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7 recalls were announced in April 1984.
Of the 7 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 29% are Critical, 14% are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
CPSC issued a complaint against Honeywell V5130 gas valves used in LP gas water heaters due to a defect causing fires and explosions.
New Angles is recalling 150 stuffed chicks and ducklings preserved with arsenic. These items were distributed to floral shops in 1984.
Patton Electric is recalling approximately 102,000 portable electric space heaters sold as Patton and Sears brands due to a possible fire hazard involving the control switch.
5th Avenue Dolls is recalling approximately 22,000 Cupie Dolls #6342 because small arms can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Shakespeare Company is recalling two models of omnidirectional CB base station antennas because they pose a risk of severe or fatal electric shock if they contact power lines.
Microtronics recalled Astro Chef, Classic, and La Chef microwave ovens due to a fire hazard caused by self-starting and heat concentration.
Ferrari-Maschio is recalling model 71 and 72 rotary tillers because a missing center hoe can cause the machine to jump forward, exposing rotating tines to the operator.
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