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May 1978 recalls

7 recalls were announced in May 1978.

What the numbers show

High
7

Of the 7 recalls this month scored against our rubric.

Which agencies issued them

1–7 of 7

  • HighCPSC·78040·1978-05-31

    Huffy Recalls 54,000 Lightweight Bicycles with Defective Cranks

    Huffy Corp. is recalling approximately 54,000 lightweight bicycles sold under Huffy, J.C. Penney, Omega, and Coast King brands because pedal cranks may break without warning.

    Product
    Coast King lightweight bicycles
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·78038·1978-05-22

    Red Devil and Sears Electric Paint Removers Recalled for Shock Hazard

    Red Devil and Sears are recalling electric paint removers sold between May and October 1977 due to a wiring defect that poses a potential shock hazard.

    Product
    Red Devil electric pain removers
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·78032·1978-05-05

    Bassett Mandalay Cribs Recalled Due to Infant Entrapment Risk

    Bassett Furniture Industries is recalling approximately 6,000 Mandalay style cribs because the headboard and footboard design may allow infants to become entrapped and strangle.

    Product
    Mandalay cribs
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·78027·1978-05-01

    C & S Trading Recalls Magic Curl Professional Hand-Held Curling Irons

    C & S Trading is recalling Magic Curl Professional hand-held curling irons because the handle casing can separate, posing a risk of burns or electric shock.

    Product
    Magic Curl Professional, hand-held Curling Irons
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide

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