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5 recalls were announced in January 1984.
Of the 5 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 20% are Critical.
Which agencies issued them
Blue Box is recalling approximately 50,000 Combat Copter toy helicopters because they may fly backward into the operator's face, causing lacerations.
Jack's Food Systems is recalling small plastic animal toys distributed in fast-food promotions due to a choking risk for children under three.
CPSC announces agreement with six manufacturers to stop producing and distributing V-shaped accordion baby gates due to strangulation hazards.
Pittsburgh Penn Oil is recalling charcoal lighter fluid and paint thinner because the containers' caps were not child-resistant.
Random House is recalling My Button Book and Hello Kitty's Button Book because detachable buttons pose a choking risk to children under three.
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