approximately 500,000 Generation 2 Worldwide and ChildESIGNS drop side cribs because the hardware can break, allowing the drop side to detach and create a space where infants can become entrapped and suffocate.

    Product
    Generation 2 Worldwide and "ChildESIGNS" Drop Side Cribs
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·10V040000·2010-02-09

    Toyota Recalls 2010 Camry for Brake Tube Wear Risk

    Toyota is recalling certain 2010 Camry vehicles because the power steering hose may wear the brake tube, causing fluid leaks and increased crash risk.

    Product
    TOYOTA — TOYOTA CAMRY
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereCPSC·10135·2010-02-09

    Innovage Recalls Discovery Kids Lamps Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

    Innovage LLC is recalling Discovery Kids Animated Marine and Safari Lamps because a circuit board defect can cause electrical shorts, posing fire and burn risks.

    Product
    Discovery Kids™ Animated Marine and Safari Lamps
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·10V039000·2010-02-09

    Toyota Recalls 2010 Prius and Lexus HS250H for Brake Issues

    Toyota is recalling 2010 Prius and Lexus HS250H vehicles because inconsistent brake feel may increase stopping distances on rough or slick roads.

    Product
    TOYOTA — TOYOTA, LEXUS PRIUS, HS
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·10V052000·2010-02-05

    Spartan Fire Apparatus Chassis Recalled for Seat Belt Anchor Defect

    Spartan Chassis is recalling specific fire apparatus chassis because seat belt anchorages may not meet federal safety standards, posing a risk of injury in a crash.

    Product
    SPARTAN — SPARTAN GLADIATOR, METROSTAR, BARRON, DIAMOND
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·10V064000·2010-02-05

    Blue Bird Recalls 2010 All American School Buses for Fire Risk

    Blue Bird is recalling 207 model year 2010 All American school buses because improperly routed battery cables could be pinched, potentially causing a fire.

    Product
    BLUE BIRD — BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·10C001000·2010-02-04

    Dorel Maxi-Cosi Mico Infant Car Seat Base Recall for Mounting Issues

    Dorel Juvenile Group is recalling Maxi-Cosi Mico infant car seat bases due to warping that can prevent proper shell attachment, posing injury risks in crashes.

    Product
    CHILD SEAT:BASE recall
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·10V038000·2010-02-03

    Eldorado Recalls 2006-2008 Buses Due to LED Lamp Fire Risk

    Eldorado National is recalling 2006-2008 Aerolite, Aerotech, TransTech, and Aero Elite buses because moisture in LED marker lamps can cause overheating, melting, or fire.

    Product
    ELDORADO — ELDORADO TRANSTECH, AEROLITE, AEROTECH, AERO ELITE
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·10V037000·2010-02-03

    Navistar Recalls 2009-2010 International Trucks Due to Brake Line Defect

    Navistar is recalling 2009-2010 International LoneStar and ProStar trucks because an air line may be connected to the wrong port, potentially affecting trailer brakes during roll stability events.

    Product
    INTERNATIONAL — INTERNATIONAL LONESTAR, PROSTAR
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·10V034000·2010-02-03

    Peterbilt 320 Trucks Recalled for Insufficient Air Brake Tanks

    Peterbilt is recalling 2010 Model 320 trucks because they lack the required number of air tanks for the brake system, which may impair stopping ability.

    Product
    PETERBILT — PETERBILT 320
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·10132·2010-02-03

    Dollar General Recalls Toy Gun Sets Due to Choking Hazard

    Dollar General is recalling Special Forces and SWAT toy gun sets because removable orange tips pose a choking hazard to children.

    Product
    Special Forces and Police SWAT Toy Gun Sets
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateNHTSA·10V036000·2010-02-03

    Toyota and Scion Vehicles Recalled for Missing Load Capacity Labels

    NHTSA is recalling 2004-2011 Toyota and Scion vehicles sold without required load carrying capacity modification labels, which may increase crash risk if overloaded.

    Product
    TOYOTA — TOYOTA, SCION HIGHLANDER, CAMRY, TC, XB
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·10131·2010-02-02

    Playmates Recalls Tiny Tink Children's Toy Jewelry Sets Due to Lead

    Playmates Toys is recalling Tiny Tink and Friends jewelry sets because the metal connectors on the charms contain excessive lead. No injuries have been reported.

    Product
    Tiny Tink and Friends Children's Toy Jewelry Sets
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·10V033000·2010-02-02

    Honda Recalls 2007-2008 Fit Vehicles for Power Window Fire Risk

    Honda is recalling 2007-2008 Fit vehicles because water intrusion can damage the power window switch, potentially causing overheating, smoke, or fire.

    Product
    HONDA — HONDA FIT
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·10V032000·2010-02-01

    Trailmanor Recalls 2009-2010 Travel Trailers Due to Fire Risk

    Trailmanor is recalling certain 2009 and 2010 travel trailers because a defective heater element in the air conditioning unit could cause smoke, sparks, or a fire.

    Product
    TRAILMANOR — TRAILMANOR TRAVEL TRAILER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·10V031000·2010-02-01

    Oshkosh H-Series Snow Blowers Recalled for Electrical Fire Risk

    Oshkosh is recalling 2008-2010 H-Series snow blowers because an electrical cable may contact a hydraulic hose, causing sparks and potential fire.

    Product
    OSHKOSH — OSHKOSH H-SERIES SNOW BLOWER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide

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