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16 recalls were announced in November 1995.
Of the 16 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 6% are Critical, 13% are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
CPSC and New York Lighter Co. are recalling about 50,000 disposable cigarette lighters that fail to extinguish and can cause fires or burns.
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.
Safety 1st is recalling approximately 191,000 Model #177 Bed Rails because support bars may separate, allowing children to fall from the bed.
Amana is recalling Modern Maid single gas wall ovens because they may overheat surrounding cabinets and cause a fire, including one fatality.
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.
FAO Schwarz is recalling approximately 1,000 Goula children's sewing boards because the attached string poses a strangulation hazard to young children.
Ace Novelty is instructing consumers to remove straps from 69,100 Teenage Mutant Ninja foam chairs because children can become entangled and strangle.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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