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October 1988 recalls

7 recalls were announced in October 1988.

What the numbers show

Critical
2
High
5

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

Which agencies issued them

1–7 of 7

  • HighCPSC·88086·1988-10-13

    Neiman Marcus Recalls Gift Ornaments Due to Choking and Lead Hazards

    Neiman Marcus is recalling fuzzy duck and wooden Hansel and Gretel gift ornaments due to choking and lead poisoning risks for children.

    Product
    Neiman Marcus fuzzy squeaking duck gift wrap ornaments
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·88087·1988-10-13

    Sells Floto Recalls Disney Plastic Toy Figures Sold at Ice Shows

    Sells Floto is recalling Disney character plastic toy figures sold at Ringling Brothers ice shows because detachable parts pose a choking hazard to young children.

    Product
    Disney characters plastic toy figures
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • CriticalCPSC·88080·1988-10-11

    Gerber Crawl Space Children's Enclosure Recall for Suffocation Risk

    Gerber Furniture Group is recalling Crawl Space children's enclosures due to a potential suffocation hazard if not assembled correctly.

    Product
    Gerber Furniture Group Crawl Space children's enclosure
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·88083·1988-10-11

    Kmart Recalls Baby Squeeze Toys and Rattles Due to Choking Hazard

    Kmart is voluntarily recalling squeeze toys and telephone rattles because parts may detach, posing a choking hazard to children under three.

    Product
    Baby's First Playball squeeze toys
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·88081·1988-10-07

    Bic Recalls Regular Size Fixed Flame Lighters Due to Fire Risk

    Bic is voluntarily recalling regular size fixed flame lighters because the flame may not extinguish. No accidents have been reported.

    Product
    Bic regular size fixed flame lighters
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·88079·1988-10-03

    Playskool recalls Shake 'N Sort Rattles due to choking hazard

    Playskool is recalling approximately 198,000 Shake 'N Sort Rattles because small beads may separate and pose a choking hazard to young children.

    Product
    Shake 'N Sort Rattles Recalled By Playskool
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide

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