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13 recalls were announced in October 1996.
Of the 13 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 8% are Critical, 8% are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
C.R. Seasons is recalling about 47,100 hand-shaped Halloween candles because high flames may present a fire hazard. Consumers should stop using them and return them for a refund.
Graco is offering free repair kits for about 133,000 traditional playards because the mesh may unravel, posing a choking or entanglement hazard.
J.C. Penney is recalling 26,240 chenille sweaters that fail federal flammability regulations and could cause serious burn injuries if exposed to an open flame.
The Ducane Company is recalling approximately 2,100 upflow horizontal oil furnaces because heat exchangers can crack. No injuries have been reported.
Russ Berrie is recalling Glowing Gore and Dem Bones hand-shaped candles because high flames may present a fire hazard. Consumers should stop using them and return them for a refund.
NBO Group is recalling approximately 110,000 novelty and disposable cigarette lighters that lack safety devices to prevent ignition by young children.
Direct Source International is recalling 11,700 packages of small plastic Halloween candy buckets because the paint contains prohibited levels of lead.
Northeastern Plastics is recalling approximately 31,000 Jumpower extension cords because undersized wires present fire, shock, and electrocution hazards.
Paik International is recalling approximately 500,000 disposable butane cigarette lighters that lack safety devices to prevent ignition by young children.
Radio Flyer is recalling 14,000 Little Wood Wagons because the red paint contains prohibited levels of lead that could cause poisoning in young children.
Global Industries is recalling approximately 2,500 Wood Tilter chairs sold through Staples because the seat may break, causing the occupant to fall.
Candle-lite is recalling approximately 3,000,000 Clearfire candles because they may flare up, causing glass holders to overheat and break, posing burn and laceration risks.
Gerry Baby Products is recalling approximately 990,000 Model 602 Deluxe Baby Monitors because internal wiring may cause overheating, posing a fire and burn hazard.
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