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7 recalls were announced in May 1978.
Of the 7 recalls this month scored against our rubric.
Which agencies issued them
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.
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.
Sperry Remington is repairing approximately 119 women's rechargeable electric shavers due to a potential electric shock hazard caused by pierced insulation.
CPSC recalls 4,150 Gap and 22,000 San Francisco Shirt Works sweatshirts that fail federal flammability standards and could ignite rapidly.
Jack Eckerd is recalling electric ceramic hot pots sold in nine states because they may pose a shock hazard to users.
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.
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.
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