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63 recalls were announced in November 2011.
Of the 63 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 51% are Severe.
Best Buy is recalling Rocketfish battery cases for iPhone 3G and 3GS because they can overheat and cause fires. Consumers should stop using the product and contact Best Buy for a refund.
Toyota is recalling 2011-2012 Sienna vehicles because the weight placard displays incorrect capacity information, which could lead to tire overloading and failure.
Mophie is recalling about 6,118 iPod Touch battery cases because the integrated circuit switch can overheat, posing a burn hazard.
Subaru is recalling certain 2012 Impreza, Legacy, and Outback vehicles because a brake master cylinder malfunction could increase pedal travel, raising crash risk.
Nissan is recalling 2011 Rogue vehicles because a circuit board defect may cause power steering to fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
HeathCo is recalling approximately 75,000 motion sensing wall switches due to a risk of electrical shock. Consumers should stop using the switches and contact the company for a free replacement.
Toyota is recalling 2010-2011 Corollas and 2011 Siennas with specific aftermarket accessories because damaged A-pillar trim clips could allow panels to come loose in a crash.
Keystone RV Company is recalling 2007-2009 Cougar fifth wheel trailers because incorrect tire pressure information on labels could lead to overinflation and tire failure.
Daimler Trucks is recalling certain 2011 Western Star 4900 trucks because a weld on the axle assembly may crack, potentially leading to loss of vehicle control.
Navistar is recalling 630 model year 2009-2011 recreational vehicles because the front windshield shade may separate, impairing the driver's view of the roadway.
General Motors is recalling 2012 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles because loose seat belt connectors may prevent warning signals, increasing crash injury risk.
Columbia Sportswear is recalling Omni-Heat jacket batteries due to a cell defect that can cause overheating and fire. No injuries have been reported in the US.
CPSC recalls Kidgets Animal Sock Top Slippers sold at Family Dollar because animal eyes can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Build-A-Bear Workshop is recalling teddy bear swimwear sets with inflatable inner tubes due to a strangulation hazard for small children.
Collective Brands is recalling KEDS girls' shoes because metal stars on the heel can loosen and cause cuts or scratches.
Liebherr is expanding a recall of freestanding refrigerators because the door can detach, posing an injury risk. Consumers should contact the manufacturer for a free repair.
Starcraft is recalling 2012 Travel Star and Autumn Ridge travel trailers because undersized power converter coils may overheat and cause a fire.
C. E. White is recalling certain bus seats installed in Starcraft school buses because they fail to meet federal safety standards, increasing injury risk in rear-end collisions.
Meritor is recalling certain MFS-08 series non-drive front axles for heavy trucks because steering attachment bolts may have been insufficiently torqued during assembly.
Double K is recalling 2008-2010 Villager and Mainstreet buses because a fuse holder may overheat and cause a fire.
Hino is recalling 2011-2012 NE8J trucks because steering attachment bolts may be insufficiently torqued, potentially leading to loss of steering control.
Michaels is recalling Ashland glass vases that can shatter when picked up, posing a laceration hazard. Four injuries have been reported.
Jayco is recalling certain 2012 Jay Flight and Eagle Super Lite travel trailers because undersized power converter coils may overheat and cause a fire.
Tiffin is recalling 2011 Phaeton and Allegro motorhomes because a faulty exhaust clamp bolt can fracture, allowing hot gases to vent and cause a fire.
Winnebago is recalling 2012 Era motor homes built on Sprinter chassis because rear springs may crack, potentially causing a crash.
HME is recalling 2009-2012 1871 fire trucks because the electronic stability control system may incorrectly apply brakes, increasing crash risk.
W.P. Appliances is recalling Wolfgang Puck electric grills/griddles sold at HSN due to electrical wiring defects that pose risks of overheating and electrical shock.
Mertz is recalling 2010-2011 Halliburton trailers because a casting defect in the slack adjuster housing could cause it to break, reducing braking capacity.
Molly Corporation is recalling 2006-2007 Transit Buses due to a fuse defect that may cause arcing and vehicle fire.
Chrysler is recalling specific 2012 Dodge Journey and Fiat 500 vehicles due to contaminated brake fluid that may degrade seals and cause loss of braking ability.
CFMoto is recalling 2005-2009 CF250T V3 and V5 motorcycles because they have a left-hand rear brake instead of the required right-foot operated brake, increasing crash risk.
MCI is recalling 2010-2011 D4505 motor coaches because moisture in the alternator may cause corrosion, leading to fire or vehicle stalling.
