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December 1997 recalls

13 recalls were announced in December 1997.

What the numbers show

Severe
1
High
12

Of the 13 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 8% are Severe.

Which agencies issued them

1–13 of 13

  • HighCPSC·98049·1997-12-24

    Toys R Us Recalls Baskets of Bubbles Children's Craft Sets

    Toys R Us is recalling about 4,000 Baskets of Bubbles craft sets because instructions to melt soap for 10 minutes could cause a fire in the microwave.

    Product
    Arts & Crafts by Alex Baskets of Bubbles children's craft sets
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereCPSC·98048·1997-12-19

    Graco Recalls Carriers and Swing Seats Due to Handle Unlocking Hazard

    Graco is recalling about 564,000 carriers and carrier/swing seats because the handle can unlock unexpectedly, causing infants to fall. Consumers should stop using the products and obtain a free repair kit.

    Product
    Graco carrier/swing seats
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·98046·1997-12-17

    NuTone Recalls Ceiling Exhaust Fan and Light Units for Shock Hazard

    NuTone is recalling over 500,000 ceiling exhaust fan and light units because incorrect wiring could cause electric shock when changing bulbs.

    Product
    Ceiling Exhaust Fan and Light Units Recalled by NuTone
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·98045·1997-12-16

    Cosco Recalls Voyager Car Seat Strollers for In-Home Repair

    Cosco is recalling about 6,000 Voyager Car Seat/Strollers because the car seat could dislodge from the stroller frame, posing a fall hazard to infants.

    Product
    Voyager Car Seat/Strollers In-Home Repair Recall by Cosco
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·98044·1997-12-15

    Gump's By Mail Recalls Three-Wick Candles Due to Fire Hazard

    Gump's By Mail is recalling approximately 1,960 three-wick candles because high flames can cause fire and property damage.

    Product
    Three-Wick Candles Recalled by Gump's By Mail
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·98039·1997-12-10

    Roman Recalls Train Candleholder Sets Due to Fire Hazard

    Roman Inc. is recalling about 800 train candleholder sets because they can melt and ignite when exposed to direct flame.

    Product
    Roman Merry Christmas train candleholder sets
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·98041·1997-12-10

    CPSC Recalls Over 332,700 Christmas Light Sets Due to Fire Hazard

    CPSC and importers are recalling over 332,700 Christmas light sets from multiple brands due to fire hazards including exposed wires and flammable parts.

    Product
    Advance International Christmas Light sets
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·98040·1997-12-10

    Godinger Recalls Tree-Shaped Candle Holders Due to Fire Hazard

    Godinger is recalling about 31,000 tree-shaped candle holders because the glass pots can overheat and shatter, posing a fire risk.

    Product
    Godinger tree-shaped candle holders
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·98038·1997-12-10

    Recall of Curtain-Style Holiday Lights Due to Electrocution Hazard

    Retailers are recalling over 1.5 million curtain-style holiday lights because exposed wires can cause electrocution. Consumers should stop using the lights and return them for a refund.

    Product
    Curtain curtain-style indoor/outdoor holiday lights
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·98037·1997-12-08

    MTS Products Recalls J. Mason Infant Carriers Due to Handle Breakage

    MTS Products Inc. is recalling over 18,200 J. Mason infant carriers because the handle can break, causing the carrier to fall and potentially injuring infants.

    Product
    J Mason Infant Carriers Recalled by MTS Products
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide

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