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January 1979 recalls

3 recalls were announced in January 1979.

What the numbers show

Critical
1
Severe
1
High
1

Of the 3 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 33% are Critical, 33% are Severe.

Which agencies issued them

1–3 of 3

  • SevereCPSC·79003·1979-01-18

    Pestolite Commercial Fly Control Devices Recalled for Fire Hazard

    Pestolite is recalling 1,005 commercial fly control devices because they may overheat and cause fires if the fan becomes blocked.

    Product
    Pestolite Commercial Fly Control Device insect-killers
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·79064·1979-01-09

    Montgomery Ward Recalls 20,000 Toy Telephone Sets Due to Burn Hazard

    Montgomery Ward is recalling 20,000 toy telephone sets because the plugs resemble genuine electrical plugs, posing a risk of severe shock or burns to children.

    Product
    Mehanotehnika toys telephone sets
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide

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