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10 recalls were announced in July 1988.
Of the 10 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 20% are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
Toys R Us is recalling 6,000 Submarine Stationery Sets because a razor blade cutting knife poses a laceration hazard to young children.
Fisher-Price is offering free modification kits for over 380,000 Pop-Up Playhouse toys because they may come apart and cause injury.
Conair is recalling three models of Wave Makers curling irons because the line cord may short circuit and ignite, posing a fire and burn hazard.
Li Peng Enterprises is recalling Musical Cab toy cars because small parts can detach and pose a choking hazard to young children.
Beachcombers International is recalling specific plastic wind-up water toys and a squeaking snake due to choking and lead poisoning risks for young children.
Merchandisers Association is recalling See-Thru Loco toy engines because small parts may break off and pose a choking hazard to young children.
Blazon-Flexible Flyer announced a voluntary retrofit program for specific gym sets due to a risk of falling from broken plastic brackets.
Artsana of America is recalling 136,000 Chicco Pram Mobiles sold at Toys R Us due to a potential strangulation hazard to infants.
Hedstrom recalled Probe VI battery-powered riding toys because they can catch fire. Consumers should discard or destroy the products as the manufacturer is out of business.
Electro-Voice is recalling specific EVX professional loudspeakers because uninsulated wires may ignite the speaker cone, posing a fire risk.
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