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9 recalls were announced in December 1977.
Of the 9 recalls this month scored against our rubric.
Which agencies issued them
CPSC and Parkway Fabricators are replacing intermediate air hoses on 2,000 Poseidon Cyklon 300 scuba regulators due to a defect that may cause air flow to stop.
New York Merchandise is recalling 15-bulb Renown Christmas tree light sets due to a potential fire hazard caused by incorrectly placed metal contacts.
Market Research Imports is recalling MRI Christmas light replacement bulbs made in Taiwan because a wire defect can cause them to shatter explosively when electrical current is applied.
White-Westinghouse is voluntarily modifying 17,508 refrigerators because an improperly placed heater wire could present a possible shock hazard if the unit is not properly grounded.
Kelvinator is voluntarily modifying 1,508 refrigerators to fix a possible shock hazard caused by an improperly placed heater wire.
Magic Chef is voluntarily modifying 2,607 refrigerators because an improperly placed heater wire could contact the cabinet, presenting a possible shock hazard.
Gerico Inc. is repairing 40,000 Gerry Carryfree and Sears Stroll 'N Fold strollers with defective locking devices that could cause the stroller to collapse forward.
U.S. Divers is recalling scuba regulators sold after December 1, 1976, because a defective clamp ring may cause the regulator to flood and cut off air flow.
M.W. Kasch is recalling 8,400 sets of wooden alphabet blocks because paint on some blocks exceeds the permissible lead level.
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