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10 recalls were announced in May 1990.
Of the 10 recalls this month scored against our rubric.
Which agencies issued them
Playskool is recalling Korean-made Busy Elephant crib toys because a knit cord can unravel and entangle around a child's neck or body.
Toastmaster is replacing 8,857 four-slice electric toasters because a defective switch may cause fire, burns, or electric shock.
San Francisco Music Box is recalling six plush animal toys because defective washers may allow eyes to detach, posing a choking hazard to children.
Small World Toys is recalling 262 Fischerform Spinflower Rattles because they may break apart, posing choking and laceration hazards to young children.
Lionel Leisure is recalling Big Bird Trikes because small screws can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Roman, Inc. is recalling approximately 7,000 stuffed lamb toys because small plastic tears can detach and be swallowed by children.
O'Brien International is recalling Pro Flow waterski bindings on selected 1989 skis because they may pull apart and expose sharp screws, causing foot lacerations.
Goldwell International is recalling 13,583 toy public telephones because small parts pose a fatal choking hazard to young children.
Target is voluntarily recalling My First Buddys trucks and Potpourri Baby Dolls because small parts pose a choking hazard to young children.
North American Bear Co. is warning purchasers of Alice and Muffy VanderBear plush toys because detachable accessories pose a choking hazard to young children.
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