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May 1993 recalls

5 recalls were announced in May 1993.

What the numbers show

Critical
2
Severe
1
High
2

Of the 5 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 40% are Critical, 20% are Severe.

Which agencies issued them

1–5 of 5

  • CriticalCPSC·93074·1993-05-27

    Hedstrom, Blazon, and Sears Swing Sets Recalled for Strangulation Hazard

    CPSC reissued a notice for approximately 1.5 million swing sets sold between 1973 and 1991 due to a strangulation risk from clothing strings. Consumers are advised to discard the products immediately as the manufacturers are out of business.

    Product
    Hedstrom And Blazon-Flexible Flyer Renew Slide Guard Offer To Prevent Strangulation From Clothing String Entanglement
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereCPSC·93076·1993-05-27

    Wham-O Backyard Water Slides Warned Dangerous for Adults and Teens

    CPSC warns that Wham-O backyard water slides are designed for children only. Adult or teen use can cause severe neck injuries and paralysis.

    Product
    Wham-O Fast Track Racers backyard water slides
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • CriticalCPSC·93073·1993-05-26

    Rio Plastics Recalls Aqua Swim 'N' Spa Suction Covers Due to Drowning Risk

    Rio Plastics is replacing suction covers on five Aqua Swim 'N' Spa models sold between 1986 and 1990 to prevent hair entrapment and drowning.

    Product
    Swim Spa Suction Cover Replacement Program; Hair Entrapment, Drowning Risk Cited
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·93067·1993-05-05

    Coyne's Recalls Musical Cordless Toy Telephones Due to Choking Hazard

    Coyne's is recalling approximately 7,000 musical cordless toy telephones because the antenna can separate, posing a choking hazard to young children.

    Product
    Coynes's Cordless Phone Organ musical cordless toy telephones
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·93066·1993-05-03

    Kids II Recalls Graduate Booster Seats Due to Sliding Seat Hazard

    Kids II is recalling Graduate Booster Seats because the seat may slide out of the base, causing minor injuries.

    Product
    Recall Update: Kids II (formerly Pansy Ellen Products) Recalls Additional Graduate Booster Seats
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide

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