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September 1987 recalls

7 recalls were announced in September 1987.

What the numbers show

Critical
3
Severe
2
High
2

Of the 7 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 43% are Critical, 29% are Severe.

Which agencies issued them

1–7 of 7

  • SevereCPSC·87057·1987-09-29

    North States Portable Crib Floorboard Recall Due to Fall Hazard

    North States is replacing floorboards in Sears portable cribs because a dislodged board caused an infant to fall and fracture her skull.

    Product
    Sears portable crib/changing table floorboards
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • CriticalCPSC·87056·1987-09-24

    General Mills Recalls Cheerios Boxes With Powerball Premium Due to Choking Risk

    General Mills is recalling Cheerios boxes containing a Powerball premium after a reported choking death of a one-year-old. Parents should keep the ball away from children under three.

    Product
    Cheerios With "Powerball" Premium Sales Recalled by General Mills
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • CriticalCPSC·87053·1987-09-15

    BernzOmatic Portable Propane Heaters Recalled Due to Carbon Monoxide Risk

    BernzOmatic is recalling model TX-900A portable propane gas radiant heaters due to risks of asphyxiation and carbon monoxide poisoning. Consumers should stop using these units immediately.

    Product
    BernzOmatic portable propane gas radiant heaters
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·87052·1987-09-11

    Artsana Spinning Windmill Rattles Recalled for Choking Hazard

    Artsana of America is recalling Spinning Windmill Rattles because plastic pellets inside the balls could pose a choking hazard to children.

    Product
    Artsana children's rattles
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • CriticalCPSC·87048·1987-09-10

    Calderon Stuffed Animal Mobiles Recalled Due to Strangulation Hazard

    Calderon is recalling large stuffed animal mobiles because a 26-inch nylon cord poses a strangulation risk to infants. A fatal accident involving a 15-month-old was cited.

    Product
    Calderon large stuffed animal mobiles
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereCPSC·87049·1987-09-10

    325 Glass Bean Pot Table Lamps Recalled Due To Electric Shock Hazard

    Morman Manufacturing and W. Bell & Company are recalling 325 glass bean pot table lamps due to a severe electric shock hazard caused by improper wiring.

    Product
    Bell & Company glass bean pot table lamps
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide

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