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November 1995 recalls

16 recalls were announced in November 1995.

What the numbers show

Critical
1
Severe
2
High
13

Of the 16 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 6% are Critical, 13% are Severe.

Which agencies issued them

1–16 of 16

  • HighCPSC·96031·1995-11-29

    RMC Recalls Dyna-Glo, Envirotemp, and Keroheat Kerosene Heaters for Fire Risk

    RMC International is offering free replacement wick holders for specific kerosene heaters sold nationwide in 1994. The original parts may fail, preventing safety mechanisms from extinguishing the heater.

    Product
    Dyna-Glo kerosene heaters
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·96029·1995-11-29

    Brinkmann Smoke'N Pit Cookers Recalled Due to Lid Stability Hazard

    Brinkmann is recalling approximately 43,800 Smoke'N Pit cookers because the lid may fall suddenly, causing injury. Consumers can obtain a free replacement smokestack.

    Product
    Brinkmann Smoke'N Pit cookers
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·96027·1995-11-29

    Munchkin Glitter Pacifiers Recalled Due to Choking Hazard

    Munchkin is recalling approximately 195,000 glitter pacifiers because the disc and nipple may separate into small parts, posing a choking hazard to young children.

    Product
    Munchkin Crayola glitter pacifiers
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·96028·1995-11-22

    Revco Recalls Gas Sniffer Carbon Monoxide Detectors Due to Alarm Failure

    Revco Products is recalling 10,043 Gas Sniffer carbon monoxide detectors because the alarm may fail at hazardous levels, posing a risk of serious injury or death.

    Product
    Gas Sniffer carbon monoxide detectors
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·96026·1995-11-21

    North States Recalls Superyard Play Enclosures Due to Choking Hazard

    North States is offering repair kits for Superyard enclosures and extension kits because small plastic locking posts can detach, posing a choking risk to small children.

    Product
    Superyard children's play enclosures
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·96025·1995-11-17

    Paragon Racing Recalls Ground Effects Tire Traction Compound for Lack of Child-Resistant Closures

    Paragon Racing Products is recalling approximately 75,000 containers of Ground Effects Tire Traction Compound because they lack child-resistant closures. The product contains methyl salicylate, which is toxic if ingested.

    Product
    CPSC, Paragon Racing Products, Inc. Announce Recall Of Ground Effects Tire Traction Compound
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • CriticalCPSC·96021·1995-11-15

    Modern Maid Single Gas Wall Ovens Recalled for Fire Risk

    Amana is recalling Modern Maid single gas wall ovens because they may overheat surrounding cabinets and cause a fire, including one fatality.

    Product
    Modern Maid single gas wall ovens
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·96020·1995-11-15

    Trident Recalls Scuba Diving Tank Valve Caps Due to Injury Risk

    Trident Diving Equipment is recalling approximately 500 screw-in DIN Tank Valve Caps because they may fracture and pop out of air tanks, causing injury.

    Product
    Trident screw-in DIN Tank Valve Caps
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·96018·1995-11-14

    Creative Technologies Recalls 60 Second Grill Express Grills Due to Fire Hazard

    Creative Technologies is recalling approximately 15,600 Sixty Second Grill Express Grills because the heating element can dislodge and melt the plastic base, posing a fire and burn risk.

    Product
    CTC Sixty Second Grill Express Grills
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereCPSC·96013·1995-11-09

    MTC Television Sets Recalled Due to Fire Hazard

    GrandeTel Technologies is repairing 45,000 MTC television sets because a resistor may overheat and cause a fire. One fire incident has been reported in the United States.

    Product
    MTC television sets
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·96014·1995-11-09

    CPSC Recalls 28,000 Electric Hair Dryers Lacking Immersion Protection

    CPSC and seven importers are recalling approximately 28,000 electric hand-held hair dryers that lack immersion protection plugs, posing an electrocution risk if dropped in water.

    Product
    AAA Electronics electric hand-held hair dryers
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·96012·1995-11-06

    Porter-Cable Recalls 1,500 Power Tools Due to Electrical Shock Risk

    Porter-Cable is recalling approximately 1,500 power tools sold in September 1995 because improperly crimped electrical cords may expose wires, posing a shock hazard.

    Product
    Porter-Cable Circular Saw power tools
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide

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