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15 recalls were announced in October 1997.
Of the 15 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 7% are Critical, 7% are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
Magic Creations is recalling about 30,300 Bleeding Hand candles because high flames can cause burns. Consumers should stop using them and return them for a refund.
Novi Kids is recalling Halloween Bounce Balls sold at Target due to a choking hazard for young children.
Safety 1st is recalling about 25,000 nursery monitor batteries that can rupture and irritate skin. Consumers should stop using the monitors and contact the company for replacements.
Cadet Manufacturing is recalling approximately 190,000 electric in-wall heaters because limit switches can spark and cause fires. Consumers should stop using affected units immediately.
Halcyon WaterSpring is recalling approximately 536,000 Dex Wipe Warmers because they can overheat and melt, posing a fire and burn hazard.
Dell is recalling approximately 233,000 AC adapters for Latitude LM computers and port replicators because connector pins can break off, posing an electric shock hazard.
In-Mar Trading is recalling 115,300 extension cords with undersized wires and poor strain relief due to fire and electrocution risks.
Mares America is recalling approximately 1,200 Guardian dive computers because water leaks can cause malfunctions that may lead to decompression sickness.
Nadel & Sons Toy Corp. is recalling about 8,000 stuffed bears because their eyes can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Chiquita Brands is recalling Sports Blast drink bottles because the plastic tops can detach, posing a choking risk to young children.
Husqvarna is recalling approximately 1,800 gasoline hedge trimmers because screws can loosen, exposing the clutch and allowing parts to fly out.
Al-Dan Trading Inc. is recalling over 5,800 wooden vehicle toys sold in Florida discount stores because small parts could separate and pose a choking hazard to young children.
Three firms are recalling nearly 42,000 sets of children's toy jewelry because the necklaces and bracelets can break, releasing small beads that pose a choking hazard to young children.
CPSC and retailers are recalling about 780,000 Envirotech electric fans because their plastic enclosures are flammable and power cords can expose live parts.
United Tradeline is recalling about 4,400 Hot Pet Car toys because small pieces could break off and pose a choking hazard to young children.
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