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8 recalls were announced in October 1991.
Of the 8 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 13% are Critical, 13% are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
Diener Industries is recalling Halloween pencil top erasers because small pumpkin-shaped pieces pose a fatal choking hazard to young children.
Seward Luggage, Trojan Luggage, and Mercury Luggage are reissuing a safety warning for decorator cubes with hinged lids due to reported child deaths.
Kaadan is recalling Li'l Lite Halloween Oil Pumpkin Lamps because the combustible petroleum contents can cause fatal chemical pneumonia if ingested by children.
Wal-Mart is voluntarily recalling approximately 30,000 Halloween Trumpet sets because the mouthpiece can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Kransco is recalling Power Wheels Porsche ride-on toys because a faulty switch may prevent the vehicle from stopping. No injuries have been reported.
Mr. Coffee is recalling its original non-electric cone filter microwave coffeemaker because the brewer section may separate and spill hot coffee.
Schwinn and the CPSC urge owners of 1971-1977 XR-5 exercisers to install a free safety kit to prevent finger and toe injuries.
Nationmark Inc. is voluntarily recalling 8 Shot Detective Special Cap Guns because they may emit sparks causing burns. Consumers should stop using the guns and return them for a refund.
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