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14 recalls were announced in November 1996.
Of the 14 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 21% are Critical, 7% are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
Five manufacturers are recalling approximately 100,000 wooden bunk beds because openings on the top bunk can entrap young children's heads.
Light & Motion is recalling approximately 2,800 Source-12 Battery Packs used by scuba divers because they may catch fire if flooded during a dive.
Waters Instruments is recalling about 13,000 K-9 Electric Fence Controllers because they can overheat and cause fire when used in wet or high-humidity outdoor environments.
Price Stern Sloan is recalling over 34,000 Exploring Nature Funstation kits because the included compass may leak kerosene, posing a poisoning risk to children.
Century is recalling about 212,000 Fold-N-Go playards because top rails may collapse and trap a child at the neck. Consumers should stop using the product and request a free repair kit.
CPSC warns that 13,000 All Our Kids portable cribs pose a strangulation hazard due to collapsing top rails. Consumers should stop using and destroy these units immediately.
Coleman is recalling 14,127 Peak 1 22-oz. fuel bottles because defective threads can cause fuel leakage. No injuries have been reported.
So's U.S.A. is recalling over 170,000 bottles of Wood Lock Medicated Balm because the product lacks required child-resistant packaging, posing a poisoning risk to young children.
Best International is recalling approximately 5,000 Professional Styler hair dryers due to electrocution and fire hazards. Consumers should stop using the units immediately.
S-B Power Tool is recalling 150 Bosch Mini-Grinders because the included wheel guards do not fit securely. Consumers should check for a metal bump on the guard and request a replacement.
Dolgencorp is recalling 73,300 Kid's Phone Beeper Combo toys because parts can break off and pose a choking hazard to children under age 3.
Cycle Country Accessories is recalling ATV snow blade kits manufactured before June 1991 because a solid lift link may strike the operator's knee.
Walgreens is recalling approximately 95,900 hand-shaped Halloween candles because high flames may present a fire hazard. Consumers should stop using the candles and return them for a refund.
D-M Sales is recalling 2,000 Supreme household extension cords because undersized wires create fire, shock, and electrocution hazards.
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