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6 recalls were announced in February 1996.
Of the 6 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 33% are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
CPSC and Everything's A Dollar are recalling 9,382 Lidco Big Wooden Truck toys because small parts pose a choking hazard to young children.
White-Rodgers is replacing specific natural gas water heater temperature controls due to a fire hazard caused by soot buildup. No injuries have been reported.
Berko is repairing or replacing 1.5 million baseboard heaters sold from 1980 to 1987 because deteriorating wires may cause fires or electric shocks.
Binky-Griptight is recalling approximately 13,000 newborn pacifiers because the nipple can detach from the shield, posing a choking hazard to children.
Kmart is recalling 11,756 men's cotton fleece shirts that violate the Flammable Fabrics Act and pose a serious risk of burn injuries.
W.C. Wood is recalling 345,775 chest freezers because the lock mechanism can be forced open without a key, posing a risk of child entrapment.
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