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October 1979 recalls

8 recalls were announced in October 1979.

What the numbers show

Severe
2
High
6

Of the 8 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 25% are Severe.

Which agencies issued them

1–8 of 8

  • HighCPSC·79060·1979-10-26

    Western Publishing Recalls Soft Shot Star Launcher Blow-Gun Toys

    Western Publishing is recalling approximately 180,000 Soft Shot Star Launcher blow-gun toys due to a choking hazard where the mouthpiece may separate and lodge in a child's throat.

    Product
    Soft Shot Star Launcher blow-gun toys
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereCPSC·79058·1979-10-15

    CPSC Warns Consumers to Stop Using Faulty Thermostat Controls

    CPSC warned consumers to stop using Fuel Sentry and Fuel Gard thermostat controls due to fire hazards from overheating carbon resistors.

    Product
    Activators Fuel Sentry thermostat controls
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·79056·1979-10-03

    CBS Toys Recalls Four Million Giggle Sticks Due to Choking Hazard

    CBS Toys is voluntarily recalling four million Giggle Stick toys because small internal reeds can fall out and pose a choking hazard to young children.

    Product
    CBS Toys Giggle Sticks
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereCPSC·79054·1979-10-01

    Durham Recalls Holly Hobbie Toy Telephone Cords Due to Burn Risk

    Durham Industries is recalling detachable cords for Holly Hobbie toy telephones because the plugs resemble electrical plugs, posing a shock and burn hazard.

    Product
    Holly Hobbie dial/intercom toy telephone sets
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·79055·1979-10-01

    AMF Mares Underwater Spear Guns Recalled for Accidental Firing Risk

    AMF is recalling over 1,800 underwater spear guns due to a defect that can cause accidental firing. No injuries have been reported.

    Product
    AMF Mares Californian Underwater Spear Guns
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·79052·1979-10-01

    Sunbeam Electric Lawnmowers Recalled for Electrical Shock Hazard

    Sunbeam is modifying approximately 8,900 electric lawnmowers (models 3227 and 3228) to prevent power cord abrasion that could expose electrical wires and cause shock.

    Product
    Sunbeam electric lawnmowers
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·79051·1979-10-01

    Under Sea Recalls Scubapro Scuba Regulators Due to Drowning Hazard

    Under Sea Industries is recalling specific Scubapro second-stage scuba regulators because a defective valve may dislodge, causing the regulator to flood and posing a drowning hazard to divers.

    Product
    Scubapro second-stage scuba regulators
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·79053·1979-10-01

    King Seeley Thermos Recalls Portable Gas Grill Valves Due to Fire Hazard

    King Seeley Thermos is recalling 23,383 portable gas grills sold as Structo brand because defective valves may leak propane, posing a fire hazard.

    Product
    Valves On Gas Grills Recalled by King Seeley Thermos
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide

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