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October 1977 recalls

3 recalls were announced in October 1977.

What the numbers show

Critical
1
High
2

Of the 3 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 33% are Critical.

Which agencies issued them

1–3 of 3

  • HighCPSC·77111·1977-10-25

    Crosman BB Pistols Recalled Due to Potential Safety Malfunction

    Crosman is recalling approximately 25,000 model 454 BB pistols because an improper dimension may allow the gun to discharge with the safety engaged.

    Product
    Crosman 16-shot semi-automatic BB pistols
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • CriticalCPSC·77110·1977-10-21

    CPSC Warns of Shock Hazard in Ambory Portable Electric Water Heaters

    The CPSC issued a warning for four models of Ambory portable immersible electric water heaters due to a serious shock hazard that reportedly caused a fatality.

    Product
    Ambory Special, Ram, Jiffy Sr./Jr. portable immersible electric water heaters
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·77103·1977-10-03

    Lead-Painted Educational Models for Blind Children Recalled by CPSC

    The CPSC is recalling 12 educational models for blind children due to excessive lead content in their paint. No injuries or illnesses have been reported.

    Product
    American Printing House for the Blind Biological Models, Land Forms
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide

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