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7 recalls were announced in August 1989.
Of the 7 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 29% are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
Applause, Inc. is voluntarily recalling 28-inch Sesame Street Cookie Monster stuffed toys because their rattle eyes shatter easily, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Arcotoys is recalling Disney Donald's Fun Farm and Disney World Airport toys because small parts can separate and pose a choking hazard.
Toys R Us is recalling 9,600 Siren Whistle toys because they break easily, posing a choking risk to young children.
Haddad Group is recalling Hush Puppies children's sweat suits because the plastic decal can release a squeaker that poses a choking hazard to infants and toddlers.
Rolf C. Hagen is recalling 42,000 Aqua Clear Power Head aquarium pumps because water may seep into the motor, creating a fatal shock hazard.
The CPSC is recalling 250,000 hand-held hair dryers from four manufacturers because they lack required immersion safeguards, posing an electrocution risk.
Mackie International is recalling Chilly Bang Bang Fruit Drink toy guns because a small part may pose a choking hazard to young children.
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