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January 1983 recalls

2 recalls were announced in January 1983.

What the numbers show

Severe
1
High
1

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

Which agencies issued them

1–2 of 2

  • HighCPSC·83003·1983-01-26

    Sears Wood and Hardboard Play Gym Recall for Entrapment Risk

    Sears is recalling 30,000 Wood and Hardboard Play Gyms sold from 1976 to 1980 due to a risk of infant head or neck entrapment.

    Product
    Wood and Hardboard Play Gym
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereCPSC·83014·1983-01-24

    Westinghouse and Broan Recall Electric Motors for Attic Ventilators

    Westinghouse and Broan are recalling approximately 16,000 electric motors for specific attic ventilators because miswiring may cause overheating and fires.

    Product
    Broan roof-mounted attic ventilators
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide

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