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November 1997 recalls

9 recalls were announced in November 1997.

What the numbers show

Critical
1
Severe
3
High
5

Of the 9 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 11% are Critical, 33% are Severe.

Which agencies issued them

1–9 of 9

  • HighCPSC·98033·1997-11-26

    Kmart Recalls Gables Wrought-Iron Patio Rocking Chairs for Repair

    Kmart is recalling 148,000 Gables patio rocking chairs because improper assembly can cause them to collapse, resulting in falls and injuries.

    Product
    Gables wrought-iron patio rocking chairs
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereCPSC·98032·1997-11-25

    Creative Technologies Recalls Pasta Machines Due to Lid Safety Defect

    Creative Technologies is recalling about 50,000 pasta machines to replace lids that may fail to activate the safety cutoff switch, posing a risk of severe finger injuries.

    Product
    CTC Pasta Express machines
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·98029·1997-11-24

    MTD Recalls Garden Tractors Due to Rear Wheel Nut Hazard

    MTD is recalling about 34,000 garden tractors because rear wheel nuts can loosen and fall off, causing loss of control and minor injuries.

    Product
    MTD Yard Machine garden tractors
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·98027·1997-11-13

    Kid's Patrol Recalls Athletic Team Zippered Vests for Choking Hazard

    Kid's Patrol is recalling about 12,000 Athletic Team zippered vests sold at Wal-Mart because the zipper pulls can slide off and pose a choking hazard to young children.

    Product
    Athletic Team zippered vests
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereCPSC·98025·1997-11-12

    Sachs Recalls 16,500 Diamondback Mountain Bikes Due to Chain Breakage

    Sachs Bicycle Components is recalling approximately 16,500 Diamondback mountain bikes because the chains can break, causing riders to lose control and be injured.

    Product
    Expert Diamondback mountain bike chains
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • CriticalCPSC·98024·1997-11-06

    BRIO Recalls Wooden Clown Toys Due to Choking Hazard

    BRIO is replacing hats on 79,000 wooden clown toys because they pose a choking hazard to young children.

    Product
    Brio wooden clown toys
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereCPSC·98022·1997-11-03

    Kmart Recalls Sling Garden Chairs Due to Collapse Risk

    Kmart is recalling approximately 205,000 Sling Garden Chairs because they can unexpectedly collapse, causing injuries such as finger amputations and back pain.

    Product
    Kmart Sling Garden Chairs
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide

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