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May 1997 recalls

14 recalls were announced in May 1997.

What the numbers show

Critical
2
Severe
1
High
11

Of the 14 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 14% are Critical, 7% are Severe.

Which agencies issued them

1–14 of 14

  • HighCPSC·97132·1997-05-29

    General Cable Recalls Outdoor Extension Cords Due to Shock Hazard

    General Cable is recalling over 2,700 Carol and Ace outdoor extension cords because exposed wires near the receptacle end present a shock hazard.

    Product
    Ace outdoor extension cords
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·97130·1997-05-28

    Little Laura Recalls Sweet Suzana Infants' Garments Due to Choking Hazard

    Little Laura of California is recalling about 2,000 Sweet Suzana infants' shirt-and-pant sets because the tulip-shaped buttons can break apart and pose a choking hazard to young children.

    Product
    Infants' Garments Recall by Little Laura of California
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·97129·1997-05-22

    Papel Freelance Recalls Pencils With Detachable Pacifiers

    Papel Freelance Inc. is recalling about 28,000 pencils with miniature pacifiers that detach easily, posing a choking hazard to young children.

    Product
    Pencil Recall by Papel Freelance
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·97126·1997-05-19

    Graco Recalls Stationary Entertainers with Sharp Seat Rings

    Graco is recalling about 63,000 stationary entertainers because sharp edges on the white plastic seat rings can cut or scratch a child's legs.

    Product
    Graco stationary entertainers
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·97124·1997-05-19

    Fisher-Price Recalls Little People Roadside Rescue Toy Police Cars

    Fisher-Price is recalling about 17,000 toy police cars from the Little People Roadside Rescue set because the back could crack and break apart, posing a choking hazard to young children.

    Product
    Toy Police Cars Recalled by Fisher-Price
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·97120·1997-05-15

    Charming Shoppes Recalls Heart-Shaped Necklaces Due to High Lead Levels

    Charming Shoppes is recalling about 4,800 heart-shaped necklaces containing high levels of lead to prevent potential lead poisoning in young children.

    Product
    Heart Shaped Necklaces Recalled by Charming Shoppes
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·97123·1997-05-15

    Pier 1 Imports Recalls Wok Sets Due to Sharp Edges

    Pier 1 Imports is recalling approximately 7,680 wok sets because the support ring stands have extremely sharp edges that pose a laceration hazard.

    Product
    Pier 1 Mini Wok Sets
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·97121·1997-05-14

    Levi Strauss Recalls Flammable Fleece Garments Due to Burn Risk

    Levi Strauss is recalling approximately 57,000 fleece garments, including Levi's and Dockers brands, because the fabric fails federal flammability standards and poses a burn risk.

    Product
    Dockers Authentics for Men garments
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • CriticalCPSC·97118·1997-05-06

    CPSC Recalls Over 122,000 Go-Karts with Exposed Rear Axles

    Six manufacturers are recalling over 122,000 go-karts with exposed rear axles to prevent serious injury or death from entanglement.

    Product
    Avenger Yellow Jacket go-karts
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereCPSC·97119·1997-05-06

    Kmart Recalls Basic Editions Lily Table Lamps Due to Fire Hazard

    Kmart is recalling approximately 41,300 Basic Editions Lily Table Lamps because they can short circuit and ignite, creating a fire hazard.

    Product
    Lily Table Lamps Recalled by Kmart
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • CriticalCPSC·97116·1997-05-03

    Sears Craftsman Garage Door Openers Recalled for Entrapment Risk in Puerto Rico

    Chamberlain Group and Sears are recalling approximately 6,000 Craftsman garage door openers in Puerto Rico because improper installation may prevent the safety reversal system from operating, posing an entrapment hazard.

    Product
    Sears Craftsman garage door openers
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide

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