July 2000 recalls

13 supported consumer-product notices published in July 2000, from official CPSC data.

Recall results

New00-152Grills & Fireplaces

AmeriGas propane cylinders

Of these cylinders, about 10 could be overfilled, which can cause them to release flammable propane gas unexpectedly, posing a risk of fires and explosions.

  • About 100 units
  • Incidents reported
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New00-146Children & Toys

Fisher-Price "Hop, Skip, Jumper" activity seats and Big Action…

The spring that suspends the jumper seat from the doorway can break. Babies can fall to the ground and suffer serious injuries. The crane of the construction toy has a bucket that is attached by a 25-inch strap. The bucket can be raised and lowered by using a turning crank on the crane. Children can wrap the 25-inch strap around their necks, posing a strangulation hazard.

  • Fall
  • Strangulation
  • About 882,000 units
  • 80 reports
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New00-142Appliances

Welbilt toaster ovens

The ovens' heating elements can break, causing the glass door to shatter. The toasters could short circuit, causing electrical shocks and fires.

  • About 7,000 units
  • 14 reports
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New00-140Sports & Outdoors

Cycle Express "Hearts & Flowers" bicycle helmets

These helmets fail impact testing and labeling required under CPSC's Safety Standard for Bicycle Helmets, violating the Consumer Product Safety Act. Riders wearing these helmets are not adequately protected from falls, and could suffer severe head injuries or death.

  • Fall
  • Impact
  • About 9,000 units
  • Incidents reported
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New00-139Sports & Outdoors

L.A. Cruisin' bicycle helmets

Rand International

These bicycle helmets fail impact testing and labeling required under CPSC's Safety Standard for Bicycle Helmets, violating the Consumer Product Safety Act. Riders wearing these helmets are not properly protected from falls, and could suffer severe head injuries.

  • Fall
  • Impact
  • About 70,000 units
  • Incidents reported
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