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5 recalls were announced in November 1978.
Of the 5 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 20% are Critical, 40% are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
Citation Mfg. Co. issued a warning for portable air tanks that may rupture or explode due to metal casing defects, resulting in injuries and one death.
Amana is modifying 96,000 side-by-side refrigerator-freezers to eliminate a shock hazard caused by a defective hinge wire assembly.
Fuel Sentry is recalling specific Activator units from Automatic Day/Night Thermostat Controls due to a defective carbon resistor that poses a fire risk.
Columbia is providing free chain guard kits for specific 1976-1978 models to meet federal safety requirements for chain coverage.
BRK Electronics is recalling approximately 115,000 AC-powered smoke detectors sold under multiple brands due to a defect that could cause the units to fail or catch fire.
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