April 2002 recalls

13 supported consumer-product notices published in April 2002, from official CPSC data.

Recall results

New02-149Children & Toys

Vermont Precision Woodworks cribs

The slats on the cribs can loosen and detach from the drop side rail, creating a large opening between the slats, where a child's head or neck could become entrapped, resulting in serious injury or death.

  • Entrapment
  • About 990 units
  • 21 reports
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New02-532Power Tools

Country Home Products DR® Whisperlite® lawnmower

A wiring problem on the lawnmower's circuit board may cause some of the safety functions to become inoperable. The mower may continue to operate, after the Operator Presence Control Bar is released. The blade also may continue to spin for an extended period of time, after the mower has been shut off. Contact with a moving lawnmower blade can result in lacerations or serious injury to the hand or foot.

  • About 19,700 units
  • 300 reports
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New02-136Children & Toys

Fisher-Price Smart Response Swings

It is possible to misassemble the seats of these swings, so that they appear secure, but are not. If the seat of the swing is not properly attached, the seat and baby can flip forward.

  • About 42,000 units
  • 7 reports
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