Arctic Cat is recalling about 1,384 XC 450 ATVs because a steering tie-rod can bend, causing loss of control and a crash hazard.
Pierce is recalling certain fire apparatus vehicles because SCBA compartment doors may open while driving, causing cylinders to fall onto the roadway.
Toyota is recalling certain 2004-2006 vehicles due to a crankshaft pulley adhesive defect that may cause loss of power steering.
Terex is recalling certain XT55 aerial devices because cracks in the boom hinge can cause the platform to fall, risking serious injury or death.
Startrans is recalling 2007-2011 MFSAB school activity buses because rear emergency exits are partially blocked by seats, increasing injury risk during emergencies.
Ford is recalling certain replacement fuel tanks for 2004-2008 E-150, E-250, and E-350 vans because an unsealed sensor hole may leak fuel, creating a fire risk.
General Motors is recalling 2012 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vehicles because the front passenger air bag may not fully deploy in a severe crash.
Tomberlin Automotive Group is recalling 2012 AVL low-speed vehicles because seat belt tags lack the date of manufacture, failing federal safety standards.
Baldwin Filters is recalling certain oil and fuel filters for small diesel engines because gasket material may fail, causing fluid loss, power loss, or fire.
General Motors is recalling 2008-2009 Pontiac G8 vehicles because a sensor delay in the front passenger air bag may increase the risk of head injury in a crash.
Nissan is recalling certain 2011-2012 Infiniti G37 and 2011 Nissan 370Z vehicles because a programming error in the power window switch may increase the risk of pinch injuries.
Universal Specialty is recalling 2011-2012 Eagle vehicles with Cummins diesel engines due to a defective exhaust clamp that may cause a fire.
Forest River is recalling 2011 Berkshire models due to a defective exhaust clamp that may fracture, causing hot gases to vent and creating a fire risk.
Hino is recalling 312 model year 2012 commercial trucks because an axle component may be installed incorrectly, which could cause the wheel hub to separate from the vehicle.
Boy Scouts of America is recalling approximately 5,400 Cub Scout Wind Tech jackets because retractable cords pose a strangulation hazard to children.
Lotus is recalling 78 model year 2011 Elise vehicles because incompatible turn signal modules may cause erratic flashing or fail to alert drivers to lamp failures, increasing crash risk.
Libbey Glass is recalling approximately 18,600 Fantasy glass bowls sold in the US and Canada because they can break and cause lacerations.
Under Armour is recalling UA Defender Chin Straps for football helmets because sharp metal snap edges pose a laceration hazard. Six injuries requiring stitches have been reported.
Webasto is recalling certain sunroofs installed by Carlen Corporation because the glass may separate from the frame, creating a road hazard.
General Motors is recalling certain 2012 Cadillac CTS vehicles because the brake pushrod retention nut may not be torqued correctly, potentially causing a loss of braking ability.
Chrysler is recalling 2008-2012 right-hand drive Jeep Wranglers because a defective airbag clockspring may prevent the driver's airbag from deploying in a crash.
Dutailier Group is recalling about 440 drop-side wooden cribs because slats can detach, creating a risk of infant entrapment, strangulation, suffocation, or falling.
Battat is recalling Toulouse-LapTrec magnetic sketchboards because the magnetic pen tip can detach, posing a choking hazard to children.
Yamaha is recalling 2012 Super Ténéré motorcycles because an improperly installed fuel pump O-ring could cause a fuel leak and fire hazard.
Pierce Manufacturing is recalling certain 2007-2011 trucks because the Electronic Stability Control system may incorrectly apply brakes, increasing crash risk.
Nova Bus is recalling 2010 LFS buses with specific Cummins diesel engines because a faulty clamp bolt can fracture, causing exhaust leaks and fire hazards.
Yamaha is recalling specific 2007-2012 V Star motorcycles because an improperly molded fuel hose may lack a proper seal, creating a potential fire hazard.
Kiddieland is recalling Disney-branded Fairies Plastic Racing Trikes because protruding plastic figures on the handlebar pose a laceration hazard.
Honda is recalling 2010 NT700V motorcycles because the tire information label may display incorrect size and pressure specs, potentially affecting vehicle handling.
Gerber Legendary Blades is recalling Winchester Hunting Knife Sets because the blade latch can fail, posing a laceration risk.
IKEA is recalling PAX AURLAND wardrobe mirror doors because the glass can detach and shatter, posing a laceration hazard. Consumers should contact IKEA for a free replacement.
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