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January 1981 recalls

2 recalls were announced in January 1981.

What the numbers show

Critical: 1
Severe: 1

Of the 2 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 50% are Critical, 50% are Severe.

Which agencies issued them

CPSC2

1–2 of 2

CriticalCPSC·81005·1981-01-29
Robertshaw Unitrol LP Gas Water Heater Controls Recall for Explosion Hazard
Robertshaw Controls is recalling Unitrol model 110 and 200 fuel controls for LP gas water heaters due to a defect that may cause gas leaks, explosions, and fires.
Product
Unitrol fuel control mechanisms
Category
Consumer Product
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
SevereCPSC·81003·1981-01-26
Kawasaki Recalls 1978-1979 Snowmobiles Due to Track Bar Detachment
Kawasaki is recalling 1978 and 1979 Intruder and Invader snowmobiles because metal bars on the drive tracks can detach and cause serious injuries.
Product
Intruder snowmobiles
Category
Consumer Product
Distribution
Distributed nationwide

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