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7 recalls were announced in October 1988.
Of the 7 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 29% are Critical.
Which agencies issued them
Coleman is inspecting and replacing Model 8600 Solar Pak mobile home furnaces due to carbon monoxide leaks from poor maintenance.
Neiman Marcus is recalling fuzzy duck and wooden Hansel and Gretel gift ornaments due to choking and lead poisoning risks for children.
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.
Gerber Furniture Group is recalling Crawl Space children's enclosures due to a potential suffocation hazard if not assembled correctly.
Kmart is voluntarily recalling squeeze toys and telephone rattles because parts may detach, posing a choking hazard to children under three.
Bic is voluntarily recalling regular size fixed flame lighters because the flame may not extinguish. No accidents have been reported.
Playskool is recalling approximately 198,000 Shake 'N Sort Rattles because small beads may separate and pose a choking hazard to young children.
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