October 2000 recalls

Compaq Computer Battery packs

These battery packs can short circuit, causing them to overheat, release smoke and possibly catch fire.

John Lennon crib mobiles

The Betesh Group

The screws that connect the mobile's arm assembly and crib clamp can become loose if overtightened. The arms can detach and fall into the crib, injuring the baby inside.

Playworld Systems Public playground stainless steel slides

The welding of the slide bed to the slide sidewall can crack and separate and children's fingers can get caught in the space, posing a risk of amputation.

Toro Key Start power mowers

The wiring on these mowers can short circuit, posing a fire hazard.

Chest freezers

The Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM) and its refrigerator/freezer manufacturing members

Although some manufacturers had freezers that were in compliance prior to the 1970 standards, most old chest freezers have latches that can trap a child. Children playing "hide-and-seek" have found the non-working freezers a deadly place to hide. When the lid closes, children can become trapped inside and suffocate - usually in less than ten minutes.

Pottery Barn Kids Stinson Bunk Beds

The side rail and guardrails on these beds can break, causing the bed to collapse and allowing childen to fall out of the beds.

Bosch-brand drills

The switches on these power tools, which were manufactured by Eaton Corp, of Cleveland, Ohio, can stick. The tools can continue to operate after the trigger has been released, posing a risk of injury to consumers.

Dell Computer Batteries used with certain Dell notebook computers

These batteries can short circuit, even when the battery is not in use, causing them to become very hot, release smoke and possibly catch fire.

Century rear-facing infant car seats/carriers

Century Products (Century)

When the seat is used as an infant carrier, the handle can break. An infant inside the carrier can fall to the ground and suffer serious injuries. "The break can happen unexpectedly and the seat can drop to the ground,"said CPSC Chairman Ann Brown. "Century is providing parents with new handles for their carriers. Installing the new handle will help keep your baby safe and secure."

RockShox 2001 Judy TT

The compression rods inside these forks can break, causing the rider to lose control of the bicycle, fall, and possibly suffer serious injuries.

DeWalt battery chargers

Metal clips inside the chargers could come loose and stick through the chargers' vents, possibly resulting in consumers receiving an electrical shock.

I-Tech Sport Products Hockey face guards

These face guards, which attach to helmets, can become dislodged on impact, causing them to fall off, leaving the user's face exposed to possible injury.