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12 recalls were announced in November 1988.
Of the 12 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 33% are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
New Bright Industries is recalling 38,000 battery-powered toy train sets due to a potential fire hazard caused by short-circuiting.
Gut Buster is repairing approximately two million stomach exercise devices sold between 1986 and 1987 due to reports of injuries from broken springs.
Simac S.P.A. is recalling approximately 10,000 VaporSimac steam irons sold nationwide from 1985 to 1987 due to reports of fire and burn injuries.
Child World Inc. is recalling Illco Cap'n Mickey's Motorboat toys because the propeller can detach and pose a choking risk to young children.
Hedstrom voluntarily added glide guards to specific gym sets sold between 1982 and 1988 to prevent finger entrapment and lacerations.
Pollenex is offering a retrofit program for Whirlpool Hot Spas to prevent electrocution from immersion in bathtubs. No injuries have been reported.
Toys R Us is voluntarily recalling eight Crib Pals rattles because they failed mandatory safety standards and may pose a choking hazard to young children.
Larami is recalling 20,000 Pop Up Answer Phone toys because a plastic antenna piece may separate and pose a choking hazard to young children.
Illco Toy Company is recalling Disney Baby Play Gyms because buckles and loops may detach, creating a choking hazard for infants.
Wagner is replacing seals on specific power paint rollers to prevent lids from ejecting and causing facial or eye injuries.
Challenger Electrical Equipment is recalling approximately 9,000 HAGF GFCI circuit breakers because a mechanical part may detach, disabling the ground-fault protection feature.
Paulshin International is recalling approximately 400,000 Bultina disposable lighters because they may flare up unexpectedly or fail to extinguish, posing a fire and burn risk.
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