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12 recalls were announced in March 1996.
Of the 12 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 33% are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
Bucky Products is recalling over 3,800 Baby Bucky baby pillows because they pose a potential suffocation hazard to infants.
Ryobi and Sears are recalling approximately 150,000 10-inch table saws because the power switch lock-off mechanism may fail, posing a laceration risk.
Shindaiwa is recalling approximately 18,500 backpack blowers and 4,970 chain saws because their fuel tanks could leak, posing a fire or chemical burn hazard.
National Media Corporation is recalling 77,000 Juice Tiger electric juicers because the plastic cover and grater basket may shatter, causing lacerations and eye injuries.
Dollar Tree is recalling approximately 23,000 stationery activity sets because the included plastic cutter can expose a metal blade unexpectedly, posing a laceration risk.
Bill's Dollar Stores is recalling approximately 12,000 hand-held hair dryers sold in the southern United States because they lack immersion protection plugs, posing an electrocution risk.
NuTone is recalling over 25,000 ST-1000 stereo-cassette players because power supply components may overheat, causing smoke damage or fire.
Division Sales Inc. is recalling 6,000 wooden caterpillar toys because the eyes can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Scott USA is recalling approximately 13,600 Unishock suspension forks because they may crack or separate, causing riders to lose control and fall.
Zip Zag is recalling approximately 18,300 Red Cabin women's cotton sweatshirts because they burn faster than newspaper, posing a serious risk of burn injuries.
CPSC and O'Neill Sportswear are recalling 347 Milky Way jackets that burn faster than newspaper, posing a risk of burn injuries.
Swim N' Play is recalling pool ledge covers with sharp edges that can cause cuts. One injury involving a child's face has been reported.
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