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7 recalls were announced in August 1979.
Of the 7 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 43% are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
Sears is repairing 21,000 portable color televisions sold from 1973 to 1975 due to a potential fire hazard caused by an overheating electrical resistor.
Edgewood Chenille is recalling thousands of highly flammable women's garments, including bathrobes, jackets, shorts, and tube tops, after three women were burned.
American Electric is recalling over 20,000 Brite Bar fluorescent light fixtures because a defective power cord poses a fire risk if damaged or coiled.
Intermatic is recalling approximately 53,000 Temperature Tender heating units because an internal carbon resistor may overheat and start fires.
F.J. Strauss is recalling approximately 3,600 Straco Western Double-Barrel Cork Rifles because improperly positioned plastic barriers may allow metal rods to project and injure children's eyes.
Questor Juvenile Furniture is recalling plastic spring hanger brackets on Babyline cribs because they broke, causing minor injuries to two infants.
Jackes Evans is recalling glass doors on approximately 1,000 Hearth-Glo wood-burning heaters because the glass can break and allow sparks to escape.
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