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Product recalls & safety alerts, October 2005

49 alerts since 2005: 31 from the EU Safety Gate rapid alert system and 18 U.S. CPSC recalls. Most common hazards: fire (15), electric shock (11), chemical (10), injuries (9), burns (7). Most affected categories: Electrical appliances and equipment (10), Toys (6), Stationery (4). Most common country of origin: China (19), United States (5).

Brands: Walmart (1), Target (1), Stihl (1), Polaris Industries (1), Kelty (1), International Comfort Products (1), Hewlett-Packard (1), Hellenic Rug Imports (1)