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April 1991 recalls

6 recalls were announced in April 1991.

What the numbers show

Critical
2
Severe
2
High
2

Of the 6 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 33% are Critical, 33% are Severe.

Which agencies issued them

1–6 of 6

  • CriticalCPSC·91060·1991-04-24

    Bark Buster Auger Log Splitters Recalled Due to Entrapment Hazards

    CPSC warns consumers to stop using Bark Buster auger log splitters from 1977-1988 due to entrapment risks causing serious injury or death.

    Product
    Bark Buster auger-type log splitters
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereCPSC·91061·1991-04-24

    Lantec Recalls Eco-Lite Charcoal Starter Due to Explosion Risk

    Lantec, Inc. is recalling approximately 100,000 bottles of Eco-Lite Charcoal Starter because the alcohol-based product can flash back and explode when sprayed on hot charcoal.

    Product
    Eco-Lite Charcoal Starter
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereCPSC·91059·1991-04-19

    Stanley and Fimbel Garage Door Openers Recalled for Entrapment Hazard

    Stanley Electronics is recalling specific Stanley and Fimbel garage door openers because a circuit board defect disables the automatic reversal safety feature, posing a risk of injury or death.

    Product
    EZ Lift Stanley and Fimbel Garage Door Openers
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·91057·1991-04-09

    Woods Wire Plug-In Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters Recall

    Woods Wire is urging consumers to check Model #1651 plug-in GFCIs for proper operation after two reported failures.

    Product
    Goldstar Electric Machinery Plug-In Woods Wire Guardian GFCIs
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • CriticalCPSC·91053·1991-04-02

    Tidy Orthodontic Pacifiers Recalled Due to Choking Hazard

    Tiny Treasures is recalling Tidy Orthodontic Pacifiers because they may break and cause a fatal choking hazard to young children.

    Product
    Tidy Orthodontic Pacifiers
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·91045·1991-04-02

    Faratak Recalls Musical Dolls Due To Choking Hazard

    Faratak is recalling approximately 48,000 musical dolls with rotating heads because plastic button eyes can detach, posing a choking hazard to children under three.

    Product
    Faratak Musical Dolls with Rotating Head toys
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide

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