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7 recalls were announced in April 1978.
Of the 7 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 29% are Critical, 29% are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
The CPSC warned consumers that certain G.L. Electric Flasheat portable water heaters may cause serious electric shock. The agency authorized proceedings to remove the products from the marketplace.
CPSC warns that manually operated gas valves imported from Taiwan since 1976 may leak, creating a risk of fire or explosion in homes.
CPSC recalls specific upright pedestal sump pumps with solid black plastic float switches due to electric shock risk. Consumers should disconnect power and seek a free repair.
San Francisco Shirt Works is recalling 22,500 ladies' sweatshirts that fail federal flammability standards and could ignite rapidly.
The CPSC warns that unguarded automatic baseball pitching machines can fire unexpectedly, causing severe injuries. Consumers should lock these machines away and disconnect the pitching arm cable.
Wham-O is recalling approximately 2.5 million Water Wiggle toys because the exposed aluminum nozzle can cause drowning if the bell-shaped head is removed.
Okla Homer Smith is recalling full-sized baby cribs because plastic teething rails may crack and pose a choking hazard to infants.
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