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August 1984 recalls

2 recalls were announced in August 1984.

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

1–2 of 2

  • SevereCPSC·84052·1984-08-21

    NuTone Paddle Fans Recall Due to Ceiling Mount Failure Risk

    NuTone is voluntarily correcting approximately 250,000 paddle fans manufactured since May 1983 because the ceiling mounting device may fail, causing the fan to fall.

    Product
    NuTone paddle fans
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • CriticalCPSC·84050·1984-08-01

    CPSC Seeks Recall of Children's Expandable Enclosures Due to Strangulation Hazard

    The CPSC issued complaints against six manufacturers of children's expandable enclosures (baby corrals) due to a neck entrapment and strangulation hazard. The agency alleges three deaths and one incident of severe brain damage are associated with these products.

    Product
    CBS Children's expandable enclosures (baby corrals)
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide

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