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4 recalls were announced in October 1981.
Of the 4 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 25% are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
Questor Juvenile Furniture Company is recalling approximately 17,000 Kantwet Trav-L-Cribs because the bottom may separate from the sides, allowing infants to fall to the floor.
Beacon Enterprises is replacing seat hardware on over 120,000 stationary bikes sold by Sears, Montgomery Ward, and Alden's due to reports of serious injuries from broken seat posts.
Sears is recalling approximately 160,000 men's terry cloth bathrobes because the fabric may burn rapidly if ignited after repeated washing and drying.
McCulloch is recalling about 8,000 Electramac electric chain saws because the on/off switch may fail, causing the saw to restart spontaneously.
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