2000-05-15 to 2000-05-21
3
Recalls
581,000
Units
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Sources: CPSC
Other Recalls
CPSC2000-05-18220,000 units
CPSC, IBM Announce Recall of AC Adapters for Notebook Computers, Mobile Devices
International Business Machines (IBM) Corporation, of Armonk, N.Y.
These AC adapters can overheat, posing a fire hazard
CPSC2000-05-1826,000 units
CPSC, Discount Stores Announce Recall of Fire Extinguishers
99 Cents Only Store, in City of Commerce, Calif.
Because of the high-pressure contents of these fire extinguishers, they can explode and expose consumers to flying debris, causing puncture wounds and blast injuries.
CPSC2000-05-16335,000 units
CPSC, Filter Tech Inc. Announce Recall of Windshield Washer Fluid
Filter Tech Inc., of Huntington, W.V.
The bottles, which contain methyl alcohol, are not sealed with child-resistant closures as required by federal law. Methyl alcohol, also known as methanol, is toxic and can cause blindness or death, if ingested.