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3 recalls were announced in April 1989.
Of the 3 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 33% are Critical, 33% are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
Franklin Sports is voluntarily recalling all its lawn dart sets because the blunt metal tips may pose a risk of injury, especially to children.
Rowenta is recalling specific coffee makers and water boilers because malfunctioning thermostats can cause the appliances to catch fire, even when the switch is off.
Vendo is retrofitting approximately 115,000 soft drink vending machines to prevent tip-over injuries and deaths caused by consumers rocking the units.
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